Archive for October, 2009
Industrial Sewing Machine Basics
A true industrial sewing machine is designed for stitching things such as car and boat covers or upholstery, sails, tarps, tents, safety harnesses, leather or vinyl and other extra heavy items. The working space is larger than that of a domestic sewing machine, in some cases measuring up to 30 inches or more. Fast speed and a strong motor ensure that even Read the rest of this entry »
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Sewing Basics – Basic Things to Know About the Sewing Machine
The function of sewing machine is to provide you with not just an easier time in sewing but to make sure that your stitches are sturdier as well. A sewing machine is normally made up of one or more need heads, a bobbin apparatus, a feed dog which moves the fabric, and a platform that holds the fabric. Home sewing machines typically have one head while the Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Binding Basics
Book Binding Basics
Whether you’re looking for a new way to bind your collection of scrapbooks, or are creating your own journal or personal appointment books, you’ll want to know about book binding that you can do yourself. Here are a few tips and suggestions for making sure that your books look professional and presentable—even if Read the rest of this entry »
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Latest how to sew basics news – Welcome to oliver + s > blog: learning to sew with Oliver + S
Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
Welcome to oliver + s > blog: learning to sew with Oliver + S
I can offer you a complete syllabus for learning to sew (or improving from your current level) with Oliver + Read the rest of this entry »
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The Role Of Freezer Paper In Quilting
The Role Of Freezer Paper In Quilting
No you are not going to craft a quilt with freezer paper, unless you know something I don’t, but you are going to use freezer paper to perform the steps in basic appliqué. The process is simple, and makes quilting easy.
How to freeze your paper:
Appliqué is the process of taking fabric pieces and sewing it onto prime fabric, which the Read the rest of this entry »
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Latest sewing basics book news – Crafts from the past – Sewing books
Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Crafts from the past – Sewing books
The advice and tips in it are still helpful – while machines are computerized now, the basics remain the same. I'm not sure what to sew next – I have Read the rest of this entry »
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Sewing Machine Repair
Sewing Machine Repair
Sewing machines, one of the most important attributes of the textile industry, come in all shapes and sizes. Each having different mechanisms and hence different problems. Read on to know the basics of sewing machine repair, which will help you in troubleshooting the most common sewing machine problems.
A sewing machine is an equipment used in textile industry to stitch various Read the rest of this entry »
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Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes – free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com
Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes
by: Jennifer Thoden
Drawstring bags are one of those sewing projects that can transcend all purposes. You can make them to hold small objects, like those seasonal colored glass rocks that you fill your vases with. You can use them as gift bags to cover wine bottles, hold small jewelry boxes, or any size gift. You can make them for decorative Read the rest of this entry »
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