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The first mechanical sewing machines were used in garment factory production lines. It was not until 1889 that a sewing machine for use in the home was designed and marketed. By 1905, the electrically-powered sewing machine was in wide use. Where was the sewing machine been used throughout history? An early sewing machine was designed …
Keep your incision clean and dry. Avoid doing things that could cause dirt or sweat to get on your incision. Can I workout with stitches? Avoid vigorous physical activity while the stitches are in place – this includes heavy lifting, running, and other sporting activities. Avoid activities that pull or stretch on the area with …
Floating is a technique embroiderers use when the item they want to embroider is too small or to be hooped or else is un-hoopable in some other way. Basically, to float, you hoop your stabilizer only. Then you attach your item to the stabilizer. Can you machine embroider without hooping? A water-activated adhesive stabilizer, such …
Four primary base weft knitted structures–plain, rib, interlock and purl–are the base structures from which all weft knitted fabrics and garments are derived. Each is composed of a different combination of face and reverse meshed stitches, knitted on a particular arrangement of needle beds. What are the characteristic of the basic type of weft knits? …
Which fiber has lowest density? Isotactic polypropylene (iPP) fibres have a density in the range of 0.90–0.91 g/dm3; the fibres therefore float in water. PP fibres have the lowest density among all commercial textile grade fibres as given in Table 12.1 [3,4]. Which fiber is considered highly sustainable in part because no pesticides are used …
Yes, you can use quilting cotton as apparel fabric. The main thing to remember is that quilting cotton tends to be crisper than apparel cotton. … This fabric works best when made into structured loose fitting garments. It’s sturdy and holds up through many washings but may need to be ironed frequently. What is the …
Can you crochet with faux fur yarn? There’s a rhythm to crocheting with faux fur yarn and it doesn’t lend itself to speed. By feeling your way into the next stitch, you’re trusting your crochet skills to help you progress through the project. Take your time to make sure you don’t miss (or even add) …
How many yards of yarn does it take to make a blanket? How much yarn do I need to make a ____? Yarn Weight 1 Yarn Weight 3 Shawl 550-850 Yards 400-625 Yards Adult Sweater 3375 Yards 1500-2250 Yards Baby Blanket 1500-1625 Yards 1125-1250 Yards Afghan 3750-4125 Yards 3000-3500 Yards Can I make a blanket …
Double knits are run-resistant, firmer, less stretchy, and more stable than single knits but are as bulky as or bulkier than rib knits. Double knits provide more insulation because of the double set of yams and the air pockets formed between the yams. How is a double knit different than a single knit? Double knit …