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YOU WANT TO SEW BUT CANNOT SEW!!!!!
No problem, I give classes to absolute beginners and the first lesson includes materials supplied. You can arrange a group at a location of your choice or just have a lesson in your home and may be invite a friend.
NEED HELP!
Please feel free to contact me if you require advice on a project or help on finding certain materials.
NEED HELP!
Please feel free to contact me if you require advice on a project or help on finding certain materials.
If you are new to using a sewing machine, I will give you a few guidelines to help you.
Go to Tips & Tricks page for guidelines updated each week.
I also give instruction in small groups and also one 2 one. Email me for prices by using the contact form.
Sewing can be great fun in a small group and it also helps you to collect different ideas with your group.
Needless to say it is a good way to make friends and also have a common interest.
Below you will find 2 videos that show you about hemming a garment or curtain. There are many stitches you can use but it is also very useful to be able to do hand stitching, as this gives a professional finish to certain garments.
PRACTICE MACHINE SEWING...
Practice makes perfect they say and with sewing it is very true. If you are new to machine sewing, practice some easy seams and seam finishes. Finishing keeps the seam tidy and stops fraying. Practice will help you to get accustomed to your machine and it's capabilities. Sewing a garment becomes much easier when doing this and it will ensure that you enjoy using your sewing machine. For more tips on sewing with a machine for beginners go to the page for TIPS & TRICKS
Go to Tips & Tricks page for guidelines updated each week.
I also give instruction in small groups and also one 2 one. Email me for prices by using the contact form.
Sewing can be great fun in a small group and it also helps you to collect different ideas with your group.
Needless to say it is a good way to make friends and also have a common interest.
Below you will find 2 videos that show you about hemming a garment or curtain. There are many stitches you can use but it is also very useful to be able to do hand stitching, as this gives a professional finish to certain garments.
PRACTICE MACHINE SEWING...
Practice makes perfect they say and with sewing it is very true. If you are new to machine sewing, practice some easy seams and seam finishes. Finishing keeps the seam tidy and stops fraying. Practice will help you to get accustomed to your machine and it's capabilities. Sewing a garment becomes much easier when doing this and it will ensure that you enjoy using your sewing machine. For more tips on sewing with a machine for beginners go to the page for TIPS & TRICKS
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How to sew an Elastic Casing is very simple. Just watch the video to the left, it clearly explains all you need to know. You can also download a pdf file with full instructions.
It not only tells you about the instruction shown in the video but also relates to draw string casings. If you are new to sewing this is an easy method for waistline gathering or sports pants tops and bottom of legs and many other fashion trends. When you download the pdf file you will need Acrobat Reader installed on your P.C. |
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Hand sewing can cover many projects. There is Tapestry, Embroidery, Cross Stitch plus many more for decorative sewing. Classes can be held for cross stitch in your location with a small group or one 2 one.
Hand sewing is used quite a lot when making clothes, as shown in the video above and also when doing certain finishing stitches on an edge. For example on a suite jacket or pockets. This really gives a professional finish to your garments.
Here at Needle & Threads we make alterations to Ladies and Gents garments. From the smallest job to renewing zips, taking in or if there is enough material, letting out. Certain fabrics allow this but not if the old stitch work has left any holes. This can be the case if it is a satin fabric and sometimes on cotton. Revamping an old favorite is always possible or we can use a pattern from your favorite garment and re use it for a new one.
We have mentioned earlier about the composition of color within a room. The same applies to fashion and we all have our favorite colors.
Choose wisely, as a Lady in Red does not suite us all, you can use the color wheel for this purpose also. Blending colors together in fashion can add a personal touch of elegance to the most simplest of styles.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
I have had some people asking me about Machine Embroidery, although I do not embroider by machine I will try to give some pointers for those who require help.
I have gathered some information, but, realisticly you do need to refer to your manual
If your manual has been misplaced there are some links within the following information that may be able to help replace your manual.
Lost Manuals
If you have lost your manual. Try www.sewforless.com
The link below is very helpful.
http://sewing.about.com/
This link is simple to follow but does say you need your actual manual.
http://www.unique-homemade-gifts.com/embroidery-instructions.html
Machine embroidery commonly uses polyester, rayon, or metallic embroidery thread, though other thread types are available. 40 wt thread is the most commonly used embroidery thread weight. Bobbin thread is usually either 60 wt or 90 wt. The quality of thread used can greatly affect the number of thread breaks and other embroidery problems. Polyester thread is generally more color-safe and durable. High quality embroidery thread is produced by Madeira and Robison-Anton.
Backer/Stabilizer
Backing and stabilizer are often used interchangeably to refer to materials, generally non-woven textiles, which are placed inside or under the item to be embroidered. The backing provides support and stability to the garment which will improve the quality of the finished embroidered product. Backings come primarily in two types: cutaway and tear-away. With cutaway, the excess backing is cut with a pair of scissors. With tear-away, the excess is torn away after the item is embroidered. Additional types of stabilizer can be dissolved by water or heat.
Choosing a needle for machine sewing involves considering the type of fabric and the desired effect, as size and 10 needles are best for sheer fabrics.
Read more: Crafts: Sewing With an Embroidery Machine | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way
· . 1 Ensure that the embroidery machine has been properly threaded. Refer to the machine's manual if necessary. For the tension tests, thread the bobbin with a different color of thread than the needle. This will help in the evaluation of tension settings.
Check the Tension Setting
Check the Bobbin Tension Setting
The link below is very helpful.
http://sewing.about.com/
I have had some people asking me about Machine Embroidery, although I do not embroider by machine I will try to give some pointers for those who require help.
I have gathered some information, but, realisticly you do need to refer to your manual
If your manual has been misplaced there are some links within the following information that may be able to help replace your manual.
Lost Manuals
If you have lost your manual. Try www.sewforless.com
The link below is very helpful.
http://sewing.about.com/
This link is simple to follow but does say you need your actual manual.
http://www.unique-homemade-gifts.com/embroidery-instructions.html
Machine embroidery commonly uses polyester, rayon, or metallic embroidery thread, though other thread types are available. 40 wt thread is the most commonly used embroidery thread weight. Bobbin thread is usually either 60 wt or 90 wt. The quality of thread used can greatly affect the number of thread breaks and other embroidery problems. Polyester thread is generally more color-safe and durable. High quality embroidery thread is produced by Madeira and Robison-Anton.
Backer/Stabilizer
Backing and stabilizer are often used interchangeably to refer to materials, generally non-woven textiles, which are placed inside or under the item to be embroidered. The backing provides support and stability to the garment which will improve the quality of the finished embroidered product. Backings come primarily in two types: cutaway and tear-away. With cutaway, the excess backing is cut with a pair of scissors. With tear-away, the excess is torn away after the item is embroidered. Additional types of stabilizer can be dissolved by water or heat.
Choosing a needle for machine sewing involves considering the type of fabric and the desired effect, as size and 10 needles are best for sheer fabrics.
Read more: Crafts: Sewing With an Embroidery Machine | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way
· . 1 Ensure that the embroidery machine has been properly threaded. Refer to the machine's manual if necessary. For the tension tests, thread the bobbin with a different color of thread than the needle. This will help in the evaluation of tension settings.
- 2 Program the machine to sew a test letter; traditionally, an "L" is used. Sew a test letter.
- 3 Check the tension of the stitching from the bobbin and the needle. The needle thread should produce 2/3 of the stitching; the bobbin thread should produce 1/3 of the stitching. Stitching should be tight and consistent but not pull the fabric.
Check the Tension Setting
- 1 Check the pre-tension setting. When correctly adjusted, the pre-tension setting brass threads should not be visible. If brass threads are visible on the pre-tension setting, tighten the knob by turning to the right until no threads are visible. The pre-tension adjustment is usually located at the top of the machine.
- 2 If the main adjustment is not correct, check the number of threads exposed on the main tension screw. Three to four threads are usually visible on a properly adjusted main tension screw. When the main tension screw is adjusted properly, the other tension screws can be adjusted slightly until the proper tension is attained.
- 3 Upon adjustment, sew the programmed letter again. After achieving correct tension on the main tension setting, check the bobbin setting.
Check the Bobbin Tension Setting
- 1 Inspect the stitching. If the bobbin tension is not correct, check the bobbin. Hold the bobbin with your left hand. With your right hand, pull 2 inches of thread from the bobbin. Verify that the thread is turning the bobbin clockwise. Place the bobbin back in the spool and again pull 2 inches of thread from the bobbin to make sure the bobbin is turning clockwise.
- 2 After placing the bobbin inside the bobbin case, thread the bobbin case by pulling the thread in a clockwise motion around the bobbin case. Pull the thread through the small gate in the bobbin case. To test the tension of the gate, drop the bobbin case holding the thread. If the bobbin case has been properly threaded, the tension in the bobbin case gate will allow the thread to drop approximately 2 inches and the bobbin will fall out.
- 3 If the bobbin did not allow the thread to drop approximately 2 inches, the bobbin case tension is too tight. To reduce the tension on the bobbin, identify the small pigtail on the bobbin casing (the pigtail has a flat screw protruding from the bobbin case). With the flat head screwdriver that was provided with the machine, turn the pigtail flat screw slightly to the left.
- 4 If the bobbin allowed thread to drop more than 2 inches, the bobbin case tension is too loose. To increase the tension on the bobbin, turn the pigtail flat screw slightly to the right.
- 5 Repeat the tension test and make necessary adjustments until the proper results are attained. Trim the thread to 1/4 inch. Insert the bobbin into the machine and thread the bobbin
The link below is very helpful.
http://sewing.about.com/
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HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU OR A YOUNGER PERSON CAN LEARN TO DO OVER THESE COMING MONTHS.
Cold long nights and you need something new to do or learn , even a younger child can learn from the following pdf files.
They are completely free and fun to do.
First, learn to do Knitting. This file is so easy to follow with pictures to guide you. Just click on the file and download. Enjoy!
There is also a file for persons wishing to learn Crochet. This pass time is great fun and you can make many simple things
. This also has pictures to guide you. Easy Peasy, now enjoy!
If you have ever had an International Pattern to follow and are sometimes confused on needle or hook sizes and terms of use in
the patterns. Below you will also find 2 pdf files for you to download which may help you.
Thank you for visiting my Website. If you have any problems please drop me an email, there is a form at the bottom of this page.
They are completely free and fun to do.
First, learn to do Knitting. This file is so easy to follow with pictures to guide you. Just click on the file and download. Enjoy!
There is also a file for persons wishing to learn Crochet. This pass time is great fun and you can make many simple things
. This also has pictures to guide you. Easy Peasy, now enjoy!
If you have ever had an International Pattern to follow and are sometimes confused on needle or hook sizes and terms of use in
the patterns. Below you will also find 2 pdf files for you to download which may help you.
Thank you for visiting my Website. If you have any problems please drop me an email, there is a form at the bottom of this page.
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FRENCH KNITTING.
Can you remember as a child doing French Knitting, easy to do and great fun. May be you would like to try it again or teach a youngster the fun of this pass time.
On the right side you will find the pdf file to download. Easy to follow and to make up into may things. |
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