Sewing Machine Secrets: The Insider's Guide to Mastering your Machine
Nicole Vasbinder
Language: English
Pages: 176
ISBN: 1596686030
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Get the most out of your sewing machine and learn tips and tricks from an expert!
Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers of all levels, showing you how to choose, use, and maintain your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and learn handy tips along the way.
The book is divided into two sections. Section one provides an overview of each type of sewing machine, instructions on how to use it, and detailing its advantages and limitations, necessary accessories and optional accessories, parts, and maintenance.
Section two uses a more technique-based approach, identifying the most versatile and commonly used presser feet and providing step-by-step techniques for all the results you can achieve using them.
Sewing Machine Secrets will teach you the tried and tested tricks you need to get the most out of your machine.
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Or zigzag stitch and a stitch length of 2.5 mm. Align the fabrics with the right sides facing and the raw edges together. At the end, make a cut in the fabric approximately 3⁄4" (19 mm) long. Place the fabrics under the foot and pin with the cut 3⁄4" (19 mm) part over the guide plate and next to the cutting blades. Lower the foot and stitch the seam, backstitching at the beginning and end. INSIDER SECRETS You must cut in the 3⁄4" (19 mm) at the beginning or the attachment.
For sticky and slippery fabrics Match the needle size and type to the fabric Use appropriate thread for the fabric and needle type A roller foot has textured metal wheels or rollers and is designed to feed the upper layer of fabric through evenly with the bottom layer. It can be used on fabrics such as leather, plastic, and suede that tend to stick to the bottom of a standard foot. The roller foot is also suitable for fabrics that are thick (b) or have a pile and it is good for velvet and.
Foot because it has a fixed center blade between the toes. However, the blade of the fringe foot is tall and goes much closer to the needle (a). Zigzag stitches are formed over the blade, and when the fabric is removed from the machine, the stitches are loose loops (b). The loops can be left as a decorative stitch or they can be cut to form fringe. You can use the fringe foot to create pretty edges, stitch on appliqués, or emphasize seams. It is possible to adjust the width and length of the.
A Teflon foot or an even-feed foot. Use with all-purpose polyester thread and lengthen the stitch to 3 mm. Leather needles are available in sizes 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, and 110/18. INSIDER SECRETS Never use a leather needle on knits or wovens because the cutting point will cut a large hole in the fabric that causes tearing. Embroidery needle AT A GLANCE Has an enlarged eye and wide groove Used for decorative stitches and embroidery Use with rayon and other types of.
Fabrics because the items tend not to be exposed to heavy wear and tear. Cotton threads have little elasticity and should not be used to sew knits as the stitches will be prone to breaking. INSIDER SECRETS Never use cotton thread when sewing leather. The tannins in the leather will destroy it. Always use polyester thread when working on leather projects. Never use old thread, as it deteriorates with age and becomes weak and brittle. Do not use thread on wooden spools; thread has not been.