Sew a button on a shirt, mending a pair of pants, darned a sock ... The stitching has been with us since we spend most of our time to dress. As we all know, the beautiful myth of Genesis says that it happened when God threw us out of paradise for eating the forbidden fruit of the tree of knowledge. In doing so, learning is not learned much, but started to feel ashamed of our nakedness. And since then, we need the clothes to the point where it has gone from being a curse to a business. Course, is there anything that is not?
Well, the clothing would be nothing without sewing, an activity that, at least from our grandmothers, is synonymous with smart. Or do we say this "that does not know or sew a button?
With all the essentials that is, the sewing was not technological concern to mid-nineteenth century, when a humble mechanic Massachusetts, Elias Howe, with 21 years designed the first sewing machine operating in the poor attic where he lived (he was not the inventor actually, as others had advanced, as Walter Hunt). Having no money, he went to live with an old classmate, a man named Fisher, who lent him $ 500 he needed to build the machine. And in 1845 he finished. Howe said he could sew strips of fabric 5 before Boston's most experienced tailors sew one. Clearly, Howe won.
A sewing machine! That will remove cried many bread and jobs to many workers! We need to break the machine! Howe had to retire after his victory with his tail between his legs.
In 1846 he bought a ticket to England and was in London where he was issued the patent for his invention. To return to the United States had to pawn her sewing machine prototype in order to afford the ticket. He still had a few more years of poverty and struggle for your machine. But as often happens in almost all Hollywood films, the final recovered your machine, built many and became a millionaire. However, the improved and who became one of the most popular gadgets was Isaac Merrit Singer. Yes sir, that of Singer sewing machines.
Before becoming the millionaire manufacturer of sewing machines that bear his name, Singer was a poor but honest mechanic in a workshop in Boston, the same city where Howe had invented the machine. Just above the simple apartment where he lived lived a man named Phelps, who was engaged to build machines to sew. Singer was interested in them because he saw that there was a lot of money and began working on a way to improve those already in the market. He teamed up with two friends, who lent him $ 40 so he could bring his work to fruition. When finally your machine, it was time to test ... and it did not work! His friends left him and he was mulling over what could have failed. Could not think what could have happened and sulky and ashamed, returned to his home. When I went down the street suddenly occurred to him. He ran the workshop, tremblingly adjusted the tension screw, and the machine worked.
Of course one thing to have an invention that works and quite another to become a millionaire with him. Singer who provided the money was his partner Edwin Clark, who introduced sales techniques that have not left the business since then. Clark thought it would be a good idea to launch the magazine Singer Gazette, to be distributed free to purchasers of the machine, which would be issued new uses and products of its sewing machines.
Similarly, it was Clark who invented the payment in installments: the Singer sold giving a $ 5 entry and then a comfortable monthly installments with interest. It was also Clark who invented it to collect old sewing machines and give a discount for this to buy a Singer. As if that were not enough, they won the blessings of American churches Singers offering a low price for their groups and convinced the pairing that sewing machines give more time to their wives.
Using these techniques, sales in 1861 Singer sewing machines sold more than any other, and six years later Singer Corporation became the first multinational corporation.
What is the padded fabric?
The French word means quilted "quilts", "padding" or "buffer", and the use of material, labor concerns Quilted textile products. It is intended to imitate the style of type hand-sewn quilts made in Provence Marseille, France. Upholstery fabric can be sewn by hand to create the decorative elements of the fabric, or woven in a Jacquard loom for the appearance of padding. Padded fabric is a heavy, thick fabric, which seems to be filled, but in reality it has the stuffing inside the tissue.
Quilted fabric is commonly made of 100% cotton, but can be found in cotton / polyester chenille well. Designs range from simple, graphic design square, more elegant or floral motifs. Upholstery fabric can be very elegant, but it is also appreciated for its comfortable design, casual, which seems to improve with each washing. The fabric is a favorite for decorating shabby chic French provincial and almost every room of the house. upholstery fabric used in upholstery slip covers and cushions, and the beds, blankets, duvet covers and pillowcases. Also used in crib bedding sets and children's beds. In the 1960, Oscar de la Renta suits and dresses designed upholstery fabrics. Handbags are also designed using the unique quilted fabric. Quilted fabric is usually woven in bright colors, with the only relief from the pattern for your decor, but some manufacturers to create beautiful designs in vibrant colors to complement the existing pad. The National Geographic quilt shop sells the Kashmir Paisley quilted fabric in a rich design with vibrant colors. The catalog company Lands End imports matelasse bedding woven by master weavers in Portugal.
blankets and bedding are often made with a scalloped edge, but are also available in a simple hemmed edge. Heirloom antiques and rugs made in fabric upholstery can be found in antique stores and online through private collectors. Sewing enthusiasts can make your own quilted fabric with a basic knowledge of quilting, as it can be as simple or intricate design and the seamstress is willing to do so. Because there is a range in quality padded fabric, the cost ranges from very affordable to very expensive, depending on materials used and in which matter.
Quilted fabric is commonly made of 100% cotton, but can be found in cotton / polyester chenille well. Designs range from simple, graphic design square, more elegant or floral motifs. Upholstery fabric can be very elegant, but it is also appreciated for its comfortable design, casual, which seems to improve with each washing. The fabric is a favorite for decorating shabby chic French provincial and almost every room of the house. upholstery fabric used in upholstery slip covers and cushions, and the beds, blankets, duvet covers and pillowcases. Also used in crib bedding sets and children's beds. In the 1960, Oscar de la Renta suits and dresses designed upholstery fabrics. Handbags are also designed using the unique quilted fabric. Quilted fabric is usually woven in bright colors, with the only relief from the pattern for your decor, but some manufacturers to create beautiful designs in vibrant colors to complement the existing pad. The National Geographic quilt shop sells the Kashmir Paisley quilted fabric in a rich design with vibrant colors. The catalog company Lands End imports matelasse bedding woven by master weavers in Portugal.
blankets and bedding are often made with a scalloped edge, but are also available in a simple hemmed edge. Heirloom antiques and rugs made in fabric upholstery can be found in antique stores and online through private collectors. Sewing enthusiasts can make your own quilted fabric with a basic knowledge of quilting, as it can be as simple or intricate design and the seamstress is willing to do so. Because there is a range in quality padded fabric, the cost ranges from very affordable to very expensive, depending on materials used and in which matter.
Quilting Machine
Yesterday I was in a fabric dyeing workshop with the Australian professor (of Dutch origin) Dijanne Cevaal. Quilts and quilting much applies a straight stitch instead of zig-zag or cranny, makes reviewing several times the piece as if he were quilting. Are super nice because the fabrics are dyed by herself and achieves dramatic effects.
In addition to these quilts brought a completely white and quilting with black thread, imagine the contrast. It consists of 72 squares of 5x5 "and all the pads are different.
The lady, to pump more pocket money than the dough roll of course, was selling a sort of book (I say sort because it is a file in black and white) with photographs of 72 quilts and when you look closely you see that are full of "failures." If you read the explanation of their way to work say things like:
There are no rules for machine quilting but people say that there is perfectly fine to cross over the lines and pads, it really depends on what effect or texture be obtained. Relax and enjoy your machine like a pencil with which you can draw anything your mind, your eyes and your hands can coordinate. Do not be intimidated by all those bad calls rules. Remember that each one draws a different way, so you can quilt differently. Not perfectly padded, quilted to create texture and visual interest, an opportunity to add emotion to the surface of the quilt. I encourage people to try it. We are obsessed with perfect stitch but if everyone draws differently, why can not we apply the mulch? Who made the rules? If the lines are not perfect or completely straight our eye and makes them perfect for us straight. Nicked and slightly crooked lines can be as interesting as the totally straight.
So after reading this I have been encouraged. Had begun to cushion the Deck Stack a loop with a pattern of continuous line and was about to undo the stitching but I said if you can not draw hardly get a perfect padding and quilting and draw or not padded.
In addition to these quilts brought a completely white and quilting with black thread, imagine the contrast. It consists of 72 squares of 5x5 "and all the pads are different.
The lady, to pump more pocket money than the dough roll of course, was selling a sort of book (I say sort because it is a file in black and white) with photographs of 72 quilts and when you look closely you see that are full of "failures." If you read the explanation of their way to work say things like:
There are no rules for machine quilting but people say that there is perfectly fine to cross over the lines and pads, it really depends on what effect or texture be obtained. Relax and enjoy your machine like a pencil with which you can draw anything your mind, your eyes and your hands can coordinate. Do not be intimidated by all those bad calls rules. Remember that each one draws a different way, so you can quilt differently. Not perfectly padded, quilted to create texture and visual interest, an opportunity to add emotion to the surface of the quilt. I encourage people to try it. We are obsessed with perfect stitch but if everyone draws differently, why can not we apply the mulch? Who made the rules? If the lines are not perfect or completely straight our eye and makes them perfect for us straight. Nicked and slightly crooked lines can be as interesting as the totally straight.
So after reading this I have been encouraged. Had begun to cushion the Deck Stack a loop with a pattern of continuous line and was about to undo the stitching but I said if you can not draw hardly get a perfect padding and quilting and draw or not padded.
How to choose a fabric by application
Although certain trends are due to arrive haphazardly mixing all kinds of textures, usually uses are as follows.
- CASUAL CLOTHING
For household linen, such as dresses, skirts and casual tops, ideally cotton, polyester or combinations of both. Always use fresh fabrics that require little care.
- SPORTSWEAR
Denim, cotton, polyester and cotton knits are the most common fabrics for sportswear.
The denim used to make jeans, skirts, vests, jumpers and jackets, to be used for informal meetings or picnics.
Cotton, polyester and fabrics that combine both fibers are ideal for this type of clothing.
Use cotton knit sportswear for making thicker, retaining body heat during exercise as shirts, sweatshirts and jackets.
- CLOTHING Semiformal
Use for office and for meetings of the day or evening. Do these clothes with fabrics with more body and better fall. If you make a suit, use fabrics made from wool and cashmere, tweed, corduroy, gabardine, cloth or terciopana.
To make blouses and dresses for day or evening, use cloth or wool thin silky texture, depending on the weather. Also choose fabrics such as linen, silk combined with synthetic fibers, cotton satin, crepe, pique fabrics and attractive appearance.
- FORMAL WEAR
For cocktail dresses and evening, choose fabrics of chiffon, chiffon, organizes, crepe de chine, velvet, georgette, silk, satin, satin, lace, lame, taffeta, brocade and finely finished fibers and striking pattern.
- LINEN WRAP
Although the production of garments such as coats, jackets and coats is not recommended for beginners, remember that they are produced to very coarse cloth, made with wool, and cashmere, tweeds, cloth, gabardine, velvet, corduroy and fur.
- CASUAL CLOTHING
For household linen, such as dresses, skirts and casual tops, ideally cotton, polyester or combinations of both. Always use fresh fabrics that require little care.
- SPORTSWEAR
Denim, cotton, polyester and cotton knits are the most common fabrics for sportswear.
The denim used to make jeans, skirts, vests, jumpers and jackets, to be used for informal meetings or picnics.
Cotton, polyester and fabrics that combine both fibers are ideal for this type of clothing.
Use cotton knit sportswear for making thicker, retaining body heat during exercise as shirts, sweatshirts and jackets.
- CLOTHING Semiformal
Use for office and for meetings of the day or evening. Do these clothes with fabrics with more body and better fall. If you make a suit, use fabrics made from wool and cashmere, tweed, corduroy, gabardine, cloth or terciopana.
To make blouses and dresses for day or evening, use cloth or wool thin silky texture, depending on the weather. Also choose fabrics such as linen, silk combined with synthetic fibers, cotton satin, crepe, pique fabrics and attractive appearance.
- FORMAL WEAR
For cocktail dresses and evening, choose fabrics of chiffon, chiffon, organizes, crepe de chine, velvet, georgette, silk, satin, satin, lace, lame, taffeta, brocade and finely finished fibers and striking pattern.
- LINEN WRAP
Although the production of garments such as coats, jackets and coats is not recommended for beginners, remember that they are produced to very coarse cloth, made with wool, and cashmere, tweeds, cloth, gabardine, velvet, corduroy and fur.
What fabric to upholster my headboard I choose?
Many people, especially when living in small flats ignores the headboard, the reason that they fear their visual weight in a bedroom where hardly have space.
They are right, the headers have a large visual weight, but the difference when choosing one or the other can be very large, especially if we play with variables such as size and upholstery.
Marta has this problem. Is thinking of creating a upholstered headboard for your bedroom and is afraid that when I make the look even smaller. and here is our suggestion.
The headboards upholstered or covered with fabrics are always a good option and very decorative for our bedrooms, plus allow us to choose the fabric that best for us, for example in this case, in which we speak of a narrow room.
In this case it is best to choose one color and bright that, like get on the walls give the room visual range and also reflect light.
If you like the prints it is best to opt for small reasons and always tending to light colors are less bright and therefore will not fill the room.
The model you see above is an example of a headboard Reodute base with the bottom of an upholstered headboard with fabric, you see the big reasons are entirely different effect.
They are right, the headers have a large visual weight, but the difference when choosing one or the other can be very large, especially if we play with variables such as size and upholstery.
Marta has this problem. Is thinking of creating a upholstered headboard for your bedroom and is afraid that when I make the look even smaller. and here is our suggestion.
The headboards upholstered or covered with fabrics are always a good option and very decorative for our bedrooms, plus allow us to choose the fabric that best for us, for example in this case, in which we speak of a narrow room.
In this case it is best to choose one color and bright that, like get on the walls give the room visual range and also reflect light.
If you like the prints it is best to opt for small reasons and always tending to light colors are less bright and therefore will not fill the room.
The model you see above is an example of a headboard Reodute base with the bottom of an upholstered headboard with fabric, you see the big reasons are entirely different effect.
Swimwear Fabric
Summer has finally arrived and with it the perfect time to cool off swimming in a beautiful seaside. Will become a true object of attraction at the beach is completely safe with a bathing suit created by yourself. In what distinguishes a swimsuit fabric, what to see when and how treatment has to look after it discovered this week.
Swimsuit
Fields of application
The swimsuit fabric is used primarily in the field of sports, swimming, dance and gymnastics.
Material:
swimwear polyamide and Lycra has (brand name for spandex), both synthetically created artificial materials. While the polyamide may be colored easily manufactured, spandex is very extensible.
Clothing Warning:
For stretch fabrics should be used a special needle with rounded tip, since the standard tips of the needles may break points. The needle size (70 to 90) should be adapted to the fabric.
Also, the seams must remain extensible. Use the special tools and overlock stitch on your machine. In a normal machine can use a straight stitch with the least possible tension wire at the top (eg., 2 to 3) or a very slight zigzag stitch over a length of 1.5 to 2 mm.
Fabrics and very elastic seams that are too demanding are sewn with a zigzag stitch with a length of 1 to 1.5 mm stitch width of 1.5 to 2 mm.
Swimsuit
Fields of application
The swimsuit fabric is used primarily in the field of sports, swimming, dance and gymnastics.
Material:
swimwear polyamide and Lycra has (brand name for spandex), both synthetically created artificial materials. While the polyamide may be colored easily manufactured, spandex is very extensible.
Clothing Warning:
For stretch fabrics should be used a special needle with rounded tip, since the standard tips of the needles may break points. The needle size (70 to 90) should be adapted to the fabric.
Also, the seams must remain extensible. Use the special tools and overlock stitch on your machine. In a normal machine can use a straight stitch with the least possible tension wire at the top (eg., 2 to 3) or a very slight zigzag stitch over a length of 1.5 to 2 mm.
Fabrics and very elastic seams that are too demanding are sewn with a zigzag stitch with a length of 1 to 1.5 mm stitch width of 1.5 to 2 mm.
How To Choose A Sewing Machine
Have you been thinking about getting a sewing machine but did not know what to look out, given the many different brands, styles, models and prices available today? Is understandable. After all, the sewing machine is one of the largest investments you will probably buy for your sewing room and hence it is natural to feel a little anxious and lost with all available information.
To help with this, here are some guidelines to look out for when choosing a suitable sewing machine:
(1) plans to use sewing machine
Ask yourself, what you intend to use the sewing machine? Is sewing the new shirts for her husband, making baby quilts or embroidery designs produced in their new tissues? Whatever your specific reason may be, always remember this. The sewing machines are designed for different purposes and get one that meets your requirements is the crux of a good purchasing decision. Do not get something just because your neighbor has one or you end up with a white elephant!
Then take a look at the available space in your sewing room or corner of your home where you put the sewing machine. Is it big or small? Are there electrical ports available? Knowing this in turn will help you decide whether you need a sewing machine that is electrical, mechanical, automated, compact, or simply the serger.
(2) research on brands and models available
Once you have a general idea of what you probably need, research on brands or models of sewing machines that specializes in that. For example, if your embroidery thing, googling for that will direct you to brands like Brother Singer etc. Check out the models they offer, their features and of course price ranges.
Take a look at some customer feedback to see if there is anything particularly good or bad feeling about a certain model.
(3) decide on your budget
By then, you have a general idea of sewing machines to meet your needs, costs. Decide how much you are able and willing to spend. The range can vary from under $ 100 for a basic model to over $ 7,000 for a machine to do almost everything except cutting your fabric. Be firm and do not fall into the trap of buying something because you think you "might" need them. Go for something you know you definitely use once you hand over your credit card to the cashier!
(4) test out the machines
Put on the short list that some sewing machines you may want to buy and pop by for a test at your nearest dealer. Or the place you know someone who owns the machine. Test out the stitches and features you use with samples of fabric that you work on it more often.
At the same time, check it out with your friend or the dealer about durability, security, ease of replacing parts, maintenance costs, upgrades etc. If you are checking with a dealer, remember to ask if they offer free sewing classes as a premium purchase.
(5) makes the purchase
Once you decide which machine is getting partition, making the purchase easier. You can buy it from your local dealer or online through reputable dealers. Some online retailers offer deep discounts or businesses due to their lower operating costs. However, make sure that such savings are not wiped out by an unfair return policy or high shipping costs. Know your rights so that you have a great online shopping experience enjoyable!
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