Celestial sewing
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Aerospace sewing experts make special protective blankets, called light shields, for use in spacecrafts. The Cassini spacecraft will be be donning protective blankets that are hand-sewn to its outer side. The special blankets will protect the spacecraft from intense heat and cold.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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Sewing
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Several sewing techniques can make garments look more presentable. For instance, covered snaps used to anchor internal facings will give the inside of a garment a finished look while overcasting can join two edges that are butted together.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1995
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Sewing without pins
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Sewing without using pins is one of the major differences between home and factory sewing. The advantages of using factory techniques such as this to improve speed in home sewing are presented and described.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000
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