Sewing room
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The location, description of a sewing room and the different tools used there, such as the cutting table, heavy silver scissors, marking pencils, iron box, threads, sewing machine and so on, is described. Sewing is the small act of creation that brightens the lives of the people depending on this occupation and their pain behind the work is forgotten when their work is appreciated by the people.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2005
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Choosing the right machine needle
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There are two factors to be considered when selecting a sewing machine needle, namely, fabric and thread. Information on a few commonly used specialty needles that can handle most sewing needs and fabrics is presented, together with some guidelines on how to choose the correct needle size depending on the thread used.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2006
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Stay tape adds strength and stability to seams
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Stay tape is an invaluable addition in garment sewing, as one needs to control, stabilize, or reinforce the fabric. These tapes come in several widths and weights with varying degrees of stability and are used along garment seams and edges to prevent the fabric from slipping or stretching out while sewing.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2004
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