DOCSLIB.ORG

Buttermint Hand Towels

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Buttermint Hand Towels Patterns for the Buttermint Rigid-Heddle Loom Hand Towels Designed by Deborah Jarchow aturated pastels highlight sweet Slines of lace in this set of five hand towels, each a slightly different variation on the same theme. Woven on a solid white warp using an absorbent unmercerized cotton, these towels will wear well even after multiple washings. Packaged with homemade buttermints or a jar of jam, they make a perfect gift! Follow the stripe patterns exactly or design as you go. You will also learn the secrets to maintaining a straight fell line and hemming handwovens. 1 of 4 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2014 | Version 1, 2-2014 | $6.95 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Directions Project Specs Dress the Loom Using your preferred warping method, warp the loom following the project specs. You will thread 2 warp ends through every slot and hole. Getting Started Wind four shuttles, one with a single strand of each weft color. You will use more Natural than the other colors, so pack its shuttle generously. Weave about 1" of scrap yarn to spread the warp. This creates a firm base to start your towel and creates an even fell line. See Tips & Tricks on page 6 for more information. Beginning Each Towel Each towel will start the same way. Leave a tail 4 times the width of the warp Yarn 8/2 unmercerized cotton from Yarn Barn; 1 and weave 2 ⁄2" in the stripe pattern of your choice. 3,369 yd/lb; 100% cotton; shown in Natural (#0100) Turquoise (#1510), Salmon Secure the beginning of your project using the tail (#1317), and Rust (#1316) and the embroidery stitch over 4 threads, see Tips Tools Rigid-heddle loom with a 15" weaving & Tricks. These stitches will not be seen in the final width; 10-dent rigid heddle; 4 shuttles; pick-up project, but they will help keep the weft in place stick at least 15" long when you hem the towels. You can skip this step if you are machine hemming. Notions Coordinating sewing thread and needle; tapestry needle; steam iron; 2" cardboard spacer (optional) Warp 1,450 yd Natural Weft 494 yd Natural; 78 yd Turquoise; 140 yd Salmon; 293 yd Rust Warp Ends 290 Warp Length 5 yd (includes a generous loom waste of 29") 1 Width In Reed 14 ⁄2" EPI (Ends Per Inch) 20 (2 ends in every slot and every hole of a 10-dent rigid heddle) Shown here is the scrap yarn and embroidery stitch in place. Scrap yarn PPI (Picks Per Inch) Plain weave 16; leno 2 serves many purposes. It spreads the warp and makes sure that you start your weaving at full width. It helps you maintain a firm straight fell 29" line (see Tips & Tricks on page 6) and keeps the weft in place when you Woven Length remove the cloth from the loom. Stitching the weft in place is optional. The stitches give you an extra measure of security when hemming by 1 Finished Size Five 22" × 12 ⁄4" towels hand. If you are machine sewing your hems, you may not want the extra bulk of the stitches encased in the hem. 2 of 4 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2014 | Version 1, 2-2014 | $6.95 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Pick Your Pattern See page 4 for the woven color order of each towel. You can follow these exactly or Hemming Handwovens play around with your own color and pattern com- binations. All weaving is plain weave unless noted. 1 Fold over the end of the fabric ⁄4", steam-press. Fold again and pin. A variation of Towel One on the loom. The weave will be quite open as you work, but after finishing the fabric will be quite dense. Cut a length of thread 3 times the width of your towel. Thread the Ending Each Towel After weaving each towel, needle, then double the thread and knot the 2 ends together. Bring secure the weft with embroidery stitch. (Again, if your needle and thread up through the inside of one folded corner. Hide the knotted end in the seam. Sew the side of the hem you prefer to machine stitch the hems, you can skip together by catching the outside selvedges, starting on the same this step.) Insert the 2" cardboard spacer or weave in side each time. In this case, the needle will always enter the cloth 2" of scrap yarn between the towels. Begin your next from the right. towel as you did the first. After you have woven a few inches you can remove the cardboard spacer and continue weaving your towel. Wash Remove the cloth from the loom. Cut the towels apart. If heming by machine, sew each end Continue sewing the seam by catching one weft thread just under the fold and then one weft at the edge of the fold. Catch of each towel using the straight stitch. Trim any the same weft threads each time as you sew. weft joins to about 2" to keep them from tangling in the wash. Machine wash, regular cycle. Tumble dry. 1 Finishing Trim the fringe to ⁄4" from the embroidery stitch. Trim the weft tails at their base where they meet the cloth. Steam-press. 1 Sew the other side of the seam in place and then bury the thread Hem Fold each end over ⁄4", press. Fold over again in the seam by entering the needle at one corner and bringing it 1 ⁄2" so that the fringe is encased in a hem. Pin in out the stitched side of the seam. place and press again. (If using pins with plastic heads, avoid ironing the heads.) Whipstitch the 1 hem in place by hand or machine sew ⁄4" from the fold encasing the fringe using the straight stitch. Deborah Jarchow teaches rigid- heddle weaving regularly at her studio Knot the thread at the base of the seam. Place the needle under and across the country. To see a class the hem and bring it out 2" away from the knot. Cut the thread where it exits the cloth. Using this method, your stitching will be schedule visit, deborahjarchow.com. barely visible and your hems secure! 3 of 4 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2014 | Version 1, 2-2014 | $6.95 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Towel Patterns Follow the color order listed below to weave the towels of your choice. See page 5 for Leno instructions. Picks vs Inches A “pick” is one weft pass. You want to maintain a beat that gives you 16 picks of weft per 5 inch. For short repeats it is often 1 easier to think in terms of picks, whereas with long repeats it can 4 3 be easier to think in inches. 2 Here is a guide translating the pick measurement used here into inches: 1 3 picks = ⁄8" 1 8 picks = ⁄2" 16 picks = 1" Towel 1 Towel 2 Towel 3 Towel 4 1 1 1 1 Natural 2 ⁄2" * Natural 2 ⁄2* Natural 2 ⁄2" * Salmon 2 ⁄2" * Rust 3 picks Rust 8 picks Natural 1 row leno Natural 8 picks Natural 3 picks Rust 1 row leno Natural 16 picks Natural 1 row leno Turquoise 3 picks Rust 8 picks Rust 16 picks Natural 8 picks 3 Natural 3 picks Turquoise 8 picks Rust 1 row leno Turquoise 1 ⁄4" Salmon 3 picks Turquoise 1 row leno Rust 16 picks Natural 8 picks Natural 2 picks Turquoise 8 picks Turquoise 16 picks Natural 1 row leno Natural 1 row leno Salmon 8 picks Turquoise 1 row leno Natural 8 picks 3 Natural 2 picks Salmon 1 row leno Turquoise 16 picks * Rust 1 ⁄4" Salmon 3 picks Salmon 8 picks* Salmon 11" Natural 8 picks Natural 3 picks Natural 15" Natural 1 row leno* Turquoise 3 picks Natural 9" Natural 3 picks Reverse the stripe Reverse the stripe Rust 3 picks order between * for the order between * for the Reverse the stripe Natural 3 picks remainder of the towel remainder of the towel order between * for the Natural 1 row leno* remainder of the towel 1 Natural 17 ⁄2" Towel 5 1 Rust 3 ⁄2" * Reverse the stripe Rust 1 row leno* order between * for the Rust 21" remainder of the towel Reverse the stripe order between * for the remainder of the towel 4 of 4 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2014 | Version 1, 2-2014 | $6.95 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Leno There are a number of ways to create leno. This method is worked with the heddle in the up position and the selvedge end through a slot. The working yarn is shown here on the right. However, it doesn’t matter if your yarn is on the right side. You can work the pattern from either the right or the left. A 5-dent heddle and worsted-weight yarn in two colors is used in these instructions so that you can more easily see the worked yarn. Step 1: With the heddle in the up position, Step 2: Use your index finger to push the Step 3: Insert the pick-up stick between the the yellow ends are down and the gray first raised gray end to the right and your 2 ends. The pick-up stick will keep the ends threads are up. Note that the gray end is to middle finger to pull the first lowered in a twisted position. the left of the yellow.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Elegant Table Runner H
    Elegant Table Runner Designed By Patty Peterson Featuring Kreinik Metallic Machine Sewing Threads Finished size 11.5" X 40.75" ave you ever wondered how you can use the decorative stitches on H your sewing machine? Well here’s a quick and easy project where you can combine your machine’s decorative stitches with beautiful metallic threads and make an absolutely elegant table accessory. Whether you make it for your own home or as a gift, this table runner project will help you see the possibilities of those decorative machine stitches in a whole new light! ! SUPPLY LIST: 1.!!! Kreinik Metallic Machine Sewing Threads (34 colors available). This project uses:! Fine Twist threads: 0001 SILVER, 0002 PEWTER, 0003 WHITE GOLD, 0006 ANTIQUE DK GOLD 2.!!! Kreinik Silver Metallized Gimp:! 0030 SILVER, 0032 ANTIQUE GOLD, 0033 BRASSY GOLD! 3.!!! Size 14 Topstitch needle 4.!!! Sewing or embroidery machine/combination 5.!!! Walking foot or dual feed foot to construct table runner 6.!!! Tear-away stabilizer (depending on your hoop size) 7.!!! Bobbin thread 8.!!! Scissors 9.!!! Kreinik Custom Corder!™ 10. !If you plan on embroidering out the stitches in your embroidery hoop you will need 3/4 yard of Kona Bay, Black cotton fabric !! 11. If you are sewing the decorative stitches you will need!1/2 yard Kona Bay, Black cotton fabric 12.! Background fabric 13" x 44" (WOF) width of fabric (our model uses light weight patterned nylon)! 13.! Backing fabric: Kona Bay, Black cotton 13" X 44" (WOF) 14. !Extra fabric to sew test stitches, such as a couple of 6" x 6" squares 15.
    [Show full text]
  • Owner's Manual
    creative 2170 Owner‘s manual This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. • Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons: • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infi rm person. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Keep fi ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. • Always use the proper needle plate.
    [Show full text]
  • Sewing and Embroidery Machine Put Your Projects in an Entirely New Light with the Baby Lock Solaris
    Top-of-the-line Sewing and Embroidery Machine Put your projects in an entirely new light with the Baby Lock Solaris. With the revolutionary new IQ Visionary™ Technology, you’ll see how your design looks before you stitch it out! Solaris’ built-in projector displays your stitches and embroidery patterns on fabric in vibrant full color for perfect placement every time. IQ VisionaryTM 10-5/8" x 16" 740 Built-in 10.1" Capacitive IQTM Projector Embroidery Hoop Designs Touch Screen Designer www.BabyLock.com See What Possibility Looks Like Solaris’ built-in IQ Visionary™ projector displays stitches and embroidery designs directly on the fabric. Resize, move or make other adjustments with the touch of a wireless stylus – all while seeing it happen in real time before you sew it out. Perfect placement is achieved every time. Precise Embroidery Placement Perfect Sewing Placement Black Grey White Guide Lines Angle Lines Grid Lines While in embroidery mode, choose from three different Solaris uses a variety of guideline markers and grids for perfect projection backgrounds (black, grey or white) based on fabric placement. While in sewing mode, switch between three different choices to see your design clearly. The needle drop laser is laser colors (red, green and white) for better visibility based on fabric displayed in a “T” pattern for an even more precise placement. choices. Single, double, angles and grid lines are ideal for piecing placement, stitch adjustment and aligning starting points and very wide stitches. WWW.BABYLOCK.COM • FOR THE LOVE OF SEWING 10-5/8" x 16" Hoop Size 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Baby Lock’s largest hoop yet makes it possible to stitch out You’ll have total control over every single aspect of your your biggest embroidery designs with fewer rehoopings.
    [Show full text]
  • NATALIE CHANIN Author of Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, and Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns
    A ROMANCE IN STITCHES AND EMBROIDERY FROM ALABAMA CHANIN AND THE SCHOOL OF MAKING NATALIE CHANIN Author of Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, and Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns Photographs by Abraham Rowe and Rinne Allen / Illustrations by Sun Young Park ABRAMS / NEW YORK Stitching Card #1 RECTANGLE-A GRID Two-Row PARALLEL SATIN STITCH Parallel Satin Stitch is a more compacted Parallel Whipstitch. Start with Rectangle-A Grid and make one row of Parallel Whipstitches following instructions on page 46. After completing this first row, add stitches to tightly or loosely fill in the entire area between stitches, depending on the look desired. This method makes it easy to create straight, uniform Satin Stitches. Also see Shaped Stitches on page 54. Parallel Satin Stitch face Variation SLANTED SATIN STITCH The only difference between Parallel and Slanted Satin Stitch is the angle of the stitches. See Slanted Parallel Whipstitch on page 46. Slanted Satin Stitch Face (worked right-to-left) Top: Satin Stitch worked on our Fern pattern. Bottom: Parallel Whipstitch Appliqué and Satin Stitch worked on our Daisy pattern. 70 THE GEOMETRY OF HAND-SEWING BASIC STITCHES 71 Stitching Card #2 DOUBLE TRIANGLE GRID Four-Row CRETAN STITCH Cretan Stitch (also called Open Cretan Stitch, Persian Stitch, Quill Stitch, and even Long-Armed Feather Stitch) is a popular stitch for necklines and armholes at The School of Making and Alabama Chanin. Work from opposite sides of the grid structure, sewing towards the center. Left-to-right Right-to-left ( Bring needle up at A, go down at B, and come back up at C, tical stitch while bringing needle over thread.
    [Show full text]
  • JAPANESE EMBROIDERY (Nihon Shishu)
    JAPANESE EMBROIDERY (Nihon Shishu) flg. 1 Hand-embroideredfukusa (detail), Meiji period (1890s) Text and photographs courtesy of Arjen de Winter Japanese kimono is one of the most highly valued other textile-based artic1es used in daily life, from bags to Atypes of traditional dress in the world. It is not fukusa (presentation wrappers) (see fig. 1), and wall only appreciated because of the actual cost, but more decorations to bedspreads. To understand the intricacy of because of the design elements used to create high quality Japanese embroidery we look at the actual technique as kimono. studied in the worldwide organization Kurenai-kai. The shape and cut of a kimono is basically the same for all styles, but the uniqueness of each comes from the First a bit of history differing materials, colours, designs and techniques used to Although it was little known outside Japan until about decorate it. 25 years ago, traditional Japanese embroidery has been an The three main techniques defining the value of a integral part of Japan's culture for a millennium. It carne to kimono are: embroidery, shibori (tie-dyeing) and yuzen Japan from China through Korea by the route known as the dyeing. If all three are found (and it has a good pattern), a Silk Road 1600 years ago. kimono is considered to be of high quality. With the introduction of Buddhism carne the import of Focusing on one design element in this artic1e- embroidery-we will look at the technical side and a bit of religious images, many embroidered. Typical Japanese history and general appreciation.
    [Show full text]
  • Hand Embroidery Stitches for Everyone Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials Contents
    A step-by-step pictorial guide to 200 embroidery stitches with patterns and a bit of history Hand Embroidery Stitches for Everyone Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials Contents This is a preview, buy the eBook from Sections In The Book www.embroidery.rocksea.org 7 Before You Begin Find all you need to know before beginning hand embroidery. Know what tools and supplies you would need and how to use them. 31 Picture Index Don’t know the name of a stitch? The Picture Index will help you to identify a stitch with the pictures. 55 Stitch Tutorials Find a treasure trove of 200 differ- ent stitches and a step-by-step guide to each stitch placed under different families. 412 Patterns Find printable patterns with stitch guidance for practice. Sprinkled here and there—tips, interesting facts, ideas to get creative, history, basic information on various embroideries, and samples contributed by some of our gen- erous readers. Also, find anIndex of Stitches in different categories in page 444. Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials 5 Contents Before You Begin Before You Begin 08 Stitch Categories 10 About Stitch Families 11 Tools and Supplies 13 More about Needles 14 Some Tools to Draw and Transfer 15 Making Patterns 16 Tracing the Patterns 17 Transferring the Patterns 18 Hooping the Fabric 19 Separating the Floss 20 Threading the Needle 21 Knotting the Thread 24 Finishing with a Knot 25 Picking Colors 29 Some Good Practices Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials 7 About Stitch Families Before You Begin The Stitch Families Embroidery stitches can be divided into ‘families’ of stitches based on the similarities in their techniques.
    [Show full text]
  • Embroidery Stitch by Stitch Pdf, Epub, Ebook
    EMBROIDERY STITCH BY STITCH PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Anne I. G. Begg | 20 pages | 15 Apr 2011 | Read Books | 9781447400790 | English | Alcester, United Kingdom Embroidery Stitch by Stitch PDF Book It seems embroidery is making a bit of a come-back which is nice to see. The stemstitch got its name because it is most commonly used to create stems of flowers or vines. Once you have those mastered, try some of the other variations. DMC sells a variety of aida and other fabrics here , but you can also find any of the other fabric mentioned above on Amazon , Etsy — including at this shop — or other craft stores in your area. It's perfect for making frames and borders, and it works well layered or embellished with other stitches too. Featured Bestselling New. Follow the step-by-step instructions to learn the essential stitches. Reply Jelica May 5, at am Yes, the lazy daisy is a favourite of mine, too. Since aida often comes pre-starched, it is a bit stiffer and may need to be washed to soften the material before you start. Please click Accept Cookies to continue to use the site. Continue to 13 of 32 below. Learning hand embroidery is both fun and relaxing, plus it's an easy way to create beautiful art with fabric and thread. I did lots of embroidery as a teenager and forgot how much I loved doing it. Blanket Stitch. Continue creating as many stitches this way until you have completed the shape you want to create — in this case, a triangle.
    [Show full text]
  • Textileartist.Org Stitch Challenge 2020 Workbook Collection
    TextileArtist.org Stitch challenge 2020 Workbook collection Featuring challenges from world-renowned artists: Sue Stone, Cas Holmes, Emily Tull, Richard McVetis, Emily Jo Gibbs, Anne Kelly & Christine Chester A freebie from TextileArtist.org 1 TextileArtist.org community stitch challenge 1 Week one: Sue Stone workbook Preparing your sample " " 1 20cm / 8 12 15cm / 6 20cm 15cm / 8" / 6" Cut a square of fabric measuring Mark out a square measuring 15cm x 15cm 20cm x 20cm, which is about 8" x 8". or 6" x 6" using a pencil and a ruler. 3 7.5cm / 3" 7.5cm / 3" Divide the square into four equal areas measuring 7.5cm x 7.5cm or 3" x 3". Limitations & goals Choose one hand-stitch only to fill all four areas of the grid. My hand stitch choice is Your goal is to make each area of the grid as distinctive and different as possible using that one hand stitch. TextileArtist.org community stitch challenge 2 Week one: Sue Stone workbook TextileArtist.org community stitch challenge 1 Week one: Sue Stone workbook Variants To achieve your goal you can experiment with: Spacing The spacing in between stitches The spacing in between rows of stitches The length of the stitches themselves Vary the way the stitches relate to one another spatially. Which of these variants will I experiment with on my sample? TextileArtist.org community stitch challenge 3 Week one: Sue Stone workbook TextileArtist.org community stitch challenge 1 Week one: Sue Stone workbook Variants Thread choice and combinations • Vary the textures of the threads you choose.
    [Show full text]
  • An Explanatory Guide on the Unique ZWEIGART® Canvas Range 2 ZWEIGART - Made in Germany ZWEIGART - Made in Germany 3
    MADE IN GERMANY CANVASES An explanatory guide on the unique ZWEIGART® canvas range 2 ZWEIGART - Made in Germany ZWEIGART - Made in Germany 3 MADE IN GERMANY Our trademark is the "Orange Line". The orange thread is woven into the edge of all the ZWEIGART® fabrics and means: Top-quality producti on. A unique range of fabrics, easy-care and woven with absolute precision: that is ZWEIGART® Made in Germany. 04 THE HISTORY OF 32 EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES CANVASES KEY INFO ON THE TECHNIQUES THE USE OF CANVASES – HALF-STITCH . SIMPLE GOBELIN STITCH THEN AND NOW UNDERLAID HALF-STITCH GOBELIN STITCH DIAMOND STITCH 06 WHAT ARE CANVASES? DOUBLE DIAMOND STITCH PROPERTIES & SPECIAL FEATURES CROSS-STITCH AN OVERVIEW OF CANVAS BINDINGS FILLED CROSS-STITCH CARE INSTRUCTIONS STAYING STITCH IN PATTERN REPEAT RIGHT STAYING STITCH LEFT STAYING STITCH AN OVERVIEW OF ALL 08 CHESSBOARD STITCH CANVASES DIAGONAL STITCH . BASKET STITCH 500 STRAMIN VERTICAL KELIM STITCH 510 STRAMIN DIAGONAL KELIM STITCH 504 STRAMIN HORIZONTAL KELIM STITCH 505 STRAMIN MOSAIC STITCH 1231 PENELOPE CANVAS RIGHT FISHBONE DIAGONAL 1010 CAMILLA LEFT FISHBONE DIAGONAL ZWEIGART & SAWITZKI 9281 ROYAL CANVAS GmbH & Co. KG 1282 MONO CANVAS Fronäckerstraße 50 414 CORDOVA . ETAMINE 44 OTHER TECHNIQUES 71063 Sindelfi ngen 9604 ZWEIGART TWIST LATCH HOOK Germany 9699 ZWEIGART TWIST WASTE CANVAS 905 SUDANSTRAMIN POM-POM TECHNIQUE Tel + 49 (0) 7031 795 - 5 955 FEINSMYRNA . SUDAN CANVAS Fax + 49 (0) 7031 795 - 410 820 SMYRNASTRAMIN [email protected] 9106 ZWEIGART TWIST . RUG CANVAS 52 SUSTAINABILITY www.zweigart.com
    [Show full text]
  • Medieval Hand Stitching and Finishing Techniques by Lady Sidney Eileen of Starkhafn
    Medieval Hand Stitching and Finishing Techniques by Lady Sidney Eileen of Starkhafn This handout is by no means comprehensive, but is instead intended to be a practical guide to hand stitching and hand finishing your medieval style clothing. Even if you make most of your garb on a sewing machine, hand finishing can provide a lovely finishing touch of authenticity in those places where a machine sewn seam would be the most visible. Contrary to modern myth, skillfully hand sewn seams are not only beautiful and durable, they will actually last longer than machine sewn seams, eyelets, and buttonholes. Supplies You will need thread, beeswax, needles, a thimble, and small sewing or embroidery snips. The vast majority of extant garments from throughout the middle ages are sewn with linen thread. Linen thread is available mail order from some specialty embroidery and sewing suppliers that cater to reenactors and historic embroidery enthusiasts, but for many of us there is no local source. If you do not have linen thread, cotton quilting thread, buttonhole thread, or even all-purpose thread will work fine. If your garment is made from linen, depending upon the weight and quality of the fabric, it is sometimes possible to pull threads from scrap fabric and sew with that. Regardless of which thread you use, waxing it (pulling it through beeswax once or twice) will help it pull more easily through the fabric without fraying and extend the life of your seam. Use whatever needles you are comfortable with. Embroidery sharps or quilting betweens often work very well for hand sewing.
    [Show full text]
  • Designer EPIC Features & Benefits
    FEATURES & BENEFITS Top Features ™ ™ JoyOS ADVISOR FEATURE FIRST mySewnet CLOUD - WIFI FIRST AND ONLY AND ONLY An extended SEWING ADVISOR™ feature with CONNECTIVITY AND APP on-screen tutorials, sewing projects, step-by-step mySewnet™ Cloud allows easy access to embroideries instructions and sewing techniques. from multiple devices, including your computer, tablet ™ Select fabric type and get a wide selection of available or DESIGNER EPIC machine. They will always be sewing techniques, from basic to detailed sewing. JoyOS synchronized and available whenever you need them ADVISOR™ feature will instantly set the best stitch, stitch via WiFi. The free App - mySewMonitor- provides you with width, stitch length, thread tension /portioning and real time updates on the status of your embroidery even ™ presser foot pressure for the technique you’ve chosen. when you’re away from your DESIGNER EPIC machine. Animations and illustrations will also assist you and • Wireless transfer of designs from any location to your provide expert advice right on the screen. machine. • INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS – Learn how to sew different • Automatic updates techniques like zippers, collars, hems etc. The • Free mySewnet™ account with ability to share content DESIGNER EPIC™ machine guides you all the way between devices. and sets everything for you. • mySewMonitor App available for both Android and iOS. • STITCH AND EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES – All the exclusive HUSQVARNA VIKING® techniques are shown MARKET'S LARGEST DISPLAY WITH FIRST with step by step instructions, including animations AND ONLY and/or illustrations. CAPACITIVE TOUCH, 10.1” • SEWING INSTRUCTIONS – Want to know how to sew Easy to navigate through various screens using multi-touch ™ gestures.
    [Show full text]
  • Sewing Assistant 5-1
    5. Sewing Assistant 5-1 Sewing Assistant Your Creative Assistant can be accessed at any time by tou- ching on the tool bar. Touch to open your Sewing and Embroidery Assistant. Your Sewing Assistant contains information on the most important professional sewing techniques for a wide range of fabrics, and details of which sewing machine accessories to use. The following pages explain different basic sewing techni- ques. Explore your Sewing Assistant to discover more exten- sive information about fabrics, sewing techniques and appli- cations. 5-2 5. Sewing Assistant Non-stretch seams Straight stitch Stitch no. 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm as required. Some sewing techniques can be accomplished more easily by changing the needle position, such as topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. Your Pfaff creative 2144 features 19 needle positions, which can be adjusted with . When changing the needle position make sure that the needle is at the highest positi- on. Programmable seam length for straight stitch Stitch no. 1 Stitch no. 1 allows you to program a set seam length by tou- ching after you have touched the icon. Place the fabrics right sides together under the presser foot. Sew the first seam. When you have sewn the desired seam length, press the C reverse button. The machine will tie of at the beginning and end of the seam. You can repeat the programmed seam with the same length as often as you choose (see page 3-8 for a more detailed description).
    [Show full text]