A busk is a front closure which is used in corset sewing. The reason a busk is used for front closure on a corset is the post and eye closure is strong enough to withhold the tension of corset lacing.
Burnout is a design on fabric, which is created by putting a chemical agent, which “burns ” the regular look into the fabric and leaves a design behind.
A lettuce hem is hem, which is serged edge, which is stretched as sewn, the finishing result is edge which has a ruffly edge, giving a decorative edge to a finished garment.
A French knot is an embroidery stitch, which is done by hand and involves bringing a needle through fabric approximately 4 times, and then taking the needle back down into the fabric and leaving a knot on the top. The overall result is a decorative 3 dimensional stitch, which can used to embellish garment or traditional embroidery.
An empire waistline is a waistline, which is, located higher then the wearer’s actual anatomic waistline. It is typical for an empire waistline to be located directly under the bust slightly below that line.
A wing needle is needle which is wing shaped with flare sides which creates holes in tightly woven fabrics. A wing needle is needed to create entredeux. There are two types of wing needles single or double.
A welt is a method of covering the raw edges of an opening or a pocket. The types of welts include single and double welts. A welted pocket has a similar look to a large buttonhole. A welt is a great way to create a sturdy pocket with a decorative appearance.
A dolman sleeve is similar to a kimono sleeve with the main difference being that the dolman sleeve is longer in length and not as loose as a kimono sleeve. With a dolman sleeve, it is wide at the top and tapers at the wrist.
Challis is a fabric which is flowing, soft and brushed fabric typically challis fabric is printed with a floral design. The typical use for Challis fabric includes blouses, skirts, and dresses.
Lightweight and feature packed the Janome DC1050 Computerized Sewing Machine, is the perfect machine for sewists of all experience levels. With the Janome DC1050 affordability and machine capabilities go hand in ahnd to give you a machine - with amazing features including:
- LED Screen
- Automatic Needle Threader
- Jam Proof Top-Loading Bobbin System
- Drop Feed Capability
- 50 Built-In Sewing Stitches
- Convenient Stitch Panel
- Easy To Use Control Panel
- Easy Stitch Selection
- Electronic Speed Control
- Auto-Declutch Bobbinwinder
- Free-Arm Capability
- Built-in Thread Cutter
- Extra-High Presser Foot Lift
- Many Included Accessories
Click Here to See More Information on the ->
Janome DC1050