What is a Rigiline?

31. March 2011 15:42 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


Rigiline is a firm flexible boning with an edge for sewing. Rigiline is not the type of boning which is recommended for Elizabethan types of garments as is does not stay rigid and straight but it is used in some corset sewing.

What is Wearable Art?

29. March 2011 14:40 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


Wearable art is a decorative typically quilted, type of clothing created to be beautiful, functional, and unique.

What is a Pressing Cloth?

27. March 2011 14:39 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


A pressing cloth is a piece of cloth or fabric which is placed on top of another piece of fabric or garment – and under an iron the result is prevention of iron impressions, heat stains, or other marks.

What are Notions?

25. March 2011 14:37 by Administrator in Sewing Machine, Sewing Thread  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


A notion is a term, which is used to describe on object used for sewing, which is not fabric or the sewing machine. Examples include: needles, thread, scissors, and tape ruler.

What is a Peter Pan Collar?

23. March 2011 19:19 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


A peter pan collar is a flat collar, which is rounded, and lies flat against the neckline. Peter pan collar are usually associated with children’s clothing because the garments they are found on include doll and kid’s outfits.

Introducing the Janome DC3050 Computerized Sewing Machine

21. March 2011 20:51 by Administrator in Sewing Machine  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)

The Janome DC3050 Computerized Sewing Machine is Easy-To-Use and Packed with Functions and Features. With incredible features including:

  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Jam Proof Top-Loading Bobbin System
  • Drop Feed Capability
  • 50 Built-In Sewing Stitches
  • Convenient Stitch Panel
  • Easy Stitch Selection
  • Quick Stitch Selection Buttons
  • Automatic Tension
  • Electronic Speed Control
  • Auto-Declutch Bobbinwinder
  • Free-Arm Capability
  • Many Included Accessories

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What is a Pencil Skirt?

19. March 2011 05:04 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)



A pencil skit is a skirt, which is straight, lined from the waist of the skirt to the hem of the skirt. A pencil skit is distinguished from other skirts by having no fullness at the hem, and a typically tight fit.

What is a Peplum?

17. March 2011 05:35 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


A Peplum is a type of an overskirt, which begins at the waistline and ruffles outwards. The look is very dated and was very popular in the 80s. A Peplum is sometimes used as decorative hem on jackets. Another method of using peplum is to embellish blouses, jackets, dresses, skirts and other tops.

1938 – Sewing Machine Bicycle

15. March 2011 05:43 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


This strange ineffective invention was created 1938, it carried four people and one sewing machine, was known as the ‘Goofybike’ and was invented by Charles Steilauf.

What is a Rotary Cutter?

15. March 2011 05:40 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


A rotary cutter appearance is similar to a pizza cutter, as the blade is a rounded razor occasionally with pinked edging. Rotary cutters have a variety of uses including cutting layers of fabric into straight strips, or cutting curved lines, and cutting out patterns for garments.

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