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Monday, September 15th, 2008

Sewing

There are many ways that individuals can inexpensively obtain the clothes that they need. Some of those ways include shopping at discount stores, shopping at thrift stores or going to garage sales. In addition, if the individual is so inclined they may wish to make their own clothes. This process involves the use of fabric, a pattern and sewing thread. Also, in regards to thread, it is important to select the right thread for the garment that is being created. Types of thread can include nylon, cotton, polyester, etc. Another type of thread is silk sewing thread. In fact when using silk sewing thread it is important to know what the texture of this thread is like and for what clothes creations it should be used for. The Texture Of Silk Sewing Thread Each of the sewing threads that are available on the market today are of different textures and generally used with specific purposes in mind. For example if fabrics have little or no give to them and are being sewn together then the appropriate thread to use is cotton thread. This is because cotton thread has no elasticity or give to it. On the other hand, fabrics that are being sewn together that have a give and take to them should utilize a different type of sewing thread. One of these types of fabrics is polyester. Therefore in matching the texture and characteristics of polyester, a polyester sewing thread should be utilized to stitch the pieces of polyester fabric together. In addition, if utilizing a fine cotton fabric or silk then a different type of thread should be used. That thread is silk sewing thread. This is because silk or fine cotton is very thin or can be classified as a gentle fabric. Therefore, the same type of thread should be utilized to sew these pieces of fabric together. In addition, the texture of silk sewing thread is one that has more give to it. Therefore, because of this elasticity the thread that should be used should be as the same garment fabric which has elasticity to it as well. On the other hand if a nylon sewing thread was used to sew together pieces of delicate silk then there would be no give and take with the material that is sewn together using this style of thread. Therefore, the material would eventually separate itself from each other. Uses Of Silk Sewing Thread Examples of items that should be sewn together utilizing silk sewing thread are those items that can be classified as delicate in nature. Specifically those items could be fine lingerie or garments that are sheer in nature.
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Gargi Nath,a Professor in English in a reputed college in kolkata for the last 5 years having done masters and Phd.A keen creative author and have written many articles on numerous topics.Many of the articles are published regularly in newspapers and magazines.Please visit my blog http://needle-sewing.blogspot.com for more information.

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