In the early days of the sewing machine, the power to drive the mechanisms came from either hand or foot instead of electric motors. The treadle sewing machine has been manufactured for over 150 years. Janome International continues to produce treadle sewing machines for third wold settings lacking electricity. Those groups of people like Pennsylvanias Amish who prefer not to…
During primitive times, survival depended on sewing skills. Keeping warm and sheltering families depended on sewing. Women did much of the sewing, but sewing skills were everyones concern. Sewing skills were passed from parent to child. These were survival skills. It was required for making clothes, tents, and blankets. Shelter, bodily protection, warmth, life, and survival relied on sewing. During…
Hobbies have proven to be very beneficial to people. They give you time to relax and to do things that you enjoy doing. Having a specific hobby has also helped many people to make new friends, keep the brain sharp, and even make money in some cases. Hobbies That Sharpen the Mind Some hobbies are better than others to make…
Are you looking for a way to make money from home? Do you have a special skill or unusual talent that you think others would be interested in learning? Maybe it’s something you can teach to a homeschooling family, or maybe it’s something you can teach to anyone that there’s not enough teachers available for. If there’s an interest in…
One way we’re doing this, is by saving our cash for the things that we really want and not just spending it all on things that catch us off guard. Far from having less, we’re now having more of what really matters to us and what can really make a difference in our lives. We’ve already seen the power of…
Don’t get it confused though: not all stress is bad. ‘Eustress’ is the term of-ten used to describe the good kind of stress and this is the kind of feeling you get when standing on top of a mountain about to head down on skies, or when you’re playing a computer game and you’re completely focused because you only have…
Looking for a way to make money but enjoy it too? There are a variety of options for people who wish to make money while having fun doing what they love. Here is a list of five different hobbies that have been known to make people money on a daily basis. 1. Photography – Photography is a very popular hobby…
Before any other stitch can be formed, it begins as a straight stitch. This stitch is called a straight stitch. It is made by wrapping an upper thread around a lower bobbin thread and tightening them to what is known as a locked stitch. This connection is made inside the fabric when everything is properly set.andnbsp; From 1846 until 1950,…
Discover a bright new world full of color, texture, and endless promise. Sew. Learning to sew opens up a whole world of exciting creative possibilities. Success in sewing comes quickly. Even the smallest project yields deep satisfaction. Tip One. Imagine The Possibilities. Develop an eye for your own creative expression. Whatever you can imagine, you can achieve. Sewing promises grand…