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Can pants be tailored down a size? It is very easy to fix trousers that are either too long or too short. … No matter what you decide, your tailor can always let your trousers down or shorten the inseam for you. How much can tailors alter pants? The waist of a pair of trousers …
Can I add another person to my Stitch Fix account? How do I add a family member? Create a kids profile by following the instructions here. Right now, you can have one adult and up to four kids on your family account. If you want to add more than four kids you can create a …
What material Cannot embroider? The fabrics least suited for embroidery are thin or flimsy fabrics like silk, rayon, or super fine t-shirts. Holes from the sewing needle are likely to show on these very fine fabrics. Backing can be visibly noticeable on these garments, especially if they are white or light in color. Should I …
Does we are knitters ship from Canada? We Are Knitters is headquartered in beautiful Madrid, Spain. However, our warehouses are located in US (for US and Canada orders) and Germany (for Europe and rest of the world). Does knitpicks ship internationally? Unfortunately, the USA Knit Picks online store does not currently offer international shipping. However, …
What are the benefits of wearing waist beads? The waist beads are designed to help with controlling weight gain in a woman. The beadwork is used as trackers for your waist and hips area, and it keeps track of what area of your body has gained weight or, where it lost some weight. Do waist …
Breathe What is the purl stitch used for? Purl stitch is the reverse of Stockinette. It has interlocked crescent shapes on the front and ‘v’ shapes on the back. Purl stitch is usually used purely when woking from the back of the fabric to create a stockinette stitch from the front, for example in hand …
How do I protect my boots from stitching? By coating the seams with specialized adhesive, you can seal the holes and protect the threads used in the stitching process. I do this with all new technical footwear. A layer of glue will also prevent dirt and water infiltration, which can cause the soles to delaminate …
What kind of yarn do you use for weaving? Cotton, linen, and wool are the most popular types of yarn used for weaving. Cotton in particular is very beginner-friendly since it’s affordable, strong, and not as stretchy. Can you use any yarn for weaving? The obvious answer to this question is whatever size you want. …
Do curtains look better short or long? How Long Should Curtains Be? Floor-length is the way to go, unless there’s a radiator or a deep sill in the way. … You’ll get the most current look if the fabric makes contact with the floor (or sill or radiator). Too-short curtains can seem nerdy and off, …
What is the thickness of sewing thread? Length — in length measurements, higher numbers reflect thicker or heavier threads. “Denier” refers to the weight in grams of 9000 meters of thread. If 9000 meters weighs 1120 grams, it is a 120 d thread. Most embroidery threads are 120/2, which equals 2 strands of 120-denier thread …