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Underlining is a method, which is used to add body to an article of clothing.

Q:What do I do if my needle keeps breaking?A:It is important that the needle is going into the shaft/holder in the proper direction - typically with the flat side of the needle to the back of the machine.Next examine the machine to observe if there is really a needle placement selector (right, center, left).Next set the placement to center.By hand, turn the hand wheel and observe to see if the needle is hitting the presser foot, bobbin case needle plate, or bobbin.If the presser foot or needle p …

A tailor's tack is two threads in a needle, drawn through either one or more fabric layers and then clipped, leaving tails of thread on both the bottom and the top of the fabric as a reference for placing buttonholes, darts, etc.

Pin tuck is a method of taking fabric and folding then sewing together the fabric to create a decorative raised seam, Typically pin tucks are used in heirloom sewing to create a decorative touch to children’s clothing, a man’s formal shirt, or a woman’s blouse.

Q:What do I do if my machine is acting nosier than usual?A:The cause of your machine's irregular noise might be that the sewing machine is threaded improperly. Consult your sewing machine user manual for correct threading.A damaged needle may also be the cause of your noisy machine - if needed insert a new needle.If you are unable to figure out the cause of the noise have the sewing machine checked out by a professional.