What are the basic sewing techniques?

Basic sewing techniques include choosing appropriate colors and threads, choosing corresponding sewing needles, and understanding the characteristics of fabrics.

1, if you want to choose a suitable sewing thread similar to the color of clothes, you'd better choose the major of 403. The sewing thread is particularly strong and does not break easily. It is convenient to sew with the right thread. If you buy a bad thread, it will always break and you are not in the mood to sew.

2. Select the sewing needle of the corresponding model. There are many types of sewing needles. The smallest ones are No.7, No.8, No.9, 10,1,12, 13, 14 and 15.

3. Commonly used 12 to 14, down jackets are usually No.7 and No.8, and sewing needles are used for thicker wool. 14 and no 15. The general principle is to use small size for thin ones and large size for thick ones.

4. Before sewing fabrics, we must first understand the characteristics of fabrics, especially some fabrics that are easy to shrink, such as linen and silk. Before sewing, we must shrink and shape them in advance.

The historical origin of sewing:

1. In the past, it referred to women's work, such as knitting, sewing and embroidery. Sewing workers mainly refer to garment production workers. People are more accustomed to using the word "female worker" to refer to female workers engaged in textile, sewing and embroidery.

2. According to archaeological findings, in the Paleolithic Age 18000 years ago, Neanderthals used bone needles to sew animal skins; In the Neolithic Age more than 7,000 years ago, Hemudu people not only used bone needles, but also used twisted wires and spinning wheels.

3. In Liangzhu culture more than 4,000 years ago, primitive textiles such as hemp thread, silk piece, silk thread and ribbon appeared, which all formed the embryonic form of embroidery and its products.

4. The agricultural society in China for more than 3,000 years has not only established the idea of taking agriculture as the foundation, but also formed the tradition of male ploughing and female weaving. Women have learned embroidery, weaving, tailoring and sewing. From small to large, this is particularly important in Jiangnan area.