Sewing Machine Needles by W. A. Wimalaweera Introduction We know that the needle is a main element in the sewing machine. Earlier people used tiny pieces of material for sewing. Initially they were made from hones or bones of animals. In this session we will follow the gradual improvement of the needle. According to the type of material‚ there are different types of needles available. How ever the structural parts of a needle is common to all types. Needles are available in a wide range of sizes
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Salvatore Ferragamo Founded by Salvatore Ferragamo‚ Ferragamo is a world leader among fashion brands for its quality and craftsmanship. The brand is also one of the pioneers to become publically recognized as fashion “made in Italy” during the1920s. Today‚ the brand name of Salvatore Ferragamo is associated with the words glamour and luxury. But it is important to remember that the man who founded this global luxury empire was also just a shoemaker. Self-dubbed “Shoemaker of Dreams” in his autobiography
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Toms Shoes TOMS could mean "Trade Order Management System"‚ since this shoe company gives one pair of shoes to needy children for each pair bought‚ in a one-on-one scale. History of TOMS shoes Inventor TOMS founder‚ owner and chief shoe-giver Blake Mycoskie is making a lofty promise to both customers and critics: By the end of 2015‚ TOMS will produce one-third of all the shoes it donates in the countries that are the the focus of its giveaway programs. Blake Mycoskie stumbled on a goldmine
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"I’m going to be a superstar musician‚ kill myself‚ and go out in a flame of glory!" Those are words from Kurt Cobain when he was fourteen. The sad thing is‚ that is exactly what happened. Kurt Cobain‚ one of the starters of Grunge Rock and front man of Nirvana‚ had a very interesting but sad life that started out good but lead to drugs‚ depression‚ and death. One of the happiest times of his life was his childhood. Kurt Cobain’s Childhood was pretty good. Kurt was born on February 20‚ 1967
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34 FROM THE MODERN TO THE POST MODERN AND BEYOND ART OF THE LATER 20TH CENTURY TEXT PAGES 1030–1091 THE ART WORLD’S FOCUS SHIFTS WEST 1. List two characteristics of so-called “Greenbergian formalism”: An emphasis on an artwork’s visual elements rather than its subject. Rejection of illusionism and a focus on exploring the properties of each artistic medium. 2. Why is it difficult to give a precise definition of the term “Postmodernism”? It is a widespread cultural
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Japanese flower arranging‚ Ikebana is simple. Even a single flower serves as a symbol of universal truth‚ providing the medium through which humans can become one with nature. Ikebana means living plant material arrangement. Generally‚ the term Ikebana is used for any type of Japanese flower arrangement. Ikebana is the art of flowerarrangement that needs to stick to many rules. * X While western arrangements emphasize on using many flowers Ikebana uses very few. Sometimes an arrangement may
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Midterm Notes These are the study notes‚ a mishmash of discussion postings from this and previous classes‚ together with my own thoughts. Note that I jump around a good bit as things pop into my head‚ and there is bound to be some repetition (but that’s a good thing‚ right?). I’ve tried to emphasize important points and to clear up a few misconceptions. I hope you find them helpful. To begin with‚ you should refresh your understanding of the elements of fiction (especially the kinds of characters)
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Diploma in Fashion Design Principles of Fashion Unit 2 Diploma in Fashion Design Unit 2 Principles of Fashion On successful completion of this unit the learner will be able to: Explain how the elements of fashion appeal influence the purchaser Describe the classification of clothing according to their use and types Explain factors which affect the decision to buy in fashion Describe the process of the product development in fashion industry Explain the main areas of fashion
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26 JUDY CHICAGO’S DINNER PARTY A Personal Vision of Women’s History JOSEPHINE WITHERS In the fifteenth century‚ Christine de Pisan dreamt of building an ideal city for eminent and virtuous women‚ and with the help of her three "muses‚" the sisters Reason‚ Rectitude‚ and Justice‚ she reflected on the many women in history and mythology who might live together in this Cité des Dames. Almost exactly four centuries later‚ the American sculptor and feminist Harriet Hosmer envisioned a beautiful temple
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1. AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE TEST AIM (i) to determine crushing value of given road aggregates; (ii) to assess suitability of aggregates for use in different types of road pavements. APPARATUS The apparatus as per IS: 2386-1963 (part IV) consists of the following: (i) The test mould-a 15.2 cm diameter open ended steel cylinder with square base plate; plunger having a piston of diameter 15cm‚ with a hole provided across the stem of the plunger so that a rod could be inserted for lifting
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