As a genre, spy fiction is thematically related to the novel of adventure (The Prisoner of Zenda, 1894, The Scarlet Pimpernel, 1905), the thriller (such as the works of Edgar Wallace) and the politicoâmilitary thriller (The Schirmer Inheritance, 1953, The Quiet American, 1955).
Hems can be adjusted by hand stitching, by sewing with a machine, or by using hemming tape that is melted with a warm iron to glue the material together. This page explains how to hem using a sewing machine that can do blind stitching. Many sewing machines costing less than $100 Dollars have this capability. In addition to the sewing machine, you will need scissors, a seam ripper, thread matching the color of the material, a tape measure, an iron, and an ironing board.
Denim Sharp Needles - Used for perfectly straight stitches in heavy fabric such as denim. Available in sizes 10/70, 12/80, 14/90, 16/100 and 18/110. The smaller sizes can be used for heirloom sewing on organdy, batiste, etc. Top-Stitch - Large eye and deep scarf in front side of needle prevents fraying of thread.