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Sewing Machines Can Sew Many Things

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Sewing Machines these days, can sew many things that use to have to be sewn by hand, button holes, leather, heming etc making sewing tasks faster and easyer, once you get the hang of your sewing machine.

There are many different attatchments that can be fitted to your sewing machine, making many tasks possible (see above video)  different types of feet, extender arms, bobin winders, needles, cases, lamps and more.  Some are specific to the type of machine and other sewing machine accessories are good for all types of sewing machines. 

 Mechanical configuration can differ vastly in sewing machines, for instane you don’t want an embroidery machine if you mostly make curtains, table cloths and hem pants. Some of the typical configurations are cylinder bed, flat bed, off the arm and post bed. All the basic feed mechanism and stitch types are available in all these configurations,  blind stitch always uses cylinder bed configuration, mainly used on industrial machines.

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Needles

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Sewing Machines Brief History

Sewing Machines of old

The Uses Of Sewing Machine

Modern sewing machines look and work in a much more mechanized way as compared to old sewing machines. Learn more.

Sewing machines were invented long back during the first Industrial Revolution. The intention behind the invention of such machines was to decrease the time required in sewing, as before this all the sewing work was done manually. The cloth companies needed to optimize their work and sewing machines was the answer.

Once the first sewing machine was invented, the productivity and the efficiency of the clothing and fabric industries increased vastly. Also, the sewing machines have improved greatly with their speeds increasing manifolds, variations available in stitching styles. The modern sewing machines look and work in a much more mechanized way as compared to the sewing machines which our great grandmothers used. Instead of simple stitching, they embroider, stitch, attach buttons, do pekoe and many more other activities.

The older machines used a single thread chain stitch mechanism. The modern sewing machine uses two threads instead of one and uses what is called lock stitching mechanism. The industrial sewing machines are generally specialized for one type of stitching since they need to be optimized. They are designed in a way that the fabric is able to glide in and out easily, without any hassle of thimbles and needles. The ease reduces the effort required and saves a lot of time.

The problem with the chain stitch was - it was extremely weak and it was possible to pull it apart very easily. With the introduction of machines in the field, people started to think that a better and stronger way of stitching could now be devised which would only be possible through machine usage. Lock stitch was the answer to their questions. In the case of lock stitch, two different threads are interlocked from both the sides of the fabric. It results in a stitch which can be looked as if the fabric is stitched from both ends making it much more strong and durable than the conventional chain stitch.

Thomas Saint was the first person to have a design for sewing machine patented. His machine was designed to work on canvas and leather. A working model of the same was never built. Other designs and patents came along in the future. Walter Hunt was the developer of lock stitch technique.

Other than the basic requirements in the motion of loopers, needles and bobbins, the most important movement is that of the fabric. It is necessary that the fabric moves at the required time (generally continuously) so that the stitches are made at the right position. The motion is also called as `feed`. Typical feed motion include: needle feed, drop feed, puller, walking foot, and manual. Generally, more than one kind of feed is used in a single machine to optimize the working.

A household machine will generally include only the lock stitch mechanism. But the machine can be used in a little different way (generally by moving the needle in different ways which is an included function in the machine); fancy stitches can be made possible. The simplest form of a fancy stitch is zigzag in which the needle just needs to perform an oscillatory motion continuously as the stitching is done normally.

Mechanical configuration can differ vastly in sewing machines. Some of the typical configurations are - cylinder bed, flat bed, off the arm and post bed. All the basic feed mechanism and stitch types are available in all these configurations. However, for industrial purposes the best possible configuration is used for a type of stitch. Like, blind stitch always uses cylinder bed configuration.

The invention of sewing machine was a necessity. And its introduction greatly increased the production and quality of the cloth industry.

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Learn To Sew: Choosing and Preparing Fabric

When first learning to sew, you will read or have many people tell you to stick with cotton or cotton polyester blends for your beginning projects. I do agree that these are some of the easiest fabrics to work with. However, my girls thankfully removed my fear of working with other materials.

You will read or have many people tell you to stick with cotton or cotton polyester blends for your beginning projects. I do agree that these are some of the easiest fabrics to work with. However, my girls thankfully removed my fear of working with other materials, such as organic cotton and organic bamboo.

When I first started sewing I tried to understand all of the differences between the fabrics: the fibers (natural vs. manmade), the fabrications (woven, knit, non woven)… After being overwhelmed, I stuck with cotton and polyester/cotton blends. Then my kids got involved in choosing their own fabrics and I threw all cares out the window. Anything shiny, see through, or furry were the most exciting to them. We also combined different fabrics, using anything and everything together in the same projects! (That last statement would make most professional seamstresses croak.)

Through this we learned : what we did like working with, what was difficult and why, why some fabrics didn’t work well together, which fabrics needed special seams, some that we would prefer using a serger with…the list goes on. All the things that we could have read about, but we completely understood why through our hands on experiences. Again, barriers were broken down, and problem solving skills were sharpened. We noticed that certain needles worked better than others and we needed special seams for certain fabrics to deal with fraying… Although we still couldn’t name all of the different types of fabrics we recognized them by feel and look. We are just now starting to identify all of them by name.

Just the other day my youngest daughter and I were looking for fabric for her Christmas presents. We picked up a beautiful linen fabric and she immediately was able to identify that it would not be good for her project because she needs to sew these pillows with the edges exposed. We had done a previous project with linen that had fallen apart over time from the stress on the seams.
There are some excellent books that discuss all the types of fabrics, as well as the special treatment they need. My favorite is Singer’s Complete Photo Guide to Sewing. It is an excellent beginners book.

If you are wanting to stay with the easier fabrics, look for:
1. Does it unravel easily. Look at the bottom edges of a bolt where the fabric has been cut. Is it coming apart real easy or staying together?
2. For matching seams; solids and small prints are best.
Fabrics are either Directional or Non directional. Directional fabrics or fabrics "with nap" - means that it either has a design that can only go in one direction, or the fabric looks lighter or darker depending on how you hold it. This type of fabric must be cut in a certain way so that both sides look the same (i.e., the design isn’t upside down). When working with directional fabrics you might have to buy extra to accommodate the design. *Don’t let this stop you from buying these fabrics. However, if you or your child are perfectionists I would steer away from plaids, starting off.
Non directional or "without nap" - means that the design can be turned any way and it looks the same, or there is no design at all.
3. Fabric that do not stretch alot.
Some examples of "easy to work with" fabrics include: cotton, polyester cotton blends, denims, firm knits (not as much stretch), wools, broadcloths, poplin, flannel, sweatshirt knits, seersucker, calico…the list goes on. (When I first started, I would look at a list like this and say, "I don’t know what all these are - help". Remember, with you and your child’s first projects being small, you are not having to buy large quantities of fabric, so don’t feel limited. Look, feel, and experiment! )

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THREE SUGGESTIONS FOR FINDING FABRICS
1. Buy on sale only. There are great deals out there. *If you go into a fabric store, ask if they have a discount table. Internet sights will have a link to their discount fabrics.
2. Use old clothes. My husband works on our family ranch and goes through clothes like crazy. We use his old shirts, jeans, and socks. My youngest daughter at 3 even used a pair of her old underwear, stitched the legs up, and made a hat for herself (she was only allowed to wear it in the house with family).
3. Use other people’s old clothes. My grandmother was getting rid of a huge bag of clothing, so my girls asked if they could have them. We made the cutest quilts, headbands, and purses with her silky shirts.

Very Important - Let your kids choose their fabrics - even if they don’t match and are ugly!!

One more thing to consider: will what your making need to be washed often? Fabric is either washable or dry clean only. For the projects that we will wash a lot (our clothes, doll clothes, and some of our tote bags) we buy washable fabrics, due to the expense of dry cleaning.
**You will be amazed at all of the beautiful faux fabrics available now, that are actually machine washable.

PREPARING FABRIC FOR SEWING
*When buying fabric, look at the information on the care of the fabric (i.e., washing, dry cleaning, if it has been pre-shrunk, or if it will shrink). At stores this is found on the end of the bolt. When buying over the internet they post this info. for you. If the fabric has colors that might bleed, or if it states that it will shrink some when washed - wash it. A great habit to get into is, right when you get your fabric (if it is machine washable) wash it. We put ours in the wash to preshrink and we add a little vinegar to help set the colors. We then dry and press.

This way your fabric is ready when you are ready to sew. I learned this the hard way. I made some precious 4th of July US flag quilted placemats. Although, I didn’t have to preshrink the fabric, we couldn’t use them to eat on because I didn’t set the colors. If I were to wash them now our white stripes would turn pink; we still use them to decorate with.
Another example: Your child makes their first shirt, it fits perfect, you wash it, it shrinks, and they can’t wear it again! If it states that the fabric will shrink, take the time to wash it!

DRY CLEAN OR MACHINE WASHABLE?
The important thing is to take into consideration what you are making. Will it need to be washed often? If yes, buy machine washable. We use a lot of dry cleanable upholstery fabrics for our pillows and purses. We also use this fabric for special dresses.

If the bolt states that these fabrics (dry clean only) will shrink, the safest thing to do is send it to the cleaners.

Kristi learned to sew right along with her daughters. The girls were age 3 and 6, at the time! Because it was such an enjoyable experience she wants to encourage others to pursue this endeavor.

Kristi experienced the woes of feeling very ignorant just trying to read a pattern and was discouraged from trying to teach her girls on her own. After receiving a new sewing machine from her husband for her birthday, she became bound and determined to fulfill her desire to learn to sew.

Kristi’s plan was to learn everything before she tried to teach her kids. But as she was learning, her girls caught her enthusiasm and in amazement she watched them flourish in learning to sew right along with her. Kristi says that, "quite honestly, because we knew nothing I experienced a real freedom in my own education".

Now, at age 8 yrs. old, her daughter can sew her own dresses, and the 11 yr. old has a passion for sewing, and is a better seamstress than Kristi.
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What Kristi wants to do, is share her journey in sewing; to help others know (with hind sight being 20/20) that the best way to learn is by doing. She has spent the last 3 years sharing with friends and family their way of learning to sew, as well as, the projects and patterns that built their skills. She has seen it not only work for others, but truly bring a delight into the sewing experience.

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Sewing Machines Can Save You Money

Where You Can Save Money With Your Sewing

Everyone likes to save money. With your sewing, it is easier to do than you might think. And…think about this, the more you save, the more you will have put aside when you want that special fabric or that new sewing machine.

Here are a few ideas to help you save money with your sewing that you may not have thought of.

Save buttons, zippers etc from clothing that has worn out. Keep a sectioned container and store these items, you will be surprised how often you can recycle.

Always check the remnant table when in your fabric store, you will find some great bargains. Often times you can combine like colors in prints, stripes and plain fabrics into an outfit, and all from the remnant table.

With the cute tops around, like the camisole styles, they take little fabric so the remnant table is often a great place to find fabric for these.

You often see the plain color singlet style tops on sale, these can be made individual for just you, with beads, appliqus, braiding, cording, embroidery, once again, your imagination can have a party.

End of season pattern sales are a great place to stock up on patterns, they can go at very reasonable prices, great savings.

If you buy end of season fabrics when they are on sale, you will have them to start your next wardrobe for next season. You will be a ’season ahead’ so to speak.
Check out the Manchester stores and soft furnishings. I use a lot of soft furnishing fabric, mainly because they are different and you rarely see them made up into fashion garments.

When flat sheets are on sale, they usually are really fantastic prices, they can make up into wonderful curtains, or join two to make a duvet/quilt cover, sew around the edges, leave one end open, add buttons and buttonholes and ….viola!!! a new quilt cover and matching curtains. They can also be made into a couch throws. Your imagination will have a wonderful time with what you can do

When interior design shops have to replace their sample ranges, many of these samples are just the right size for throw cushions and other craft items. It only takes a question and they can only say ‘yes or no’. If they say yes, you are a winner. If they say no, then ask the next design shop you find.

Check out the shops that have a rewards system. If you join as a member, when you have spent a certain amount you qualify for a discount on your purchases. See if you have one with this offer near you and take advantage of it. If there isn’t one, why not suggest it to your favorite supplier.

I hope these tips have given you some ideas, so start saving money with your sewing, it’s all in the planning.

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Christmas Sewing Ideas, Faster With A Sewing Machine

Great Christmas Gift Ideas To Sew

If things are a bit tight this Christmas, why not drag out the sewing machine and make your own Christmas gifts. It doesn’t have to be a complex piece of clothing. The suggestions below are all simple and easy to make. The biggest cost will be the fabric, so shop around for remnants and discount fabrics.

Elegant Table Runner & Placemats

When you think about it, the simple table runner is just a long rectangle, and placemats are just smaller ones. If you buy some nice organza or patterned satin material in festive colours, you can whip up a unique and beautiful gift in a matter of minutes.

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A good size for a table runner is 60" long by 13" wide (or 160cm by 34cm). A good size for a placemat is 17" by 12" (or 45cm by 32cm). So for 6 placemats and 1 table runner, you’ll need around 2 yards of fabric (2 metres).
For each item you will need two pieces of fabric, so fold your fabric in half (right sides together) and draw up your pattern pieces using tailors chalk and a ruler (don’t forget to include a seam allowance).

Cut out, then sew together leaving a small gap in each piece (to turn the right way around). Turn right side out and iron (ironing the unfinished seam in place). Now run a seam around the entire outer side as close to the edge as possible. Voila!

Ladies Evening Wrap (or Day Wrap)

Summer evenings are great, but sometimes they can be a little cool. Why not make this easy evening wrap - a quick and easy gift idea for Christmas too! Or, if you have a friend with Lupus, why not make them a daytime wrap so they can be shielded from the sun.

Great fabrics for this include silk or shot silk for an evening wrap, and tight weave cheesecloth which blocks the sun but still allows for air circulation for a day wrap.

The wrap is 31′ wide by 63′ long (or 80cm by 160cm). However, our preference would be to have both long edges of the wrap as a selvedge edge, so if you find suitable fabric in a roll with a width just slightly larger than these (say 36" instead of 31 ‘), go ahead and buy it - a little extra width won’t hurt.

Before you buy your fabric, you need to decide what embellishment, if any, you want to put on the ends of the wrap. You can leave the edges as just a straight edge, you can attach some fringing or other decorative ribbon, or you can make your own fringe (if you are using a fabric than fringes easily). If you are buying decorative ribbon or fringing, you will need 63" or 160cm.

If you decide to make your own fringe, don’t forget to factor that into how much fabric you will need. An average fringe is 2′ long (or 7cm), so you will need to buy 31 ‘ wide by 68 ‘ long (or 80cm by 174cm).

Then just stitch those edges that need to be stitched. For the sides (if you have to stitch them) I’d use a really tight zigzag stitch (test first on a scrap piece of fabric). For the ends, if you are just hemming, use the same stitch. If you will be attaching ribbon or fringing, sew a normal hem.

If you are fringing the wrap yourself, start unpicking the material at one end, and continue until the fringe measures 2′ long (or 7cm). Now grab bunches of the fringing about 1/4" wide (1/2cm), and tie in a knot so that the knot is as close the edge of the solid fabric as possible. Repeat every 1/4" until you have knotted the entire edge. Now repeat with the other end of the wrap.

So, start sewing - hopefully these ideas will inspire you!

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Diane Ellis has been sewing since she was very young and got her first sewing machine at 6 years old (albeit a miniature one!). She sews purely for friends and family, and enjoys making her own patterns, and using her skills to decorate her home. She is the co-author of the website Sewing4Dummies.com where you’ll find other great free patterns for Christmas Gift ideas. Also, for a limited time, you can sign up for a free 6 part sewing course.

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The History Of Brother

Here’s something you probably didn’t know: Brother started out as a sewing company? Yes, you heard right. Brother had its start back in 1908 as Yasui Sewing Machine Co, founded by Kanekichi Yasui in Nagoya, Japan. And a few years later, the company was renamed Yasui Brothers’ Sewing Machine Co. The sewing machines sold and the company became Nippon Sewing Machine Manufacturing Co in 1934.

By 1954, Brother International Corporation, as they were now called, began exporting the sewing machines overseas with much success. This success continued for several years with many advances in home appliances and knitting machines. However, the Brother of today really came on the scene in 1971, when they created the very first high-speed dot matrix printer.

Electronic typewriters were next in 1985 and the focus began to shift to more business oriented products and devices. Telecommunications and electronic stationary were even on the bill as Brother progressed through the twentieth century.

And even as the company progressed into the twenty-first century, Brother was still cranking out the sewing machines under various subsidiaries including Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Xian Typical Brother Industries Co and Brother Sewing Machine Xian Co to name a few.

In 2003, Brother began producing multi-function devices. Recently expanding into China, Brother is still in the forefront of printer sales. And you can’t forget about those sewing machines! Over the years they have produced all sorts of products such as label printers, typewriters, machine tools, fax machines and other computer products. While their products are distributed under the Brother name they are also distributed as OEM products with other companies.

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4 Effective Steps To Buying A Sewing Machine

Have you been thinking of getting a sewing machine but didn’t know what to look out for, given the many different brands, styles, models and prices available nowadays? It’s understandable. After all, the sewing machine is one of the most hefty investments you’ll probably buy for your sewing room and hence it’s natural to feel a little anxious and lost with all the information available.

To help you with this, here are some guidelines to look out for when choosing a suitable sewing machine:

(1) Plan The Usage of The Sewing Machine

Ask yourself, what do you intend to use the sewing machine for? Is it for sewing new shirts for your husband, making quilts for the baby or embroidering elaborate designs on your new hankies? Whatever your specific reason may be, always remember this. Sewing machines are designed for different purposes and getting one that meet your requirements is the crux of a good buying decision. Don’t get something just because your neighbour has one or you’ll end up with a white elephant!

Next, take a look at the space available in your sewing room or the corner of your house where you’ll be placing the sewing machine. Is it large or small? Are there electrical ports available? Knowing this will in turn help you decide if you need a sewing machine that’s electric, mechanical, computerized, compact or simply serger.

(2) Research On the Brands & Models Available

Once you’ve a general idea of what you probably need, research on the brands or models of sewing machines which specializes in that. For example, if embroidery’s your thing, googling for that will direct you to brands like Husqvarna Viking etc. Check out the models they offer, their features and of course, the price ranges.

Take a look at some of the customer’s feedback to see if there’s anything particular to feel good or bad about a certain model.

(3) Decide On Your Budget

By this time, you’ll have a general idea of how much the sewing machines that fulfil your needs, costs. Decide how much you can and are willing to spend. The range can vary from under $100 for a basic model to over $7,000 for a machine that does almost everything except cutting out your fabric. Be firm and don’t fall into the trap of buying something because you think you "might" need them. Go for something you know you’ll definitely use once you hand over your credit card to the cashier!

(4) Test Out the Machine(s)

Shortlist a few sewing machines you may want to buy and pop by for a trial at the nearest local dealer. Or the place of someone whom you know owns the machine. Test out the stitches and features that you’ll be using with samples of fabric you work on most often.

At the same time, check out with your friend or the dealer about its durability, warranty, ease of replacing parts, cost of servicing, upgrades etc. If you’re checking with a dealer, do remember to ask if they offer free sewing classes as a purchase bonus.

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(5) Make The Purchase

Once you’ve decide which machine to get, making the purchase is the easiest part. You can buy it from your local dealer or online via reputed distributers. Some online distributors offer great discounts or bargains because of their lower operating costs. However, do make sure such savings are not overridden by an unfair return policy or hefty shipping costs. Know your rights so that you’ll have a much enjoyable online purchasing experience!

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Sewing Machines: A High-tech Gift 

What contains computer chips, an LCD touch-screen control panel, USB ports and the capability of connecting to the Internet?

The answer: today’s high-tech sewing machine. The same advances in digital engineering found inside the latest personal computers and electronic entertainment gadgets also drive the modern sewing machine.

Not surprisingly, sewing machines are catching on as Mother’s Day gifts. The bells and whistles actually make sewing easier than ever and let Mom customize what she creates with her new machine. She can personalize a pair of jeans with her daughter’s name, turn ordinary T-shirts into glam garments, and whip up fabulous decorator pillows, thanks to modern advances in sewing-machine technology.

Simply put, today’s sewing machine is a high-tech wonder-and best of all, you need no special knowledge of technology to put it to work. "If you haven’t seen sewing machines since high school Home Economics you’ll be amazed at how far they’ve come," said June Mellinger, Director of Education for Brother International Corporation’s Home Appliance Division.

Today’s sewers and embroiderers take to their computers to hook up to the Internet and download the latest embroidery patterns, or create their own heirloom stitches using templates from inside their machines; create portraits of friends with optional software, family members and pets using thread as paint; and customize gifts with names, faces, messages and unique designs.

Many are inspired to go online and communicate via chat-rooms, blogs and podcasts across the globe, sharing stitches, patterns, and how-to information.

The new technology also does away with the tedium once associated with stitching. Many of today’s machines feature automatic threading, cut threads and craft perfect buttonholes. Some machines even let you design your own unique stitch.

And it’s all done at "warp" speed. "Sewing today is so fast, people are amazed," Ms. Mellinger continued. "Some machines sew up to 1,000 stitches a minute. What used to take hours to do now takes minutes."
                                    
All that’s fine, but according to Ms. Mellinger, the real "wow" factor is how the machine lets you customize your work. People enjoy giving gifts that are as unique as the gift giver, without needing an engineering degree.

"You can really personalize what you do on your machine, and that’s what Brother users find the most thrilling," she said. "With the help of optional software, to be able to take a snapshot and let the machine turn that into an embroidery pattern is pretty remarkable-and what’s even more remarkable is how easy it is to accomplish, thanks to Brother’s technology."

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For more information about Brother home sewing machines, and to find which sewing or embroidery machine is right for you, visit www.brother.com. A stitch in time-At 1,000 stitches a minute, a sewing machine makes personalizing a pair of jeans a lot easier.