That’s how we feel about sewing machines. Sure, there’s a motor. There’s a needle and some thread. But how does the machine make a stitch? We always wondered, but after watching a recent ...

In this example, we are using a Brother LX3817 Sewing Machine that is on the lower end of cost. This basic machine might not have all the bells and whistles, but it should allow you to do a basic ...

It is as satisfying as I had remembered, and I encourage anyone who thinks that they would never be able to learn how to make ...

Originally, his Alfa sewing machine could only do a straight stitch or a zig-zag of varying widths. Since this was an old sewing machine, all of the controls were knobs and levers. RC car servos ...

Leather goods are known for their longevity in the fashion industry, with their usage spanning footwear, handbags, and clothing. Nevertheless, their production can be quite complex. Thus, if the ...

Ornament from Old Clothing Last year I wanted to make some handmade Christmas ornaments as keepsakes for my parents’ ...

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However, I will admit that I was embarrassed last night, when I sat at the dive bar that my daughter, Curly Girl, runs with my dopey little sewing box ... sew even a single stitch could repair ...

Full Embroidery Application with Starter Pack: S-1501 commercial embroidery machine can stitch on denim, canvas, leather, vinyl, caps, shoes, bags and anything an industrial machine can stitch on ...

Flatbed scanners aren’t complicated machines, and they don’t vary much from model to model. Still, there are some traits that make the best scanners stand out above their peers. After checking ...