Along with a sewing pattern, thread, and fabric, you'll need the right sewing machine needle size and type for your project. Different fabrics require specific sewing machine needles. For example, ...

It seems we've mastered every part of the car-building process. When our engines wore out, we bought a book and rebuilt them. When the body shop gave us our first estimate, we learned how to paint. We ...

Like all Hackaday readers, we pride ourselves on having at least a passing acquaintance with how most things work. But we suspect to a lot of people, things we take for granted — computers, air ...

Treadle sewing machines work as well as electric models, if not better …. without electricity. They’re also inexpensive, $10.00 to $40.00 (I bought mine for $25.00, in good shape). With proper care ...

From the outside, a sewing machine is a wonderful bit of magic. A needle shoves thread up and down, and somehow a seam is formed. Here's a little YouTube video of this: What is that thread latching to ...

Like all Hackaday readers, we pride ourselves on having at least a passing acquaintance with how most things work. But we suspect to a lot of people, things we take for granted — computers, air ...

Since its invention more than 100 years ago, the sewing machine has become one of the most popular pieces of do-it-yourself equipment in North America. Unfortunately, this device has probably also ...

Free-motion quilting, preloaded alphabets, and hundreds of stitches—today’s sewing machines do more than stitch in a straight line. By Carol Benton, Stacey L. Nash Updated Oct 13, 2023 12:40 PM EDT We ...

Find the perfect sewing table for your sewing practice. There are tiny sewing desks for small sewing areas and large sewing ...

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 ...