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Sewing Machine Magic
Monday, August 30th, 2010Portable Sewing Machine Lets Sweatshop Employees Work On Go
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
From our Bangladesh channel: The Smart Stitch is being hailed as a revolutionary garment factory that fits in the palm of your hand.
How to Use a Sewing Machine : How to Thread a Sewing Machine: Part 1
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Learn how to thread a sewing machine, beginning with the spool pins and more in this free sewing video taught by an expert tailor. Expert: Neal Jones Bio: Neal Jones is the owner of A Perfect Fit Alterations in Burleson, TX. He has over 30 years of experience in mechanics and sewing machine repair. He is an expert at knowing how machinery operates. Filmmaker: bobby Hester
Sewing Machine Techniques : How to Use a Sewing Machine
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
To use a sewing machine, first pin the two pieces of fabric together along the seam, drop the presser foot over the fabric, reverse stitch to secure the seam, and continue sewing slowly in a straight line. Begin using a sewing machine using scrap pieces of fabric to practice with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing. Expert: Sam Lewis Contact: www.darkleather.net Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood. Filmmaker: Todd Green
Setting up your sewing machine
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
You’ve bought a sewing machine and you’re keen to get sewing, but first things first! Before you move on to the basic techniques, make sure you know how to set up a machine properly by following this simple video demonstration.
The Sewing Machine (song)
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Opening scene from a 40s musical starring Betty Hutton. Hutton’s most notable film role was the part of Annie Oakley in the 1950 musical of “Annie Get Your Gun.” One of her best known songs, “Blow a Fuse” (later renamed “It’s Oh So Quiet”), was covered by Icelandic artist, Bjork (Björk) This song appears on Betty Hutton’s CD albums, “Spotlight on Betty Hutton” and “Satin & Spurs”. Complete lyrics of this song, as well as, other oldies @ www.lyricsvault.net Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine A girl’s best friend If I didn’t have my sewing machine I’d a come to no good end But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle And wheel the wheel by day So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to play Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine A friend in need If I didn’t having my sewing machine A wicked life I’d lead But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle And dream about romance So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to dance Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine Me pride and joy If I didn’t having me sewing machine I’d a married James McCoy But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle And that’s the end of Jim ‘Cause by night I get so weary I don’t even look good to him
Sewing Machine Demo
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Pam Cortese Demonstrates how various machines work
Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions
Friday, February 19th, 2010
- 60-stitch computerized free-arm sewing machine with LCD display
- 7 styles of 1-step auto-sizing buttonholes; 1-touch start/stop and reverse functions
- Snap-on presser feet; wide table accessory for larger projects such as quilts
- Measures 9-3/5 by 9-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty
Product Description
The CS6000i from Brother is a 60 stitch computerized free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. The machine features an LCD display for computerized stitch selection. The built in stitches include utility stithces for mending and garment construction, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches and quilting stitches. This machine has a one step automatic buttonholer with 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes built-in. The machine also has built-in super-wide… More >>
Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions
Start Sewing- How to Thread a Sewing Machine
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
www.startsewing.co.uk has over 100 articles and videos on all aspects of sewing and dress making.