Sewing equipment and accessories

In this video tutorial on sewing with twin needles, an attempt was made to debunk the myth that they can only be sewn on cotton fabric.

I performed the most simple and well-known operations on thin stretch rayon satin, synthetic chiffon, stretch denim and drape ...

Actually, it's not difficult at all!

We only change the lower knife, since the upper one practically does not wear out because it is made of a harder metal. By the way, it is not necessary to buy a set of new knives. A worn knife can be sharpened and used again.

Remember, when making any repairs or replacing parts in sewing machines, do not forget to clean and lubricate them!..

My first sewing machine was my grandmother's "Singer" with a bullet-shaped shuttle and a manual drive.

I must say that this machine was "heroic": it crossed the Soviet empire three times. First from Blagoveshchensk on the Chinese border to Znamenka in the Kirovograd region in Ukraine, then to Novosibirsk and the last trip back to Ukraine in Krivoy Rog.

Mom also started sewing on this "Singer", but "one fine day" in 1972 she bought "The Seagull" with a large polished pedestal.

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Ironing pads are an indispensable tool for a tailor.

They are used in many wet heat treatment (WHT) operations.

Pillows are especially important in the work of an outerwear tailor who performs specific work on shaping the details of the product.

Beginning tailors ask if it is possible to do an OBE on the front and back of a coat or jacket without using pillows.

Unfortunately, without pillows, only a special ironing press can give shape to these parts.

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What kind of machines do you like and how to choose sewing equipment? - I am often asked by visitors to "Couturier" and members of my groups from social networks.

I like industrial machines, so-called. "universals".

They work great with any denim and drape fabrics.

Prices now I do not know, something in the region of 300 dollars. Marks do not have significant differences.

All these machines come with an industrial table, a motor and make only one straight line.

The stitch length and thread tension are, of course, adjustable. Speeds vary from 2 engine revolutions per minute to 500.

Most importantly, they are adapted to home electrical networks, which was not the case before.

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Sewing clothes at home is a rather difficult task, and not only because the home couturier does not have enough space to work.

The main reason is outdated technology and the lack of accessories for sewing machines that facilitate and speed up the sewing process.

One of these accessories for sewing machines is a device for processing the bottom into a hem with a closed cut.

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Beginning tailors do not attach much importance to the choice of scissors.

They often use paper scissors, surgical, children's and even manicure scissors, not realizing that the use of inappropriate scissors leads to numerous difficulties and a decrease in the class of products.

What kind of scissors should you choose?

Scissors with a laser sight can be useful to fabric sellers and tailors.

Promotional articles report that it is "comfortable to use, sharpened scissors with steel blades have a laser sight system,

so you always see where the next cut will be.

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Before sewing leather with your own hands, you should know that it comes in different types - different dressing, thickness and purpose.

If we talk about clothing leather, then it is thinner and softer than haberdashery and shoe leather.

In any case, you will need a special needle with a “spade” sharpening, a special foot, glue tape for “sweeping” the skin and, possibly, rubber glue (you can take “Moment”).

Ustanforging blocks, eyelets and buttons at home has ceased to be a difficult task.

The main thing is to find the right tool.

The most widespread today are manual presses.

Sometimes a punch and a matrix are included in a set of blocks or buttons.