YouTube user ScubaNomad63 wants everyone to know that just because he sews, doesn't mean he isn't macho. To prove it, he's uploaded a video of himself operating a sewing machine rigged to run on a 3.5L V8 engine – pumping 150 BHP! … [Read more...] about Extreme Sewing: For the ‘Macho’ Trimmer
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Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease
We're excited to debut the first installment in a series of short "Pro Tip" videos that we've produced to help rookie (and perhaps even not-so-rookie) auto trimmers get the job done – effectively, efficiently and professionally. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease
The Anatomy of a Sewing Needle
A proper and healthy needle is, without a doubt, the flux capacitor to any good sewing machine. But how much do we really know about them? Until recently, I couldn't correctly name and point out all nine parts of a sewing needle. Can you? … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Sewing Needle
Sew Healthy with Proper Ergonomics
Sewing & Craft Alliance recently published a short, two-page guide on how to set up your sewing room so that you don't hurt or stress your back while working. The guide is geared more towards the seamstress than the auto trimmer, but the basic rules of sewing ergonomics remain the same. It's definitely worth a read. … [Read more...] about Sew Healthy with Proper Ergonomics
Free Singer Sewing Machine Guides
Speaking of troubleshooting, did you know that Singer Corporation maintains an online library of manuals and guides to help trimmers operate their sewing machines? Information on nearly every model – including the commonly used Singer 111w – is available. … [Read more...] about Free Singer Sewing Machine Guides
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