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Portrait Sewing: For the ‘Artsy’ Trimmer

March 11, 2013 by Nadeem

So you think you're talented behind a sewing machine? Get a load of this guy... … [Read more...] about Portrait Sewing: For the ‘Artsy’ Trimmer

Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines

February 19, 2013 by Naseem

For as long as I can remember, my auto upholstery shop has had an abundance of antique sewing machines lying around. My father has been collecting them for years. Swap meets, garage sales, flea markets and even curbside trash picking has filled my shop with more machines than I care to count. Most are a century old and serve no purpose but to take up space – or so I thought. … [Read more...] about Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines

Extreme Sewing: For the ‘Macho’ Trimmer

September 13, 2012 by Nadeem

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

Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease

August 20, 2012 by Nadeem

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

June 16, 2012 by Nadeem

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

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