Showing posts with label Sewing needle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sewing needle. Show all posts
The Vital Sewing Machine Parts and Supplies
The Discovery
Hand sewing is almost intuitive. Two pieces of cloth, a needle and a thread – the relationship is obvious. The natural movement of needle through cloth and back again is performed automatically. The problem is that the simple movement that’s so easy for a hand is impossible for a machine to perform. It can push a threaded needle down through the cloth but can’t let go of it to pick it up again on the other side of the fabric and push it through the other way.
The first patent for a sewing machine supply part that can replicate that move was filed in 1755 and others followed but no working machine resulted until 1830. The first functioning machine to contain that special sewing machine supply for sewing rooms was developed by Bathelemy Thimonnier, a French tailor. The sewing machine supply part used a hooked needle and a single thread to create a chain stitch. The fear of becoming obsolete overtook a mob of other French tailors that burned down Thimonnier’s factory.
The sewing machine supply part that creates a chain stitch is located below the fabric. A needle threaded near its point pushes the material and the special hooked piece catches the thread and pulls it into a loop before letting go. The next stitch places thread within the loop and the hooked piece pulls the first stitch tight when it creates the next loop. While such a contraption saves a lot of work, it can only make a straight seam that pulls loose if any part of the thread breaks.
The sewing machine supply part that makes a home machine better is the bobbin which introduces a second thread and attached it to the first. This creates a lock stitch, which, as its name suggests, is much more secure. While this type of sewing machine supply part is the breakthrough that made machine sewing possible, each subsequent sewing machine supply part made its mark. Parts that move the fabric forward, control stitch length, make a zig-zag stitch and so forth have resulted in wonderful advances in modern sewing.
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Finding Help for Your Vintage Sewing Machine Supplies
It doesn’t take much work or specialized knowledge to keep a sewing machine in tip-top shape. By the same token, it doesn’t take much work to restore your vintage sewing machine supplies to working condition. A sewing machine is usually made of metal with only a handful of moving parts.
Most of the works are safely enclosed in the machine and protected from the elements. In addition, it’s meant to be used indoors making it unlikely that even an old machine has been exposed to weather. With today’s technology, even a very old sewing machine in good condition can be restored and maintained.
Time Machine
The tools needed to work on vintage sewing machine supplies are very simple. A variety of screwdrivers may be all that you need along with some good lubricating oil made especially for sewing machines. If your antique sewing machine is a family heirloom, you may have a good idea of what kind of condition it’s vintage sewing machine supplies are in. In many cases, a sewing machine was lovingly used and cared for only set aside when replaced by a newer model. Often, it was only put away by someone who inherited it but already owned a machine. Such a machine will probably have all of its parts, perhaps only missing its manual.
You can find out about many styles of vintage sewing machine supplies by searching online. There are groups of antique collectors to match any kind of antique object. Parts that can wear out like a drive belt can often be replaced through online contacts or descriptions can be found enabling you to replace it with a modern substitute.
Before attempting to use the machine, take it apart to gently remove dust and rust. Apply oil wherever parts touch, especially moving parts. Special sewing machine oil will not become gummy, so it’s important to use the right stuff. If parts had to be wiped with water, allow them to dry before applying oil. The tension has to be set before you can begin sewing.
Make sure that the proper needles are installed and in good condition. If the thread breaks, it may mean that the tension needs to be adjusted or the needle and thread don’t correspond in size or weight. Someone who is knowledgeable about motors should take a look at the machine’s motor before attempting to use it. Furthermore, vintage sewing machine supplies are a good addition to any home’s décor.
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