Sewing technology

sewing technology

The job of a sewing machine is always to create stitches, either to hold multiple pieces of cloth together to decorate the fabric or to create a garment or accessory. The way that the sewing machine accomplishes this task determines its classification.
Mechanical sewing machines have been around for more than a century. Previously, models were power-driven, when the seamstress would pump a treadle or foot pedal. Modern machines are powered electrically.
Most sewing machines offer a straight stitch; while some do include zigzag or other specialty stitches. The manual sewing machine uses either a rotary stitching system or an oscillating shuttle.
Electronic sewing machines offer an extensive range of stitches which are not available on a manual sewing machine. A collection of buttons or digital controls determines the kind of stitch the machine will implement.
Several stitches are decorative and are used for embroidery type applications. These sewing machines can also be used for mending and regular stitching applications.
Assisted or Computer-controlled sewing machines are among the most up to date add-ons to the sewing machine Computer-controlled sewing machines are usually used for embroidery.
Embroidery patterns can be developed on a computer, with the use of particular software and then loaded into the sewing machine through a memory card. These