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| The sewing machine has been around for more than | | | | There are hundreds of models of sewing machines |
| two hundred years now and is still as popular today. | | | | and they all vary considerable in both price and |
| Most households have a sewing machine, whether | | | | performance. The more expensive models are |
| it’s for ornamental use or for taking care of | | | | sophisticated electronic machines that are also |
| those sewing chores. | | | | computerized. Even with all this technology however, |
| The sewing machine was invented to help join fabric | | | | these machines still work based on one main principle, |
| together using thread in order to make clothes. In order | | | | and that is the loop stitching system. |
| to create stitches, which are used to join pieces of | | | | Sewing machines consist of a number of different |
| fabric together, these machines take two threads and | | | | components and these include the electric motor, the |
| join them together within the machine and put them | | | | spool holder, the tension disc, the drive wheel, the |
| through the fabric. | | | | bobbin holder, the needle, and the foot pedal. Of |
| There are many different model sewing machines | | | | course these are only the basic components, there are |
| available today and many of these can produce a | | | | many more. The motor on sewing machines is |
| great variety of both plain and patterned stitches that | | | | controlled by the foot pedal and this lets the user vary |
| include cross stitch, chain stitch, and zig zag stitching. | | | | the speed they require when sewing. |
| Regular sewing machines use what is called a | | | | Like most devices, sewing machines do take a little bit |
| lockstitch. This is a stitch that is created using two | | | | of practice and patience especially when it comes to |
| threads. Older model sewing machines have been | | | | threading your machine. |