Machines & tools

Thread, commonly rayon, polyester, or metallic, engineered with a fine, glossy finish and high strength to withstand the stress of high-speed decorative stitching.

Routine application of sewing-machine oil to designated moving metal parts to reduce friction, prevent wear, and keep the machine running smoothly and quietly.

The precise synchronization between the needle's position and the hook's rotation required for the hook to catch the thread loop and form a stitch.

A sewing machine controlled by manual dials and cams rather than a microprocessor, offering a fixed set of stitches driven by mechanical linkages and gears.

An embroidery machine fitted with several pre-threaded needles that the machine switches between automatically for multicolor designs without manual rethreading.