Oh, and great video!! I went and bought an old singer that is on a clutch and does 5000 stitches/per... I have no choice but to sew fast! I need a servo!
I'm guessing it's an industrial machine setup, the easiest way to slow down the machine for clutch motor is to lower the presser foot. It should be too connecting rods in between the motor and the presser foot itself and if you can there should be a little screw in the middle of the two rods and you're able to lower the pressure foot down. That will limit the range of speed you can signal to the motor.
Great tips! If someone is brand new to sewing, just sew shapes on scrap fabrics. Draw a big square, then big circles once squares are easy. Practice on cheap cotton fabric til you feel confident
Actually, I have no problem with slow sewing. I find that I make my worst mistakes, many redo's, and frustrating errors, when I rush to speed up the project. I prefer taking my time, with many breaks, and I often allow my work to rest overnight between important steps. This takes longer, but I am more often satisfied with the final result.
Thanks so much for this tip because I do slow really slow to try to ensure I slow sew straight. I do use the magnet which helps me alot.I am a member of Sew-it Academy but I need to continue to classes. I complete lesson 1 but then life got busy. Just Subscribed, glad I found your channel.
My tip is to read the pattern instructions before cutting the fabric. Than read all the way through before sewing and lastly read as you sew each part.
Oh, and great video!! I went and bought an old singer that is on a clutch and does 5000 stitches/per... I have no choice but to sew fast! I need a servo!
I'm guessing it's an industrial machine setup, the easiest way to slow down the machine for clutch motor is to lower the presser foot. It should be too connecting rods in between the motor and the presser foot itself and if you can there should be a little screw in the middle of the two rods and you're able to lower the pressure foot down. That will limit the range of speed you can signal to the motor.
Great tips! If someone is brand new to sewing, just sew shapes on scrap fabrics. Draw a big square, then big circles once squares are easy. Practice on cheap cotton fabric til you feel confident
Yes, great advice!!
Actually, I have no problem with slow sewing. I find that I make my worst mistakes, many redo's, and frustrating errors, when I rush to speed up the project. I prefer taking my time, with many breaks, and I often allow my work to rest overnight between important steps. This takes longer, but I am more often satisfied with the final result.
This is a great point. Faster does not mean better.
Great video Alex.
Thanks so much for this tip because I do slow really slow to try to ensure I slow sew straight. I do use the magnet which helps me alot.I am a member of Sew-it Academy but I need to continue to classes. I complete lesson 1 but then life got busy. Just Subscribed, glad I found your channel.
Thanks so much for this super kind comment. I just subscribed to your channel as well!
My tip is to read the pattern instructions before cutting the fabric. Than read all the way through before sewing and lastly read as you sew each part.
Excellent advice
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