Monthly Archives: September 2009

Walking Foot Machines – A Primer

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Tom

A walking foot machine is great for industrial applications that require working with heavier materials. It looks just like a straight stitch/single needle machine, but it is designed to move materials evenly together during stitch formation. How it works? The … Continue reading →

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How to resolveStitch Skips

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Tom

Here’s a short list to consider if you’re having issues with stitches skipping. Wrong thread for the application. Quality defects in the thread. Improper needle / thread size relationship. Worn or defective thread guides or eyelets. Improper threading. Excessive machine … Continue reading →

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Urgency in Business

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Tom

I promised that I would include in this blog articles or educational pieces that I feel would help a lot of people regardless of your industry. Just read this in Inc. magazine and believe this is recommended reading for any … Continue reading →

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