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  • At the heart of the Union Lockstitch is its unique mechanism, which utilizes two threads—one from the needle and the other from a bobbin underneath the sewing plate. This lockstitch design creates a strong, durable seam that is essential for various types of fabric, including heavy materials like denim and lightweight textiles like silk. The machine operates by interlocking these two threads through a series of movement cycles, ensuring that the stitches are evenly spaced and consistent in tension.


  • At its core, the bobbin shuttle hook works in tandem with the bobbin and needle to create stitches in fabric. In a simplistic view, the bobbin holds the thread that is wound tightly and can be easily replaced when it runs out. The shuttle, usually housed within the sewing machine, moves back and forth to catch the needle thread and intertwine it with the bobbin thread. This hook-and-loop action is fundamental to the formation of a stitch, enabling seamless sewing of various materials.


  • I remembered the Stegosaurus costume my mom made for halloween one year, an impossibly complicated stretch of triangles stuffed with synthetic fluff atop a gray bodysuit (we didn’t yet know about Dinosaurs with feathers, thankfully). I remembered all of the ’70s clothing she made herself to save money and look fantastic anyway. I remembered how much she cared, and how this act of crafting was the physical manifestation of that love. What gift is more personal than a piece of clothing that won’t fit anyone else?

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