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Intro To Industrial Sewing Machines

My name is Eric Strebel, I am an Industrial Designer and run Botzen Design Inc., a product design and development company focusing on handheld and table top consumer products. I design products for global partners from initial concept to mass production, including hand drawn ideation concept sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, as well as CAD and pre production samples. I bring dreams to life and I also document and preserve my craft & process on my Design and Making YouTube channel .

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December 27th, 2021December 23rd, 2021

Did you know that you can buy an Industrial Sewing machine for $300-$400 on CraigsList? That’s right, a heavy duty machine that can sew through most heavy duty materials, including leather with ease. You will need to do a few things with the machine before you can use it for your projects however. Industrial sewing machines […]

Your Sewing Skills Are Needed In The Fight Against Covid-19

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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March 20th, 2020March 26th, 2020

update: march 23, 2020 – OSCMS has put out a document addressing how you can help by sewing. Please look at this doc to get involved. For the masses of makers that are eager to help in these times of need, it turns out your needle and thread may be as strong or stronger of […]

Makers Designing, Fabricating Their Own Tool Bags

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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October 16th, 2018

Have you ever thought of designing and sewing up your own everyday carry (EDC) bag?

Making Sense of the Confusing Landscape of Embroidery Software

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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October 11th, 2017October 10th, 2017

So you bought a new embroidery machine, but what type of software should you be using? These recommendations should help you get started.

Sewing a Personalized Leather Tool Roll

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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July 27th, 2017

How to sew a very lovely roll-up leather organizer for your hand tools.

Learn the Lingo: Machine Embroidery

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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@calebkraft

December 21st, 2016July 5th, 2017

Machine embroidery can be a fun way to make your own custom patches or embroidered details, but here are some basic terms you should know.

Review: Brother SE400 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

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