You’ve probably seen a sewing machine before, but there are a few obvious differences with an industrial machine. The biggest one is lubrication ... but the hand wheel wouldn’t budge at ...

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Image caption, Sewing by hand can be less daunting than using a machine - as long as you are ... and you’re good to go. One more thing. You probably know what a thimble is (even if you’ve ...