#industrial sewing machine size

[aishavass]

In terms of revenue, the global industrial sewing machines market is dominated by Asia Pacific, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. In...

[maryharrisk5]

The market is driven by robust demand for apparel due to rise in population.

[evonnebaker]

In terms of revenue, the global industrial sewing machines market is dominated by Asia Pacific, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. In terms of revenue, the apparels segment led the application market demand in 2018. This segment is projected to attain a 46.9% market share by 2025.

[bismuthburnsblue]

does anyone have any professional plus size dress forms theyd recommend? im preferably looking for the style that has the start of legs, not one thats joined all the way down.

ill take any reccs regardless of budget but i am looking for something on the cheaper end (of the prices good, body accurate forms can be, anyway!)

(im uk based, if that makes a difference)

[fungalittleweirdo]

Yandere Rise Donatello Designer "Catch Stitch" AU

okay, hear me out.

let me give context for this concept idea first (you could skip the next paragraph if you don't care, i'm just weird, i promise i start discussing the concept right after this next paragraph trust me)

i am a huge fan of this one designer in new york, bella pietro, her work is amazing. i was able to attend her bridal line debut fashion show in person this past sunday and got to speak with her very briefly. she's very lovely, relatable, super down to earth, and humble. she is also one of the influences for my own jewellery line, but this isn't the point i'm making, i'm going insanely off topic. i thought about what it would be like being a clothes designer in nyc.

donatello is the founder and ceo (at least, that's canonically what i'm led to believe) of Genius Built Technologies. it's also canon he designs Genius Built Apparel. i initially had this idea and shared it on discord a while back based around donnie being a member of a discord server with other designers. these designers usually joined said server for creativity, support, sharing each others' work, and giving critiques when wanted.

imagine you, an up-and-coming designer, join this server to gain more reach. while donnie was bored looking at others' designs and critiquing them harshly when asked to, he admired your work and advocated for you so that you could gain more popularity. the two of you accepted each other's friend requests and started talking in dms. he admired your work and thought it was cute how you were slowly rising in the industry, but you needed the right connections to actually get things going. you started getting seamstresses and a manager, but that took your time away from donnie.

donnie might have found out you lived in new york, that was when he suggested a meet-up for a collaboration. he was excited when you said yes, and a GB Apparel x For You line was in the works for when the two of you started discussing potential pieces. your crew got a little upset when you put all your attention on the collaborative project, especially your manager, and they thought it was a bad idea. you thought about listening to them and backing away to work on the collab line in the future. donnie... didn't really like that.

he loved spending time with you, as hard as it was for him to admit it. he adored the way you drew your designs, the face you made when you focused and shrimped over your tablet to get the details just right. he told you to adjust your posture, and you did it with a stretch, you ran your fingers through your hair he so badly wanted to run his fingers through instead. donnie hated the thought of having that taken away from him. once you told him you wanted to file away the collaborative project for another time, he managed to manipulate and gaslight convince you into believing your manager has the wrong idea, because his own brand was well known and high quality.

you hesitantly agreed with him and your crew began getting a distaste for you when you arrived late to meetings, made decisions with poor judgement, and delayed your own projects in favour of working with donatello instead. what you didn't know is that donnie anonymously emailed them all to quit their jobs with you because you were practically not working with them anymore. your crew moved on to work with other local designers. you didn't think much of it, you were aware people in this business would come and go, they would find other people to work for and it's no big deal, because you could sew your designs yourself.

besides, donatello had been a big help, he lent you his sewing machines that literally sewed by themselves. your own fall line had been presented on a runway at a moderately sized venue, a team curated by donatello organised it as if he were your manager. everyone on the server the two of you met on barely showed their support at first, until you got incoming praises and compliments from everyone after donatello's worship of you was sent in the runway channel. you were unaware to the fact that donatello threatened everyone with their careers if they didn't support you.

everyone seemed beginning to dislike you, your fans acknowledged that it didn't seem to be you at fault because your head was still held up high, staying positive and thanking anyone who bothered to take a look at your collection. donatello was working behind the scenes to isolate you as much as possible. he didn't want anyone taking you away from him because you were his precious fashion genius, your ideas complement his. that's why GB Apparel x For You is going to rock the fashion world, he had thought, deep in his delusions of spending more time with you. one look at you and it had his heart beating out of his chest.

your workspace in his apartment was a mess, fabrics everywhere, sketchbooks and a couple tablets (courtesy of Genius Built Technologies) with plenty of space for designs and you sat on the floor with your hair a mess and new glasses (those were courtesy from donatello himself) on your face after staring at the screens for so long. the softshell simply watched you work, enamoured and savouring the way you find his apartment more comfortable to work in because yours is already so cluttered.

donatello was so proud to see the results of your collaboration, he kissed the top of your head and held you close. you've had affectionate friends before, but you had only intimately known donnie for a few months. sure, he was one of the turtles that saved new york years ago, not to mention his brand even climbed up the ranks for a place in paris fashion week alongside balenciaga and valentino... so you knew him... but you didn't ask for this. you used to have more friends, lovely colleagues. whatever happened to that ?

of course, once the collab line debuted in the spring you went back to work, you designed a men's fall line you thought would grab people's attention. it certainly snatched donatello's, when he called you frequently and realised you were parting from him to work on your own, it pissed him off. he wanted to know what you were hiding. you hesitantly let him in on a day when you were being interviewed by april for press, dressed up for photography and not for him. you're only for him, no one should see you except when you're beside him. he lashed out at you in front of april, upset that you weren't telling him your plans since the GB Apparel x For You collaboration, and april took notes of the drama. not for press purposes at all, but to tell his brothers.

you didn't see donatello for a while after that, to which you were glad. you felt a weight finally slipped off your shoulders as you rebuilt your community. people didn't know that donatello was the one at fault for your darkest moments. you rebuilt your community over the course of a year, making new connections and finally making it into new york fashion week all by your own efforts, not by donatello's.

it was when he showed up at your door everything went downhill again. he pushed his way back into your life, asking for a spring GB Apparel x For You line even though he already started on his own designs, incorporating style that you would add due to how well he already knew you. over the year he had been gone, he watched how you grew and connected with other people in the soho fashion scene. the thought made his skin crawl. it irked him to know you were out and about, perhaps having dinner with your new manager, or spending hours at a time with your new seamstresses after you threw out the sewing machines he so lovingly gifted to you.

all he wanted was to share his world with you, have you live in lavish luxury like you deserve. you said no. you already had ideas for your spring line which would be presented in london along with new york, you didn't have time to collaborate with him. donnie threw another tantrum in your apartment, this time feeling a lot more destructive. he threw your decorations everywhere, then held up some of your supplies to set them on fire. it scared you into submission, telling him yes, putting off your own projects to move into his apartment and get to working with him on the next collab line.

things were different this time. donatello was a lot more clingy, literally working alongside you as the two of you designed the thirty-piece collection, he made gentle suggestions and leaned in close, added and subtracted things on what you already drew. the two of you had ordered takeout sometimes and he would be the only one allowed to receive the food. you felt trapped. there was nothing you could do about it, just accept your fate.

you disappeared off the tabloids, no one knew where you went, not even april. donnie kept you away for his eyes only, wrapping his arms around you at every chance he got, nuzzling into your neck from behind as you tried to break through the parental locks donatello placed on your tablets. that won't work, darling, he said, a smirk on his face you could feel against your skin. it made you sick, your stomach churning at the thought that you might stay in your captor's arms forever.

[prodigal-explorer]

here are my current sanders sides height headcanon obsessions

i'm sure by now you all know that i do not have set-in-stone height headcanons for the sides (for the most part) because i don't really care and i like mixing it up! but here are my current favorite height headcanons for the sides that i just adore for so many reasons and implement into a lot of my most recent aus!

i can never decide whether i want roman to be taller or shorter than remus, but recently, i've been really digging the idea of roman being just a smidge taller than remus, and he holds it over his head ENDLESSLY while remus is like "whatever dude i'm older so-".

i usually really like when the creativetwins are among the taller ones (i'm 5'3 and i live a tall life vicariously through roman) but i think it's such a fun idea to have them be on the shorter end instead. they're like little balls of energy with huge personalities.

i'm always a sucker for patton to be really short because i usually make him an antagonist character and i LOVE the idea of people assuming that he's innocent and harmless because he's just a tiny boy and then they get totally blindsided when they find out the hard way that there are many more ways to do harm than physical brute force. i also resent the idea of small people always being seen as innocent/fragile and big people always being seen as scary/tough.

i've recently been obsessed with logan being the tallest in the group. like in most instances he's a very gentle giant, but when he loses his temper, he will LOOM.

i am a "virgil is super tall because of heightened anxiety" believer and truther. it is one of my favorite things of all time. i picture him being just a bit shorter than logan.

in terms of height, i see janus being somewhere in the middle. he's definitely the side that i'm the least sure about when it comes to height, i give him a different one every au LMAO.

FAT LOGAN. FAT VIRGIL. FAT JANUS. this, my friends, is the holy trinity. yes i know the fandom loves giving patton a dad bod. that's great for them. but guys. fat logan, fat virgil, fat janus. and i see them being like three different types of fat, if you know what i mean.

janus being like very curvy fat, he loves wearing bodycon stuff cuz he knows he looks SCRUMPTIOUS, but it's also a bitch for him to find well-fitting clothes because the fashion industry doesn't give a fuck about people with his body type. so he is really great with a sewing machine, mostly out of necessity, though he does enjoy it!

okay why don't more people make virgil super muscular. i see him as muscular fat. he's FIGHT or flight, guys!! he definitely has a punching bag in his room. i don't exactly see him as like a gym bro, but he definitely hits the weights when he needs to blow off steam or anxiety.

logan is somewhere between curvy fat and muscular fat, he's just a big guy! he is always very mindful of his size compared to others, mostly because he's worried about accidentally abusing his strength. but he literally never ever does.

the twins have islander bodies guyssss i know i saw themmmm. and by that i mean they're small and pretty lean, but they also have a bit of stockiness to them, especially in their legs. and they get endlessly teased by the other sides for their small feet.

[borninwinter81]

DIY budget cyber/industrial outfit - first time in public!

I made a couple of previous posts about this dress here and here, as well as the matching collar, and I thought it would be fun to show how I styled it when I wore it for the first time on Friday. Honestly I was a little concerned it would just look dumb, but when I tried it with the full makeup and shoes I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it.

Apologies for the abysmal photo quality, especially in the first image. I don't have a good camera and I wanted to try and show the full outfit. That blurred mirror selfie is the only head to toe picture I got.

I didn't mention in my other posts but in addition to making patches for the dress I also nipped in the seams so it fit me better (it was my size but kinda shapeless, and I wanted to give myself a waist). This is very easy to do with almost any dress, skirt or top, you just put the garment on inside out, pinch in the side seams so they fit the contours of your body (try and do this equally on both sides) and pin them together. Safety pins are best so you don't accidentally hurt yourself.

Take the garment off and draw a smooth line with tailors chalk connecting all the pins, then sew along that line, either with a machine or by hand. Turn right side out and try it on again. Provided you're happy with the fit, trim away the excess fabric. You may need to be careful if it's a fabric that could fray - I usually go over the seams again with a zig-zag machine stitch to try and minimise this. There are also products you can buy like fray-check. If in doubt, or there isn't much excess fabric you could just leave the seams untrimmed.

The length is a little out of my comfort zone so I wore gym shorts underneath to help myself feel less exposed and reduce the risk of flashing - I tend to do this with any dress or skirt that's above the knee anyway.

Continuing the budget theme, rather than buying any new accessories (again, cyber stuff is mega expensive) I looked through my wardrobe for items I already had that might work.

These goggles are not the usual kind of cyber goggles, but they matched everything else I was wearing. I was given them by a friend who was getting rid of them ages ago so they cost me nothing!

I really didn't feel like making and wearing cyberlox, so instead I just got some yellow hair elastics and did a ponytail.

I made these arm warmers about 12 years ago. You can probably tell that they began life as a pair of skinny jeans. To cut down on the amount of sewing I needed to do I used the existing hem and seams. After cutting them to a length I liked I did the pinch and pin thing to make them fit to my arm, and put in zips along the outer seam to make them easier to put on. As it turned out this wasn't necessary because the fabric is stretchy enough that I can pull them on and off. The zips add a nice bit of visual interest though.

I ripped a hole in each one for my thumb, and I had a pack of extra large hook-and-eyes, so I sewed the "eye" parts down them and added some old bootlaces. I've never been 100% happy with this decoration, but I haven't had any inspiration on how to change them in the last 12 years.

I wanted a necklace in addition to the collar, and couldn't think of anything more appropriate than this. I originally got it for a cosplay, Vasquez from Aliens, and with the big yellow industrial loader from the end of that movie which Ripley uses to fight the Queen alien... it seemed there was kind of a connection there.

I once met Jeanette Goldstein whilst dressed as Vasquez and told her she was my childhood hero and she signed these tags, but unfortunately most of the signature has come off when I was cleaning them.

Lastly, the boots. As with any goth outfit the footwear tend to be the most expensive, particularly if you want ridiculous platform heels like these.

When it comes to footwear, I really would not recommend any alternative brand names like Killstar, Koi or similar. They're often terrible quality, the heels will snap, the soles will peel off, zips will break. In my opinion the only decent specifically alternative shoe brand are New Rock (even they're lower quality than they used to be in the 90s) and although New Rock do make heels I wouldn't wear them often enough to justify spending £200 on a pair. I prefer flats the majority of the time!

The brand of these is Funtasma, and I believe they are intended for use by pole-dancers, meaning they're decent quality and will be up to a night of dancing in a club. I took a change of shoes along with me to put on at the end of the evening but they are surprisingly comfortable for the first few hours.

I got them about 15 years ago on sale, and at that time they were around £40. Not cheap but not super expensive either, and I've definitely got my money's worth out of them. I had them re-soled once with special toughened soles that have extra grip so they're safer to walk in, but that's it. One time I even did the 3 mile walk home at 2am in 6 inches of snow wearing these because I didn't want to wait hours for a taxi (an occasion where I did not take a change of shoes!)

So, not your standard cyber outfit, but one that gives my own spin on this look (which should be the goal with any fashion style - a guideline to create something unique, not a rulebook that you have to follow 100%) and was put together super cheaply. The only new things I bought were the dress, fabric to make the patches, and a pack of multicoloured hair elastics.

[aeolianblues]

Stumbled across an Independent article (must've been my unlucky day) about the new 'fashion' accessory of phone straps. To summarise briefly, no pockets in women's clothing + phones getting huger in size has either meant you need to carry a bag/purse everywhere, or hold your phone in your hands, which has recently led to people having their phones snatched by phone snatchers. To avoid this, people had begun wearing 'phone straps', a strap physically attached to your phone to keep it fixed to your body. A tragedy, which--as the author demanded--could be fixed and avoided by having pockets in clothes again.

Do Independent readers think of themselves as clever? If they ever did, I'd have to wave this article in their face as proof to the contrary because the commenters on there were some of the dullest bunch of angry idiots I've seen. They unanimously blamed it on women, as if the lack of pockets and the size of phones is something an individual has control over.

'That you have no power in this situation is what the industry WANTS you to think, you sheep! Sew your own!' Okay, because a $2500 sewing machine + threads + cloth is a good investment to sew a pocket into my $20 dress. Or even in the most lavish of cases, a $100 dress (I do not own a $100 dress). That's a wise and justified move that we can all afford to make. Got it! 😊

'Try leaving your phone at home love' Try shooting yourself in the dick, turd

'Victimising much? 🙄 Women CHOOSE to wear these dresses/straps/carry bags' Ah yes the illusion of choice in a saturated market 😊 The same men would be complaining about 'the el jee bee tee taking over our streets' if women wore exclusively cargo trousers.

What idiots.

[thaddena]

Being Overweight in the 70s and 80s

Navigating the Fashion Maze: Growing Up Overweight in the 80s and the Quest for Suitable Clothing

Growing up overweight in the 80s presented a unique set of challenges, particularly when it came to finding clothing that fit comfortably and reflected personal style. In an era where the fashion industry predominantly catered to slimmer body types, the experience of shopping for plus-size individuals was akin to navigating a labyrinth with few, if any, viable options.

One of the most daunting hurdles for people who were overweight in the 80s was the virtually nonexistent availability of plus-size clothing in mainstream stores. While average-sized individuals could peruse a plethora of options, the selection quickly dwindled as sizes increased. For many larger individuals, this scarcity meant settling for ill-fitting garments or resorting to makeshift alterations in an attempt to make do with the limited offerings. The lack of inclusivity in sizing left many feeling marginalized and overlooked by an industry that prioritized a narrow definition of beauty.

Beyond the dearth of sizes, the designs themselves often fell short of meeting the needs and preferences of plus-size individuals. Fashion trends of the 80s tended to favor form-fitting silhouettes and bold patterns, which posed a challenge for those with fuller figures. Plus-size clothing lines were few and far between, and the options that did exist often lacked the stylishness and flair of their smaller-sized counterparts. As a result, many larger individuals felt relegated to the sidelines of fashion, unable to fully express themselves through their clothing choices.

In the midst of this fashion wilderness, certain trends emerged as symbols of the era. Pegged jeans, with their tightly rolled cuffs, were all the rage among fashion-forward youth. However, for many plus-size individuals, finding pegged jeans in their size was a near-impossible feat. Faced with the frustration of not being able to participate in the trend, some took matters into their own hands, quite literally. I recall spending countless hours at the sewing machine, meticulously altering oversized jeans to achieve the coveted pegged look. It was a labor of love, driven by the desire to feel included in a fashion landscape that seemed intent on excluding those whose bodies didn't conform to the norm.

The experience of shopping for clothing as an overweight individual in the 80s was not only frustrating but also emotionally taxing. Faced with a scarcity of options and the societal pressure to conform to narrow beauty standards, many people grappled with feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness. The fitting room became a battleground where insecurities were magnified, and self-esteem took a hit with each ill-fitting garment tried on.

However, despite the challenges of the era, there were pockets of resilience and resourcefulness among plus-size individuals. Some turned to sewing and DIY alterations as a means of creating clothing that fit their bodies and reflected their personal style. Others sought out specialty shops and catalogs that catered specifically to larger sizes, albeit with limited selections. While the options were far from ideal, these small victories offered moments of empowerment and self-expression in an otherwise unforgiving fashion landscape.

Looking back, it's evident that the fashion industry of the 80s had much ground to cover in terms of inclusivity and representation. However, the seeds of change were beginning to take root, laying the groundwork for the more inclusive landscape we see today. As we reflect on the challenges faced by plus-size individuals in the past, we're reminded of the importance of continuing to push for progress and equity in the fashion world. Every person, regardless of size, deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated in their clothing choices.

[aishavass]

In terms of revenue, the global industrial sewing machines market is dominated by Asia Pacific, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. In...

[maryharrisk5]

The global industrial sewing machines market size was valued at USD 2.29 Billion in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a reasonable growth from 2019 to 2025.

[evonnebaker]

In terms of revenue, the global industrial sewing machines market is dominated by Asia Pacific, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. In terms of revenue, the apparels segment led the application market demand in 2018. This segment is projected to attain a 46.9% market share by 2025.

[scotianostra]

Bonnybridge Foundry and Columbian Stove Works, Bonnybridge. Smith & Wellstood Ltd.

Aerial view of Smith & Wellstood Ltd.'s premises at Bonnybridge, including the Bonnybridge Foundry (upper r.) and Columbian Stove Works (lower l. centre). Illustration from a 1934 brochure on their "Esse Heat Storage Cooker".

The Foundry was erected to supply the Singer Sewing Machine Company. In 1890 Singers opened their own foundry and Bonnybridge was bought over subsequently by Smith and Wellstood who also owned the Columbian Stove Works.

It was some size, and incororated a number of businesses including;

Messrs. David Gillies & Sons

Rollo Industries

Messrs. E. Dyer (Engineering) Ltd.

Smith, Wellstood and Ure & Co.

Campbell Ferguson & Co., later became

George Mitchell & Sons Ltd.

Woodlea Foundry

Broomside Foundry Co. (1922) Ltd

Messrs. Lane & Girvan

Chattan Stove Works (Bonnyside Road)

Messrs. E. & R. Moffat

Dempster, Moore &Co. (Machinery) Ltd., Glasgow

Banknock Foundry

Broomridge Foundry

By the mid 1990s the site was cleared and today little remains of the old foundry buildings.

[homesweetgoodneighbor]

Me wanting to build a Halloween animatronic watching some youtubes finally finding the exact thing I'm looking for.

Youtuber who is building an animatronic: Today, I'm going to help you make this DIY animatronic. First 3D print these parts...

...

Can I tell you how fucking annoying this is? Yeah, sure, I can go to my library to do this, but some of the things these people want you to 3D print take HOURS, and I can't be hogging the printer like that! 3D printing is WAY more accessible than it was a decade ago, but it's not THAT accessible.

I see and have reblogged people complaining about how "DIY" youtubers will be "First, pull out your industrial sized sewing machine/your $10k laser cutter/other thing no regular person can afford." And, there are lots of ways around that bullshit, but it still makes me mad anyway. DIY used to mean "made out of things that you have easy access to" not "you can make this at home only if you are rich and can afford these expensive tools".

I'll find a fucking way, but I'm stupid sick of the gentrification of DIY.

[eretzyisrael]

Located at 555 Seventh Avenue in New York’s Fashion District, ‘The Garment Worker’ by Judith Weller is a life sized bronze statue of a Jewish immigrant working at a sewing machine. Weller based the figure on her own father, a machine operator in New York’s garment industry. The permanent sculpture was created in 1984 to commemorate Jewish clothing workers, the backbone of Jewish life in New York at the turn of the 20th century.

Humans of Judaism is in New York, New York.

[muirneach]

to illustrate the kind of sewer i am i use child size crayola craft scissors for literally everything from cutting fabric to cutting my threads. i have fancier scissors but i forget to use them. i nearly exclusively use embroidery and tapestry needles when hand sewing cause i inexplicably don’t own any normal needles. i use my stepmothers terrible sewing machine that needs to be rethreaded every time you start a new stitch. i’m a quilter but never cut a good square in my life because i never measure unless i have to. and despite all of this on wednesday i’m starting a college course on industrial sewing and pattern drafting. lord pray for us sinners (self taught sewers) now and at the time of our death (being thrown into the deep end of sewing)