Abstract: A method includes providing an apparatus including a frame including a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame that is slidable relative to the first sub-frame along a first direction. A first peg is coupled with the first sub-frame, and a second peg is coupled with the second sub-frame. A compression stocking is provided and includes a stocking body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining an opening. The compression stocking also includes a plurality of sleeves disposed on an exterior of the body, and each of the plurality of sleeves are oriented in a longitudinal direction relative to the body. The first peg and the second peg are coupled with respective sleeves of the plurality of sleeves, and the second sub-frame is slid relative to the first sub-frame in the first direction to expand the opening defined in the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for donning and doffing a stocking includes a frame including a base portion, a first rail having a first longitudinal axis, and a second rail having a second longitudinal axis. A first post is coupled with the first rail and is slidable in a direction parallel with the first longitudinal axis, and a second post is coupled with the second rail and is slidable in a direction parallel with the second longitudinal axis. A first clasp member is coupled with the first post and has a first prong adapted to engage a first portion of the stocking. A second clasp member is coupled with the second post and has a second prong adapted to engage a second portion of the stocking. A third clasp member is coupled with the base portion and has a third prong adapted to engage a third portion of the stocking.

Abstract: A tufting machine comprising a plurality of needle holders (11) associated with a needle bar (5) and slidably supported in a frame for reciprocation in a needle reciprocation direction. A respective needle (10) is attached to each needle holder (11), each needle holder having an engagement portion. The needle bar (5) has means (7, 13) for selectively latching with the engagement portion of each selected needle holder so as to selectively drive latched needle holders in the needle reciprocation direction. A stop bar (21) is positioned to limit the upward movement of the needle holders (11). At least one magnet (20) retains non-latched needle holders in its uppermost position as the needle bar is reciprocated. The magnets (20) are embedded in the stop bar (21). The machine further comprises a cushioning member (27) attached to the magnet (20) and facing the top of each needle holder (11).

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for autonomously folding a deformable laundry article are described. A folding device includes a rotatable platform configured to receive the article. A clamp rod raises and lowers from a surface of the platform and slidably moves parallel to the surface. A clamp drive is configured to operate the clamp rod to clamp the article to the surface. A table drive rotates the platform such that the clamp rod aligns with a fold line for the deformable article. A movable sweep rod disposed parallel to the clamp rod raises and lowers from the surface of the rotatable platform, slidably moves parallel to the surface, slides under an unclamped portion of the article, lifts the unclamped portion above the clamp rod, passes the unclamped portion over the clamp rod, and lowers the free end to a resting position atop another portion of the article.

Abstract: In a holding frame, a frame forming portion includes a first holding surface and the second holding surface extending in different directions crossing an area surface of an inner area defined by the frame forming portion. In a state where a holder is magnetically attached to the frame forming portion, the first holding surface and the second holding surface respectively face inner surfaces of a first holding portion and a second holding portion of the holder. The first holding surface includes a first portion connected to a first connecting portion, and a first end located opposite from the first portion. The second holding surface includes a second portion connected to the first connecting portion, and a second end located opposite from the second portion. A distance between the first end and the second end is greater than a distance between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A glove includes a material layer made from a plastic material shaped to include a palm, a back, fingers and a thumb and to define an interior space and an opening providing access to the interior space. The glove further includes a plurality of pods formed in the material layer, the pods having a predetermined first thickness, and a plurality of connecting tabs connected between the pods, the connecting tabs having a second thickness less than the first thickness. The pods are configured to provide cut-resistance properties. The glove may be disposable. The glove may be ambidextrous.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores computer-readable instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause a processor of an embroidery pattern displaying device provided with a capturing portion and a displaying portion to perform steps. The steps include detecting a marker associated with an embroidery pattern arranged within an augmented reality space from a real image that is an image of a real space captured by the capturing portion. The steps include displaying, when the marker is detected from the real image, a pattern image indicating the embroidery pattern associated with the detected marker, superimposed on the real image with the detected marker as a reference, on the displaying portion.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores computer-readable instructions, when executed by a computer, causing the computer to execute a process. The process and a method of generating embroidery data each includes: obtaining a pattern to be sewn on a workpiece by a sewing machine; obtaining a size of a sewing area to be set inside an embroidery hoop attachable to the sewing machine; setting a virtual arrangement of a plurality of the sewing areas relative to the workpiece; setting a virtual arrangement of the pattern relative to the workpiece; changing a relative position of the sewing areas; and generating embroidery data including needle drop data, the needle drop data representing a plurality of coordinates of needle drop points to form a plurality of stitches for the pattern located in each of the sewing areas in the relative position changed.

Abstract: A perspiration diverting headband is provided having a flexible tubing having a first and second end, an elastic band, wherein the band is disposed within the tubing, a first connector coupled to a first end of the tubing, and a second connector coupled to a second end of the tubing, wherein the first and second connector secure the elastic band and tubing, and a slidable tension fastener configured to secure the elastic band. In addition, the tubing can be flexible tubing that is cylindrical in cross-section. Further, the flexible tubing can be configured to divert perspiration fluids away from a forehead region to a temple region of a user's head. Further, the headband can be simple to use and adjust, simple to manufacture, made of light weight moisture resistant and anti-microbial material, hygienic, and can be customized and configured to any shape, color, or design.

Abstract: A sewing device includes: a plurality of actuators; and a plurality of seating bodies that are provided in an attachable/detachable manner to the individual actuators to seat on certain regions of an object-to-be-sewn. The sewing device further includes a restraining jig. Due to the restraining jig collectively restraining the plurality of seating bodies provided to the actuators, the plurality of seating bodies can withdraw from the actuators.

Abstract: A hopping foot guide device for use with a longarm quilting machine to guide the longarm machine's hopping foot sewing needle mechanism across material in an intricate pattern without the need to reset at every turn or otherwise move as the stitching progresses, and capable of accurate repetition.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to customize a base digital file for a garment according to a user's body measurements and generate a custom digital file for the garment, which may be used in garment production. For example, a system may receive a request to generate a custom-fit garment, customization options, and information regarding a customer's body measurements, retrieve a base digital file for the garment, identify points and edges in the base digital file of the garment, adjust the points and edges according to defined equations that take into account the user's body measurements, generate a custom digital file for the garment, and display a visual representation of the customized garment.

Abstract: An electronic hanger system for identifying clothing articles is disclosed. The electronic hanger system comprises a charging station comprising a plurality of arms, a hub provided at the charging station, and one or more electrical contact points provided at each of the arms. The electronic hanger system comprises a plurality of hangers placed at a closet rack. Each hanger comprises hanger arms used for hanging at least one clothing article, a metal suspension hook coupled to the closet rack, an audio output device provided at the hanger arms and an illuminating device provided at the hanger arms. The electronic hanger system comprises a user device configured to store information corresponding to the hubs and the clothing articles hanged to the hangers. A user of user device uses the user device to select the clothing article based on the style, type, and description of the clothing article. The user device transmits a request to the hub.

Abstract: The length of a sewing machine stitch is adjustable by varying the effective length of a first bar of a multi-bar linkage operably secured to a feed dog of the sewing machine. The effective length of the first bar is defined between an anchor point and a pivot point, with the pivot point being secured to a slider configured for movement along the length of the first bar. The slider comprises a pinion gear configured to engage a gear rack of the first bar, such that rotation of the pinion gear causes movement of the slider and the pivot point relative to the anchor point. Moreover, to accommodate the adjustable stitch length, the sewing machine additionally comprises an adjustable looper thread eyelet configured to adjust the length of the looper thread path to accommodate increased tension or slack in the looper thread due to the changed stitch length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a garment which is formed from a plurality of part pieces. For this, a part textile supply means, having at least one textile web, a printing means, a feed means, a programmable control unit, by means of which the printing means can be controlled to print the textile web, wherein at least one part piece is printed, a cutting means, by means of which the at least one textile web can be cut to the part pieces, and at least one sewing station, through which the part pieces can be joined to the garment, are provided. A detection means is arranged which detects the part pieces of a garment and a sorting device is provided which brings together the part pieces of a garment and feeds them to the at least one sewing station.

Abstract: A multi-part square baler produces multi-part bales that each include two smaller single bales. The baler includes a double knotter configured to tie first and second four string knots that connect the ends of a multi-bale top-string and a multi-bale cincture string encompassing the two small single bales. The double knotter is also configured to tie a two-string knot on the strings encompassing the first small bale and another two-string knot on the strings encompassing the second small bale. The strings encompassing each of the small single bales are also tied into a respective one of the two four-string knots.

Abstract: A feed-dog stabilizing mechanism for a sewing machine essentially includes a support member and a drive source. The support member is disposed below a feed dog and driven to move by the drive source, so that the support member can push against the feed dog, and as a result, the height at which the fabric is bitten by the feed dog can be maintained during the course of fabric feeding to maintain the optimum feeding efficiency.

Abstract: In a sewing machine, an elevating unit is configured to be integrally raised and lowered with a threading lever of a threading apparatus. Furthermore, an operating lever is coupled to a lever interlocking mechanism that interlocks with the rotational operation of the operating lever. Upon pressing threading lever downward from an initial position when operating lever is at an operating position, an elevating unit engages with lever interlocking mechanism. Operating force applied to threading lever is transmitted to operating lever via lever interlocking mechanism, thereby turning operating lever from operating position to non-operating position. Accordingly, even when a presser is at a raised position, by pressing threading lever downward, operating lever is turnable from operating position to non-operating position, thereby allowing presser to return to pressing position.

Abstract: A folding device (14?, 14?) includes a driven contact device (15?, 15?) configured for continuously creating a fold in a moving article (12) during an operative folding mode of the folding device. In the operative folding mode, the article moves along a base plane in a motion direction (MD). The folding device includes a support structure (54) connected to, and configured for supporting, the contact device. The contact device includes a peripheral surface (48) which extends at least partially about at least one rotation axis. The peripheral surface includes multiple fingers (44) which protrude outwardly away therefrom. In the operative folding mode, the fingers consecutively and incrementally engage and fold the article starting at an edge (28) defining an outline thereof.

Abstract: A tufting machine interface or simulator is provided with yarn planning software enabling the optimization of winding yarn cones for particular patterns and production runs to minimize waste yarn and labor attendant to rewinds.