Abstract: The present invention relates to an operating method of an embroidering machine comprising a thread feeder, a needle working unit having a needle, a thread feeding unit forming a thread transferring path and having an upper thread feeder and a threader, a cut-thread sensor to sense whether the upper thread is cut, and a cutting unit to cut the upper thread, the operating method comprising controlling the cut-thread sensor to sense whether the upper thread is cut; stopping the needle working unit to operate; recovering the cut upper thread from the needle working unit; and driving the upper thread feeder to feed the needle working unit with a new upper thread to be threaded through the needle. Thus, it is possible to reduce time taken to feed a needle working unit with an upper thread when the upper thread is cut, thereby enhancing productivity and implementing an automation system thereof.

Abstract: A pattern selecting portion selects a desired embroidery pattern from a plurality of embroidery patterns. A pattern editing portion edits the embroidery pattern displayed on the display. A first determining portion determines, before the selected embroidery pattern is edited by the pattern editing portion, whether each of a plurality of embroidery frames is usable for sewing the selected embroidery pattern based on embroidery data for the selected embroidery pattern. A second determining portion determines, after the selected embroidery pattern is edited by the pattern editing portion, whether each of the plurality of embroidery frames is usable for sewing the edited embroidery pattern based on embroidery data for the edited embroidery pattern. A reporting portion reports when at least one embroidery frame determined to be usable by the second determining portion is different from at least one embroidery frame determined to be usable by the first determining portion.

Abstract: A method of forming a fabric block that depicts an eight-point star by using only square-shaped and rectangular-shaped pieces of fabric. A square-shaped piece of fabric is sewn to a first rectangular-shaped piece of fabric and this combination is sewn to a second rectangular shaped piece of fabric to form a square-shaped fabric segment that is sewn to a second square-shaped fabric segment to form a square-shaped quarter portion depicting two points of the star. The four square-shaped quarter portions are sewn together resulting in a square-shaped fabric block depicting an eight-point star. This method overcomes the challenges and difficulties encountered when attempting to make an eight-point star design from diamond, triangle, and square geometric shapes.

Abstract: Hardanger embroidery designs, which can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs a layer of fabric 11 and a layer of removable stabilizer 12. A wingneedle stitches square eyelet patterns reminiscent of hand-sewn hardanger. Sets of concentric underlay stitch lines 15 bind fabric 11 and removable stabilizer 12 about cutwork sections 16 before removing fabric from said cutwork sections. Sets of intersecting underlay stitch lines 18 replace bar threads in cutwork sections. Each set of intersecting underlay stitch lines 18 is anchored to sets of concentric underlay stitch lines 15 and associated fabric 11. Lace fill stitches 19 stitch onto removable stabilizer 12 in conjunction with intersecting underlay stitch lines. Lace fill stitches are anchored to either intersecting or concentric underlay stitch lines.

Abstract: In manufacturing embroidered patch attached to the apparel like cap, bag, clothes and others, the present invention makes it possible to reduce the process and to improve the productivity amazingly. The embroidered patch and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention has the feature that it comprises the embroidery portion embroidering non-woven fabric having a certain thickness and the edge portion sewn along the circumference line of said embroidery portion. 1˜2 mm thickness of soft material may be added to said non-woven fabric for thicker embroidered patch. For said soft material, EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) is usually used and the embroidered patch is completed by detaching the non-woven fabric and the soft material which is not embroidered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sewing machine having a pattern selecting device including a pattern selecting dial and an electronic indicator for indicating a pattern selected by the pattern selecting device. More particularly, the pattern selecting device includes a mode switch 2 which is rotated by a pattern selecting dial 5 and has a plurality of switches Sw arranged in coaxial circles, a plurality of projections 2c arranged in coaxial circles, and an electronic indicator 10. A pattern is optionally selected by the projections 2c and switches Sw which are turned on in optional combination by rotation of the mode switch 2, and the selected pattern is indicated at the electronic indicator 10.

Abstract: A method of constructing a patch pocket on a garment. A flap is initially cut in the outer surface of the garment at the desired pocket location. Preferably, the flap is generally U-shaped. A pocket lining is attached to the flap and together the flap and pocket lining define a pouch which will form the interior of the pocket. A pocket covering is attached to a portion of the pocket lining and to the garment in a manner which permits the pouch to be displaced from behind the pocket covering to facilitate embroidering the pocket covering when in place on the garment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting and transferring a material between a screenprint machine and an embroidery machine without having to remove the material before the designs are complete. The apparatus and method maintain the alignment of the area on the material to be embellished with the designs in both machines, thus providing a properly registered design including both screenprinting and embroidery.

Abstract: A method of forming a fabric block that depicts an eight-point star by using only square-shaped and rectangular-shaped pieces of fabric. A square-shaped piece of fabric is sewn to a first rectangular-shaped piece of fabric and this combination is sewn to a second rectangular shaped piece of fabric to form a square-shaped fabric segment that is sewn to a second square-shaped fabric segment to form a square-shaped quarter portion depicting two points of the star. The four square-shaped quarter portions are sewn together resulting in a square-shaped fabric block depicting an eight-point star. This method overcomes the challenges and difficulties encountered when attempting to make an eight-point star design from diamond, triangle, and square geometric shapes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting and transferring a material between a screenprint machine and an embroidery machine without having to remove the material before the designs are complete. The apparatus and method maintain the alignment of the area on the material to be embellished with the designs in both machines, thus providing a properly registered design including both screenprinting and embroidery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric tensing device for stretching fabric on a sewing machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to closed three-dimensional needlepoint canvases. Each of the canvases of the present invention is made from two interconnectable perforated shells. In various embodiments, interchangeable shells of different shapes are provided which can be connected together to form three-dimensional canvases in a variety shapes and sizes. In certain embodiments the shells have mechanically interlocking bases for easy detachment without external clips. The invention also provides craft kits containing the three-dimensional needlepoint canvases.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.

Abstract: In a time-saving machine embroidering method, an auxiliary frame, having clamped therein an auxiliary backing material, is placed in the frame of an embroidering machine. A motif is then embroidered onto the auxiliary backing material, and the auxiliary frame together with the auxiliary backing material is removed from the frame. The material to be embroidered is fixed in the frame, and subsequently the auxiliary frame with the embroidered auxiliary backing material positioned above the material to be embroidered is again fixed in the frame. Subsequently, the motif embroidered already is only fixed on the material by means of embroidering or sewing stitches. Finally, the auxiliary frame and the material provided with the motif are removed from the frame and the auxiliary backing material is removed.

Abstract: In a time-saving machine embroidering method, an auxiliary frame, having clamped therein an auxiliary backing material, is placed in the frame of an embroidering machine. A motif is then embroidered onto the auxiliary backing material, and the auxiliary frame together with the auxiliary backing material is removed from the frame. The material to be embroidered is fixed in the frame, and subsequently the auxiliary frame with the embroidered auxiliary backing material positioned above the material to be embroidered is again fixed in the frame. Subsequently, the motif embroidered already is only fixed on the material by means of embroidering or sewing stitches. Finally, the auxiliary frame and the material provided with the motif are removed from the frame and the auxiliary backing material is removed.

Abstract: The appliqué assembly kit incorporates pressure sensitive self-adhesive reusable pre-cut, pre-printed vinyl appliqué templates stored on a silicone-coated support member plus a clear pre-printed overlay(s) member for placement. Said templates are peeled from liner and adhered with hand pressure to right side of applique material. Material is cut with desired seam allowance around peripheral edge of adhered template. With use of said overlay, template/appliqué material unit is positioned onto right side of background material. Overlay is lifted away and template/appliqué material unit is secured to the background material by using pins or water-based glue. Seam allowance, around peripheral edge of adhered template, is needle turned under and stitched onto background material using template as a guide. Once sewn, template is peeled away from material and returned to silicone-coated member for future use.

Abstract: Hollow embroidering method including steps of: entirely or partially adding a filling material as a pad member onto a portion of a fabric to be embroidered; embroidering threads onto the filling material layer by layer and making the filling material filled in the space between the layers of threads; immerging the embroidered fabric into an agent capable of resolving the filling material without affecting the firmness and brightness of the threads; and washing the fabric with clean water and drying the fabric to achieve a product with stacked layers of hollow embroidered designs presenting a tiered and 3-dimentional effect.

Abstract: A holder for holding sewing articles, such as stockings and socks includes a formed wire device having opposed generally parallel, spaced apart tines, the distal ends of which are covered with soft polymer tips for engaging a portion of an article to be sewn. The formed wire tines are integrally joined to spaced apart handle parts which include connecting legs extending in reverse bends to a second bend in an opposite direction which defines an arcuate hook part and provides a channel between the hook part and the connecting legs for receiving a portion of the end of an article to be sewn while another portion of the end is hooked over the distal ends of the holder tines. Articles to be sewn, such as stockings and socks, may be conveniently held by the holder while embroidery work and the like is applied to part of the upper end of the article.

Abstract: A cap frame drive assembly and method provides for a quick and easy setup for embroidering, sewing or stitching on curved articles such as baseball caps. The preferred form of the cap frame drive assembly utilizes a pair of cam mechanisms to affix the drive frame to the pantograph while a conventional belt attached to a rotational drive platform affixed to the pantograph rotates the drive cylinder during sewing.

Abstract: A threadless embroidery method for textile products and the like, includes the steps of forming a design in a mirror-like fashion on a fabric material, applying a threadless embroidery needle to the reverse side of the fabric material and moving the threadless needle up and down continuously following the design pattern formed on the fabric material, and thereby breaking the surface of the fabric structure thus creating a fuzz texture forming the design on the surface of the fabric material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for supporting fabric placed in a frame attached to an embroidery machine to relieve the weight of the fabric and allow the embroidery frame to move under the embroidery needle, the apparatus including a pair of lightweight, slidable supports, one of each being positioned under each end of the fabric secured in the embroidery frame so as to slightly elevate and support the fabric above the plane of the embroidery frame. The supports preferably are hollow and round having a flat top wall and a bottom wall. Each top wall includes a strap to secure fabric to the support. The bottom wall is smooth and flat and slides easily on a support surface. In one preferred embodiment, the top wall of the support is removable, allowing the inner chamber of the support to be used for storage of lightweight materials. The device also can employ only one support if appropriate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting frame 20 configured and arranged for positioning a workpiece 22 in an automated computerized embroidery machine 24. The mounting frame 20 is provided to replace the prior art hoop frame system. The mounting frame 24 supports a workpiece 22 disposed on the adhesive side 34 of the adhesive backing material 32. The mounting frame 24 is formed from sheet metal to include an upper surface 36 having an aperture 38 that extends downward through the mounting frame 24 to a mirror image, opposing lower surface 42 to define an open primary sewing field 40. With this configuration, the lower surface 42 is adapted to receive thereon adhesive backing material 32 oriented so that the adhesive side 34 is facing upward to adhere to the lower surface 42 to cover the primary sewing field 40.

Abstract: An adapter plate for a computer-controlled embroidering machine which allows the use of the embroidering machine for both embroidering flat and tubular goods and caps without removing the cap driver. The adapter plate is attached to the X-axis drive system of the embroidering machine and includes a base plate which is provided with a cloth spreading frame for holding a workpiece. The cloth spreading frame is mounted to the base plate in a position which holds the workpiece over a cut out formed in one edge of the base plate, the cut out allowing access to a workpiece which is secured to the cap driver when the cloth spreading frame is not being used to hold a flat or tubular workpiece.

Abstract: Native code for a CNC stitching machine is generated by generating a geometry model of a preform; generating tool paths from the geometry model, the tool paths including stitching instructions for making stitches; and generating additional instructions indicating thickness values. The thickness values are obtained from a lookup table. When the stitching machine runs the native code, it accesses a lookup table to determine a thread tension value corresponding to the thickness value. The stitching machine accesses another lookup table to determine a thread path geometry value corresponding to the thickness value.