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Project one: To tailor a long-sleeve T-shirt. But first, I needed thread. A trip to Michael’s revealed a forgotten section toward the back of the store for sewing. Thread, they had—and a handful of “notions,” the buttons and zippers you can incorporate into projects. To get there, you had to wend your way past styrofoam skeletons, every faux flower variety ever invented, and enough glue gun ammunition to repair a battleship. Don’t go to Michael’s if you’re into sewing.

Outerwear production involves making clothes like jackets, trench coats, parkas, and winter vests meant to be worn outside. These clothes are often made of more robust, durable materials to protect the wearer from the weather. A heavy-duty sewing machine is needed to make these clothes because it can handle thick or multiple layers and ensure the seams are strong and uniform.

Understanding Leather Stitching Machines