We're all working on some pretty cool projects over here at the moment, but this Arduino powered sewing machine is my personal favourite. I took an old zigzag sewing machine and kitted it out with servos to control the needle position and fabric feed.
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If you are having trouble getting a needle to penetrate thorough a particularly heavy material, rub a little beeswax (or candle wax) along the thread. The wax works as a lubricant, and the whole stitching process will be less stressful on the fingers and wrists. You can also use beeswax to stop the end...
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