You know what ...you won my heart man..we have two Sewing machines at home.and I am like vintage machine so I came across a singer 20u chainstitch machine..your mechanism is exactly same
Wow! Im in sewing machine tech/sales and I have been thinking about this for like 3-4 years but have no means to do it because I have zero experience 3d printing. Amazing job !!!!! I'm so glad someone did it. And did a top notch job too. There's plenty of different kinds of sewing machine types so the possibilities are endless
I just blundered into 3d printing. Def give it a try. I am using the free version of fusion by autodesk, you can subscribe as hobby for free. good 3d printers will also pay for themselves, when you discover other everyday things you can print which you would otherwise have to pay for or dont even exist yet. I encourage you just go for it.
Congrats! I thought making yourself any sewing machine was impossible, happy to find the contrary, and it was well documented, thanks! That chain hook is great to explain the working too.
Awesome! I read that bunching of threads on the bottom can be mitigated in some cases by increasing thread tension. Perhaps that will give supreme quality stitches
If I remember correctly, there is an Open Source CNC Embroidery Machine/Hoop that attaches to conventional sewing machines, so that may be a neat addition to this project as well!
This is the first time I finally grokked how the chain hook thing works. I couldn't figure how it looped the thread past the axle, but now I see it twists/turns the loop in 3D.
I found a REVO feed bag closer sewing machine at the scrap yard and got it running a few days ago. It needed some cover plates, a needle and the timing had to be adjusted. It works again however the shuttle hook mechanism on your machine is a much better design !!!
Wow man. Speechless. Your work is just awesome. I have been watching your videos and all of them are amazing. Please continue. I have been trying to design and 3d print a “sew by hand” machine for leather to save time sewing by hand. Great job man!
Would you consider doing sone further iterations of this project? I barely know anything about sowing machines, but having an Open Source, Mostly 3D Printed one that could take on commercial units would be one hell of an achievement, and you seem to be off to a great start!
In order for the sewing machine to take on the commercial machines, some improvements would have to be made. I think the geometry would have to be changed a bit. The needle would have to move down a bit more. Or the chain stitch hook would need to be moved up a bit. Instead of the acrylic glass, a metal plate would be better. The acrylic glass is flexible. Something stiffer would have to be used here. But is the first prototype. Here a further development would be a cool thing. You can find the 3D models on Thingiverse. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Brilliant amzing, sewing machine was never hacked by makers. This is nice. HOping to see some open source sewing machines up soon. Textile industry is dominated by chinese machines everywhere
It would be nice to see some further developments. My machine is the first prototype. This one already works relatively well. The project is definitely expandable.
@@FraensEngineering your machine is great. Very few 3D printed items are made from only printed parts. A reasonable way to overcome some of that issue with this item are to use parts from old machines that can be easily purchased rather than milling and tapping brass.
You projects are amazing! Do you think you could post a video of your design process in CAD? You could just screen record your CAD program from start to finish, no commentary necessary. I'm learning CAD but I find that when I'm designing multiple parts that work together, the dimensions and references get complicated quickly and I can't wrap my head around more than 3 or 4 individual parts working together. I'd love to see how you CAD these complex mechanisms and keep your design files clean.
That would be a good idea. Maybe I will do that in the future. However, it is not that easy with the screen recording. The construction process of these machines takes me several weeks. Something is always being changed, added and removed here. A lot of work is needed to create a clean and chronological video recording here.
Excellent! Great build and production! Wondering if sourcing from the most common machines for parts with consideration for the minimalist non-3D printed parts used for a lock stitch design would make a future project easier and more feasible for more. I know when I wanted to make a 3D printer from old printer rods... I found those to not be in spec to the commonly found bearings... though if machined or hand made... maybe an option? Anyways, awesome work! Thanks for sharing!
I really appreciate the great design and would like to print it and give feedback to you. Do you share the missing parts like the chain stitch hook? How about the 3d models, maybe in step format?
Hi Fraens, I am dreaming of making an 100% open source industrial sewing machine with a walking foot or tape transport system of some sorts. I don't have much experience with the algebraic gymnastics that go into motion contraints of sewing machines. Do you have any idea on how one would approach such a situation/what tools to use? I could find some timing graphs that I dont understand. Other than that it seems like a industry secret of how these needle travels and hook rotations and the distances in between them correlate. Did you find yours just based on trial and error or was there a method to the madness? I would love to hear about your process and what you have found during that. Yannic
Hello, my machine is relatively simple. The model was an old Singer sewing machine for children. I have had to make a few attempts with the chain stitch hook. Also the geometry and needle stroke has not quite fit from the beginning. I had to try out quite a bit. Unfortunately, I have no experience with the machine you describe. If you want to know more you can ask.
Uh, I've waited for this! Very nice :D Just a question though, since this is a machine, which sews chains stitches, are you planning on creating a machine that makes the typical lock stitches which are seen in modern sewing machines in a future project?
Hi, I think this will be difficult. On a normal sewing machine the parts are very small. Here you might have to use a resin 3D printer to print the small parts. My machine is only a prototype. Some things would have to be changed. But it works very well as it is.
@@FraensEngineering Modern FDM printing machines & software can do some pretty small precision parts, so it might just work. I'm not aware of the requirements for these parts but I've done small gears etc. (see my youtube avatar pic)
I don't think that's how my sewing machine works--where's the bobbin thread? This appears to just be using the top thread for both sides? Dunno if I'm just not seeing it correctly.
@@FraensEngineering coverstitch machines do this stitch when using only 1 needle. They're more often used for hemming knit fabrics, such as for t-shirts, which uses 2 needles.
I am just about to start a new project. I am not quite sure yet what it should be. I love projects with Arduino or Pi. But at the moment I rather construct mechanical projects. I think it is difficult on RUclips with Arduino projects. There are already a lot of videos on this topic. But I'm sure there will be another project with Arduino or Pi.
@@FraensEngineering The Viking 6690 is on my task list to hack out using like a RAMPS board or something more advanced if not using the existing hardware and making more options... albeit will only be one axis direction sewing continuously and the max stitch width for the other axis limit. Seems like a great piece of equipment to save from the dump.
Even after watching this, I still think they work by means of black magic.
;-)
You know what ...you won my heart man..we have two Sewing machines at home.and I am like vintage machine so I came across a singer 20u chainstitch machine..your mechanism is exactly same
Wow! Im in sewing machine tech/sales and I have been thinking about this for like 3-4 years but have no means to do it because I have zero experience 3d printing. Amazing job !!!!! I'm so glad someone did it. And did a top notch job too. There's plenty of different kinds of sewing machine types so the possibilities are endless
Hi, I'm glad you like it. I found the chain stitch hook mechanism so interesting that I had to build one.
I just blundered into 3d printing. Def give it a try. I am using the free version of fusion by autodesk, you can subscribe as hobby for free. good 3d printers will also pay for themselves, when you discover other everyday things you can print which you would otherwise have to pay for or dont even exist yet. I encourage you just go for it.
Absolutely Amazing Job! I can never quite wrap my head around how Sewing Machines work so I’m excited to make this!
This is exactly the kind of engineering the world needs
This is one of the best comments ever! Thank you very much
How can you have more than 1000 subscribers with one video?
@@FraensEngineering all hail the great algorithm, you have been judged worthy
I think I can't quite follow what you mean?!
The RUclips content algorithm must be showing your video to lots of new people.
Congrats! I thought making yourself any sewing machine was impossible, happy to find the contrary, and it was well documented, thanks! That chain hook is great to explain the working too.
Thank you for the kind words.
Wow, that's crazy complicated! Nice build.
Thanks a lot!
Awesome! I read that bunching of threads on the bottom can be mitigated in some cases by increasing thread tension. Perhaps that will give supreme quality stitches
If I remember correctly, there is an Open Source CNC Embroidery Machine/Hoop that attaches to conventional sewing machines, so that may be a neat addition to this project as well!
Do you have a link to this?
This is the first time I finally grokked how the chain hook thing works. I couldn't figure how it looped the thread past the axle, but now I see it twists/turns the loop in 3D.
It also took me some time to understand it. The hardest part was constructing this part.
I found a REVO feed bag closer sewing machine at the scrap yard and got it running a few days ago. It needed some cover plates, a needle and the timing had to be adjusted. It works again however the shuttle hook mechanism on your machine is a much better design !!!
Wow man. Speechless. Your work is just awesome. I have been watching your videos and all of them are amazing. Please continue. I have been trying to design and 3d print a “sew by hand” machine for leather to save time sewing by hand.
Great job man!
Thank you for your kind words. Comments like this motivate you to keep going.
That's very cool! Great job.
Would you consider doing sone further iterations of this project?
I barely know anything about sowing machines, but having an Open Source, Mostly 3D Printed one that could take on commercial units would be one hell of an achievement, and you seem to be off to a great start!
In order for the sewing machine to take on the commercial machines, some improvements would have to be made.
I think the geometry would have to be changed a bit. The needle would have to move down a bit more. Or the chain stitch hook would need to be moved up a bit. Instead of the acrylic glass, a metal plate would be better. The acrylic glass is flexible. Something stiffer would have to be used here.
But is the first prototype. Here a further development would be a cool thing. You can find the 3D models on Thingiverse.
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Very interesting. Great design.
Thank you very much.
Brilliant amzing, sewing machine was never hacked by makers. This is nice. HOping to see some open source sewing machines up soon. Textile industry is dominated by chinese machines everywhere
It would be nice to see some further developments. My machine is the first prototype. This one already works relatively well. The project is definitely expandable.
Fascinating mechanism. Now, how does the lock stitch rotating shuttle work? That has had me amazed, gobsmacked and confused for 60 years.
It also fascinates me again and again. It took me many hours of work to construct the chain pick :-). But it was worth it.
This is just awesome! 👌Now wait for somebody to add an arduino to it and automate it lol...
Yes what could you automate here with an Arduino....? No idea ;-)
true genius!
3D-Pinted excpet for the parts made with a lathe, a mill, a disk sander and all the rest of a full fledged workshop.
Of course, you are right. I hope you like the machine anyway.
Then 3D print a whole sewing machine yourself then.
@@FraensEngineering your machine is great. Very few 3D printed items are made from only printed parts. A reasonable way to overcome some of that issue with this item are to use parts from old machines that can be easily purchased rather than milling and tapping brass.
Керемет, браво мастер !
You projects are amazing! Do you think you could post a video of your design process in CAD? You could just screen record your CAD program from start to finish, no commentary necessary. I'm learning CAD but I find that when I'm designing multiple parts that work together, the dimensions and references get complicated quickly and I can't wrap my head around more than 3 or 4 individual parts working together. I'd love to see how you CAD these complex mechanisms and keep your design files clean.
That would be a good idea. Maybe I will do that in the future. However, it is not that easy with the screen recording. The construction process of these machines takes me several weeks. Something is always being changed, added and removed here. A lot of work is needed to create a clean and chronological video recording here.
Amazing
Thanks a lot
Excellent! Great build and production! Wondering if sourcing from the most common machines for parts with consideration for the minimalist non-3D printed parts used for a lock stitch design would make a future project easier and more feasible for more. I know when I wanted to make a 3D printer from old printer rods... I found those to not be in spec to the commonly found bearings... though if machined or hand made... maybe an option? Anyways, awesome work! Thanks for sharing!
Awsome
I really appreciate the great design and would like to print it and give feedback to you. Do you share the missing parts like the chain stitch hook? How about the 3d models, maybe in step format?
You can email me: FraensEngineering@gmx.at
Muito bom, gostei, quero uma pra mim
Hi Fraens,
I am dreaming of making an 100% open source industrial sewing machine with a walking foot or tape transport system of some sorts. I don't have much experience with the algebraic gymnastics that go into motion contraints of sewing machines. Do you have any idea on how one would approach such a situation/what tools to use? I could find some timing graphs that I dont understand. Other than that it seems like a industry secret of how these needle travels and hook rotations and the distances in between them correlate.
Did you find yours just based on trial and error or was there a method to the madness?
I would love to hear about your process and what you have found during that.
Yannic
Hello, my machine is relatively simple. The model was an old Singer sewing machine for children. I have had to make a few attempts with the chain stitch hook. Also the geometry and needle stroke has not quite fit from the beginning. I had to try out quite a bit. Unfortunately, I have no experience with the machine you describe. If you want to know more you can ask.
If you change the plastic on your printer to harder stronger plastic , the results on your machines will be better .😎😀😀😯😉😈😈😈😈😎💙
Is that a 3d printed 3d Printer?
Are there any instructions for how to assemble this?
There is a 3D model in .step format and this video.
Do you still have the link for downloading the parts I don't see it in the description
www.printables.com/de/social/183722-fraens/models
Can be modified for a lock stitch?
Do you have a photo? In principle, I can modify everything.
Uh, I've waited for this!
Very nice :D
Just a question though, since this is a machine, which sews chains stitches, are you planning on creating a machine that makes the typical lock stitches which are seen in modern sewing machines in a future project?
Hi, I think this will be difficult. On a normal sewing machine the parts are very small. Here you might have to use a resin 3D printer to print the small parts. My machine is only a prototype. Some things would have to be changed. But it works very well as it is.
@@FraensEngineering
I see, thank you for the explanation.
@@FraensEngineering Modern FDM printing machines & software can do some pretty small precision parts, so it might just work. I'm not aware of the requirements for these parts but I've done small gears etc. (see my youtube avatar pic)
Bro could you please share model files.i can't find any link in description
I'm glad you like it. You can find the file here: www.printables.com/de/model/238160-functioning-diy-sewing-machine-with-chain-stitch-h
Hi nice work ! Any chance you enhance the system to allow several thread (to get different colors at once) ?
No idea how I could build that ;-)
@@FraensEngineering what is the name of the stitch you use here ? first time I see one with only one thread
It's a chain stitch
I don't think that's how my sewing machine works--where's the bobbin thread? This appears to just be using the top thread for both sides? Dunno if I'm just not seeing it correctly.
Your sewing machine at home certainly works differently. I think there are only very old machines that work like this.
@@FraensEngineering coverstitch machines do this stitch when using only 1 needle. They're more often used for hemming knit fabrics, such as for t-shirts, which uses 2 needles.
Please blueprint
cool prjekt thx. the next step with arduino or rasberry pi?
I am just about to start a new project. I am not quite sure yet what it should be. I love projects with Arduino or Pi. But at the moment I rather construct mechanical projects. I think it is difficult on RUclips with Arduino projects. There are already a lot of videos on this topic.
But I'm sure there will be another project with Arduino or Pi.
@@FraensEngineering thank you, you have cool projects, very helpful!
@@FraensEngineering The Viking 6690 is on my task list to hack out using like a RAMPS board or something more advanced if not using the existing hardware and making more options... albeit will only be one axis direction sewing continuously and the max stitch width for the other axis limit. Seems like a great piece of equipment to save from the dump.