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In 1846 a man by the name Elias Howe wanted to create a machine that allowed people to sew clothing at a much greater speed. Not only would this invention be speeding up the process of making clothing in factories but also for social at-home purposes. With the invention of the sewing machine it put an end to the cotton industry and how clothing was originally made into a more sufficient process. Although sewing machines allowed for a more sufficient work process for the workers it also caused,…

framework, True Religion possessed a significant advantage over competitors in the question of imitability (I). True Religion developed special sewing machines to handle their one-of-a-kind designs. With its five-needle thread at two-stitch-per-inch process, the Super T stitch created a noticeable style unlike any other denim brand. True Religion clothing became synonymous with quality craftsmanship and bold style designed for instant recognition (About True Religion,…

The back cardboard cover was cut in equal halves, and the pages were carefully torn out and folded together to create four-page width signatures that would later be sewed together and to the cardboard covers using a coptic-stitch. For the coptic stitch an awl was used to puncture the signatures, and a thick needle and hemp thread were used. Once the book was painted and together and x-acto knife was used to create face-shaped holes so that the man's face would be visible whenever someone…

impractical. So now facing the challenge of translating a piece of art from one medium to another I decided that cross-stitching the mosaic would be the best way to translate it. Which in all honesty would have been the best method, if I knew how to cross-stitch.…

“Hey Joe! Would you like to try to stitch these?” I can still vividly remember the thrilling moment when Dr. Brown approached me and asked if I would like to do a stitch on a patient. As I followed Dr. Brown’s example and made the stitch, I felt like an artist putting the final brush strokes onto a masterpiece. While assisting in dental procedures like these, I am often reminded of my childhood when I would take apart gadgets and try to fix them or build new things from them. Curiosity and…

Paris, France There are many sites to see all over the world that are very interesting and have a lot of history behind them. For example, the pyramids in Egypt and Big Ben in London, England. Lets focus on just one part of the world that I find very fascinating. This place is called Paris. Paris is located in France and is actually the capital. Paris is well known for many things such as the Eiffel Tower, shopping, Art, and many more things. In this paper, I plan on going into great detail…

For my something new project, I chose to do needlework and sewing. My mom brought the idea of doing needlework along with sewing because I would be able to learn how to do different stitches and make something decorative for my room. The embroidery projects that she made displayed many intricate details. I thought, I might as well try it because it looked like it was an entertaining project. In addition, I also chose to do sewing because I knew my grandma had done it for most of her life. My…

the time. The best part of the day for a trauma surgeon is knowing that their patient is well. The worst part of the day is when a patient dies. Trauma surgeons are known to deal with life threatening things. They also treat cuts. Trauma surgeons stitch the a bad cut on someone. The hardest surgery is when there is one enormous injury that involves many important organs like the heart, lungs, head, and colon. The worst part is when there is nobody to help them. It is called Abdominal Aortic…

Okay, so if their appendix looks somewhat swollen or puffy (do you remember the rule to figure out if something is swollen? Press it lightly and see if it leaves a mark, if it does. It’s swollen), please continue… if not, take that sewing kit and stitch your friend back up. For those that choose to continue, grab some thread from that sewing kit. Tie it around the end of the appendix, make sure it’s tight and just…

rediscover what Hispanic truly means, I believe that everything can be simplified to family values. Aside from the extraordinary and delicious food, I believe that Hispanic means family; as my good friend, Stitch likes to say, "Family means no one is left behind or forgotten" (Lilo and Stitch). Last year, I left home to attend a university that is a few hours away from my parents' house. At first it was exciting with a newfound sense of liberty; a part of me really enjoyed going to eat at…