Overlock 4 thread and overlock 5 thread machines

Overlock 4 thread: Image is Thread Overlock machine by Juki. List price for the machine is $1350.00. This machine produces overlock stitches using four threads at time.

Overlock 5 thread safety stitch: Image is of a 5 Thread Overlock machine by Juki, List price is $1,100.This machine produces overlock stitches using five  threads at time.

Multineedle and Overlook Machines

                                                                                                             

Multi Needle: a multi needle machine can be used for decorative stitches, many times used on fancy dresses. Image shown is a zhejiang qingben sewing machine co. ltd. List price available by inquiry.

                                                                                                           

Overlock 3 thread: This machine produces overlock stitches using three threads at time. Image shown is a Jiasew Gemsy 737F. List price for this machine is $599.

Flat Lock and Folder Machines

Flat Lock: Flatlock refers to a 606 coverstitch machine using 4 needles, 4 loopers and 1 tops cover thread made by W&G. These machines are off-the-arm machines and are used for producing flat seams on children’s knit garments.

Folder: This machine is used for creating folds in textiles, known as pleats. This machine can create wave patterns and other patterns with a converter. Image is an Athena ZJ-515/217/416. List price is by inquiry.

Cover Stitch Machine, Double Needle Machine

Cover Stitch:  A cover stitch machine creates cover stitches. A cover stitch is formed by two or more needles and one or two loopers. The grid of the crossing needle and looper cover raw seam edges. This stitch is widely used used for attaching trims and finishing raw edges. Image is of a Pegasus W664 Coverstitch Industrial Sewing Machine. The list price is available by 

inquiry.

Double Needle: Image is a  FY8 High Speed double needle Locksmith sewing machine. The list price is $653.48. This machine is used when it must be insured that the stitches will not warp or shrink. This machine is widely used in sewing shirts, overalls, women’s underwear and jeans. 

Apparel Manufacturing Sewing Machines/Bar Tack and Blind Hemmer

Bar Tack Machine

 Bar Tack: A bartack is a pattern of stitches that are sewn on bartacking sewing machines. Bartacks are used to reinforce seams and attach belt loops. Bartack sewing machines come in lockstitch or single thread chainstitch. Image is a Yamata Electric Bar Tacking machine. The machine lists of $4,347.

Blind Hemmer

Blind hemmer: Blindhemming refers to a 503EFc-1 overedge operation. Blindhemming is often used on knit garments. A blind hemmer lets you sew a blind hem with a professional finish.  Image is a FYD00 portable Blind Stitch, 1500SPM, China Feiyue CM500. It lists for $269.00. 

Allen C. Buchanan/ Avani Holdings

My husband, Allen C. Buchanan, just relocated an apparel manufacturing company, Avani Holdings, to a new building.

Avani Holdings/Allen C. Buchanan

Avani Holdings, LLC





Allen C. Buchanan of Lee and Associates' Orange office provided location advice toAvani Holdings, a local manufacturer of yoga and pilates apparel. The new location, at 9915 Bell Ranch Road in Santa Fe Springs, California is approximately 15,000 sf and will house Avani's design, sample production, finished goods, and corporate staff. Avani considered approximately 20 locations before choosing the Bell Ranch location. The driving factors in the decision were the economics and proximity to freeways and local transportation.

http://www.avaniclothing.com/

Doing Business with the Chinese

When doing business with the Chinese, there are a few things that one should keep in mind.  by: Carla Buchanan

• When you accept a business card from the Chinese, be sure to look at the card and read it before you put it away. When you had your card to a Chinese, look them in the eye, use two hands to deliver the card. Have your card printed in Chinese on one side and hand that side face up.
• Chinese like to do things in groups, and they respect groups. While traveling, travel with a group that you belong to, or, present yourself as part of a strong group.
• Chinese respond much better to people if they come recommended by someone they know and trust. If you are recommended, your reputation is strong until you do something to break that trust.
• Names are important to Chinese. Learn which name they prefer to be called by.
• It is best to take your own interpreter if possible. Your interpreter may get you out of unpleasant situations that you may have unknowingly put yourself in.
• Do not give an expensive gift that the Chinese can not repay. They expect that if given a gift, they will owe you the same amount in a gift. For example, when they sign in at a wedding the note the value of the gift they have brought so the bride’s family can repay them in some way. Chinese fulfill obligations, not necessarily kindness. 
• Chinese can belch, spit, and through cigarettes on the street.
• There is very little public display of affection between members of the opposite sex. However, it is common for two women to hold hands.

Koos Manufacturing,Adriano Goldschmied,FIDM/Why premium denim jeans cost so much

I visited Koo's Manufacturing facility today, in South Gate, CA. (Thank you Mr. Podway!) 

Wow! Now I know why premium denim costs so much! 

1. The fabric: all the fabric for Adrian Goldschmied jeans are tested at Koo's in South Gate. This is a big deal because many, (maybe most!) manufacturers of jeans don't test their fabric when they get it in. Koo's does! And, if it doesn't meet their quality control standards, guess what, they send it back to the factory!

2. The fabric: Koo's rolls all the fabric out on a table BEFORE it is cut for your jeans. Why is this important? The denim has time to relax (like you wearing it, huh?) This gives the fabric a better shape, and thus, a better fit for YOU.

3. Cutting: Even though they could, they don't cut the pattern pieces a million at a time. They cut only about 35 pieces at a time, better fit for YOU!

4. Extra details: Your buttons are NOT going to fall off with AG! They take an extra step and make the button flap 3 ply for you.

5. waist band: they use fusing on their waist bands, so they will keep their shape!

6. Pressing the seams open: why is this important? You can cuff your jeans better, AND the jeans will wear in a natural way.

7. Sanding: So cool! They do it by hand and by laser. They have some other really cool secret ways to finish your jeans too.

8. Organization: This place is so organized! They are much more likely to put out a quality product with this system.

9 Quality control: They look at every single pair of jeans to make sure that they are perfect for you.

10. Made in the USA, REALLY! I saw it with my own eyes in South Gate, CA!

Below you will find a link to their video, take a look!

http://www.agjeans.com/about_video.html

Here are some actual images from my visit.