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<h1><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing">sewing</a></h1> the act of joining material using stitches made of needle and thread. Sewing is also one of the oldest textile processes, dating back to the Paleolithic era. The sewing machine was invented in the 19th century.
<h3>open source options:</h3>
<a href="https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/calischs/stitch">Sam's sewing machine</a><br>
<a href="https://github.com/kylemcdonald/OpenFit">OpenFit</a><br>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-kmPNmx0AB8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/645Ono4MMUs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br>
<h1><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery">embroidery</a></h1> stitching on top of yarn for decorative purposes – beads, sequins, and lace can be incorporated into the process.
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/270275556" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <br>
<h3>etcetera:</h3>
<a href="https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/tlutz/sewing_recitation/tree/master">Tom Lutz's sewing recitation</a><br>
<h3>simulation:</h3>
<a href="http://www.cs.columbia.edu/cg/SC/">Sensitive Couture</a>
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