I can't believe the speed at which these people are working on things that take me DAYS to complete!!!!

Piecing:::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-I1z...eature=related

Quilting on a home sewing machine:::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iELS_FLAkDw&NR=1

Binding:::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg49c..._order&list=UL

Fascinating! :shock: :shock: :shock: :D :D :D :thumbup:

Wow Wow Wow

yikes !!! faster than fast !

Where can I get one of those contraptions that they are using for putting the binding on. I might actually be able to do a non screwed up binding with one of those. No probably not.

I need one of those attachments they used to put the binding on! Wow is right!

WOW!!! I would love to have one of those binding do dads! LOL

I remember Fons & Porter using an attachment of some sort for binding.. hmmm now Im gonna have to get me one of them!!

Very interesting, let the machine do the work; thanks for sharing the link.

I just looked it up and there is one, I just ordered it. I'll let you know how good/or bad it is...

I have a metal tube binder but never thought of using it the way it's done in the video. It's packed away here somewhere.

When I was in my twenties I worked at one of the last U.S. jean factories. Not for very long, only about 6 months I think. But those professional machines really do sew that fast. We were paid a flat hourly, plus a little bonus for how many pieces you did per hour and it paid to work fast. My job was the side and inseams and I did quite a few per minute. I don't remember how many, it was so long ago, but that machine really raced. We actually had mechanics that roamed around and kept the machines working. It was really hard work and I did not enjoy it too much.

The machine in the second video doing the quilting is still a pro machine, not a home machine. It just looks like a home machine. It is still amazing how he is maneuvering that quilt through it.

These look like sweat shops to me...crafty_linda_b

now that is why they are called sweat shops--imagin how their backs feel at the end of a day--not allowed any mistakes or pay docked---

That's what I'd call it too!!

never seen a sweat shop before this...

It makes me want to try the bias binding attachment that came with the Featherweight. I was looking for a video of it, but found this one on a more recent Pfaff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-3vj...eature=related It's similar to the one that came with the old Singers, which was common and standard equipment for decades.

I noticed that these people are working in a large space that's open to the outside, and I imagine that helps to keep the level of lint down a bit. I wonder about the climate and what it's like if there are very hot or very cold seasons.

I know it would drive me nuts to do one step over and over all day - but I'm sure there are lots of jobs much worse than that, and they're probably thankful to have jobs at all.

I'll bet in spite of their great skills, none of these workers will go on to do hobby sewing of any kind after hours, but maybe I'm wrong.

and that binding is actually done on an industrial machine ... I worked at a factory where we did car mats and carpets ... they were fast putting on the binding on to the car mats as well

Certainly a sweat shop!! All the 'supervisors' hovering!! Then these are sold for a few dollars in the markets around the world!!! Not my idea of 'quilting'! Just someone making a fast buck!!!!!!

Tough work...destroys your arms and back...Must say though this particular lot of footage is shot in one of the better set-ups I've seen. The environment is newish/clean and they have electric fairly high end machines. Many other places are dismal, using treadles, low light, very poor sanitation.

Interesting to know what their rate of pay is!!!!!

Wow!

not my idea of quilting.... but mass production and employees exploitation....

Oh my I love that binding tool! and just throwing a jelly roll on there and taking off. would love to have that

As a person can hardly find something made in the USA, this is what everything we here purchase probably looks like when it's being made. People working for next to nothing and us reaping the benefits.....

It will probably never change.

Yep, sweat shops. I am surprised they were allowed to film inside although this one did look pretty clean.

I really want that binding tool !! lol I think it is a bit of a pity that there is no chatting while they sew, no camaraderie, no loving touches on the fabrics, no little tugs and pulls to make it fit right! I think quilts develop a 'personality' as I sew them (I know I am a little flaky!) And they gradually grow and develop the quilts these people sew, while still pretty seem a little flat and devoid of personality. This is Just my opinion and in no way meant to diminish how people earn their living, they still do a wonderful job and of course these are more affordable than the quilts quilters from this board put together.

What web site do you look for that binding gadget ? It's worth it 's weight in gold!

I will be watching for the answer.

When you are paid based on piece work, you make more pieces! Also, they have straight stitch, industrial machines, and lots of practice. If they don't sew, they probably don't eat...

that was my first thought. i couldn't even imagine doing that all day, day after day.

can we get the binding attachment in the States? If anyone finds it please post.

Fascinating!

When you only get paid about 20c for every one that you finish, you have to work quickly to be able to buy the bread and butter.

Does anyone have a url for the binding attachment.

I would like that (url) also. Hope someone with more computer know how than I have can find it for us.

I've got two of these - one for my overlocker/serger and one for my domestic machine - the only difference is that they are larger on the industrial machines. You should be able to buy them from your sewing machine supplier. Only thing is they are expensive - I paid $75 for mine, but I suppose they are cheaper in the States. Although I know you are joking, they really do make a lot of difference to the speed and the finish is OK.

Yes, it is a sweat shop. And they have no union or OSHA, so the conditions/pay are inhumane. Something to remember as Big Money in this country quietly works to undermine collective negotiating rights (shame on WI governor Walker!).

I worked in a pants factory like that for 3 months between high school & college. Had to top stitch 1000 back pockets of mens pants pe day to make minimum wage. Talk about motivation to do well in college. Couldn't complain, because all my aunts retired from working in them albeit they did not work in a piece rate shop. 110 degrees inside in the summer when it was 85 outside.

It looks like a sweat shop to me. Notice that there's always a couple of people making sure that the workers don't take any breaks. I'm sure that the workers aren't even making close to minimum wage here.

The video was prepared by the company marketing the quilts to sell "Cassandra Home" (Turkish I think). I imagine the non-asian gentleman walking around (the one who held up the finished quilt) is a rep for the company - presumably sent for the express purpose of checking quality etc. Here's the website for "Cassandra Home".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISzoUdtMSH4