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What is SAM (SMV) and how to calculate it
Standard Allowed Minute is the base of every target, efficiency and cost in a garment factory. Here is how it is built, step by step.
Edge Guide and Stitch Guide Feet — Consistent Seam Allowance
Guide feet keep the seam allowance consistent without relying on operator eye or needle plate markings.
Narrow / Sharp Curve Presser Foot — For Small Parts
The narrow sharp curve foot reaches into tight areas that a standard foot cannot access.
Zipper Foot — Uses and Machine Setup
The zipper foot sews close to the zipper teeth on either side without hitting the zipper pull.
Walking Foot — For Stretch, Quilting, and Uneven Fabric
The walking foot has its own feed dogs on top to move layers evenly without shifting.
Tractor Presser Foot — For Heavy and Multi-Layer Fabric
The tractor foot has separate front and rear sections to feed thick multi-layer fabric evenly.
Teflon / Smooth Presser Foot — For Vinyl and Sticky Materials
The Teflon foot glides over sticky materials like vinyl and coated fabric without dragging.
Tape Attaching Presser Foot — Shoulder Tape on Knits
The tape attaching foot feeds reinforcing tape and fabric together for knit shoulder seams.
Standard Presser Foot — The Default Foot Explained
The standard presser foot is the default foot on every single needle lockstitch machine.
Calculators for everyday IE work
Target, efficiency, line balancing, man machine ratio, machine requirement and time study.
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