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Feed dogs the photo on the right shows the feed dogs. Read bobbin winding later in this chapter for basic instructions on winding a bobbin. Think of the money you can save by recovering your favorite chair instead of replacing it. The most comprehensive, userfriendly upholstery book on the market just got better over its lifetime, singer upholstery basics has sold nearly 150,000 copies.
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