Apparatus, system, and method sewing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system of manual sewing comprising using solid or hollow shapes, that is planar surfaces, to stabilize and display the area being worked on and using both hands to accomplish the sewing tasks. The area to be worked on is spread out and stabilized on a planar surface, and the planar surface itself is stabilized in space with a holding device or by the surroundings. Both hands are then free to do the actual sewing. Pincers and needle holders designed to assist the use in proper use are employed to optimize visualization and to facilitate the actual sewing. The use of eyeless needles with pre-attached thread, preferably swaged-on threads, eliminates the need for threading. Use of curved needles with needle holders facilitates sewing in small spaces. Kits are also contemplated that comprise a variety of sewing crafts of the present invention.

1 . An apparatus for supporting a fabric comprising a first planar surface wherein the fabric may be spread on said surface to permit visualization and sewing of the fabric by hand. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the surface is square, rectangular, circular, oblong, or oval. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is a hands-free apparatus. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a means for mounting the apparatus. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the means for mounting comprises a base. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the means for mounting is flexible. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the means for mounting comprises a clip or a clamp. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a second planar surface affixed to said first surface by means of a post. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface further comprises an opening. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the opening is comprised within the surface or at the edge of the first surface. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface further comprises hinges to permit visualization of both sides of the fabric. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric is secured to the first planar surface by means of clips or straps and to the second planar surface by means of a collar. 
   
   
       13 . A sewing tool comprising a pair of pincers joined at one end, wherein the joined end comprises a positioning structure. 
   
   
       14 . The tool of  claim 13 , wherein the tool further comprises positioning structures on the handle of said pincers. 
   
   
       15 . The tool of  claim 13 , wherein the pincers further comprise a grasping surface on the jaws of said pincers. 
   
   
       16 . The tool of  claim 13 , wherein the tool is made of plastic, preferably a plastic polymer. 
   
   
       17 . The tool of  claim 13 , wherein the tool is made of metal, preferably a malleable metal alloy. 
   
   
       18 . A needle and thread holder comprising a spool card, wherein the spool card comprises a means for affixing one end of the thread and an area for winding the other end of the thread and a means for storing the needle. 
   
   
       19 . The holder of  claim 18 , wherein the spool card further comprises a core made of foam, preferably foam rubber, for safely storing the needle. 
   
   
       20 . A sewing kit comprising:
 a. At least one apparatus for supporting a fabric comprising a planar surface wherein the fabric may be spread on said surface to permit visualization and sewing of the fabric by hand;   b. A sewing tool comprising a pair of pincers joined at one end, wherein the joined end comprises a positioning structure; and   c. A needle and thread.   
   
   
       21 . The kit of  claim 20 , further comprising a needle holding tool. 
   
   
       22 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein the needle holding tool comprises a first and second finger hole, wherein the first finger hole is large enough to allow the thumb to pass all the way through and the second finger hole is large enough to allow the ring finger to pass all the way through. 
   
   
       23 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein the needle holding tool comprises a handle that is ergonomically configured to conform to the shape of the hand. 
   
   
       24 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein the needle holding tool comprises a releasable locking mechanism. 
   
   
       25 . The kit of  claim 24 , wherein the locking mechanism is locked into place with a first squeeze of the hand and released with a second squeeze of the hand. 
   
   
       26 . The kit of  claim 20 , wherein the needle and thread comprises an eyeless needle with pre-attached thread. 
   
   
       27 . The kit of  claim 26 , wherein the thread is swaged onto the needle. 
   
   
       28 . The kit of  claim 20 , wherein the needle is straight or curved. 
   
   
       29 . The kit of  claim 20 , wherein the kit further comprises an instructional guide. 
   
   
       30 . The kit of  claim 20 , wherein the kit further comprises at least one of clips or a collar for securing the fabric to the apparatus. 
   
   
       31 . A method of sewing a material by hand comprising the steps of:
 a. Spreading the material on an apparatus comprising a planar surface;   b. Grasping the material with a sewing tool comprising a pair of pincers joined at one end, wherein the joined end comprises a positioning structure in one hand;   c. Sewing the material with the other hand with a needle and thread.   
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the step of sewing further comprises the step of grasping the needle with a needle holder. 
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the step of sewing further comprises the step of sewing a patch to repair the material. 
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the sewing comprises repairing a fabric, attaching a button, repairing upholstery, sewing a quilt, sewing a handcrafted article, or repairing a stuffed toy.