METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEWING FABRIC PANELS

摘要

A method and apparatus for sewing flange material to a fabric panel. The apparatus includes a sled (40) which pulls the fabric panel to and through the sewing machine (20). The apparatus also includes an edge guide (50), a moveable dolly (120), a wheel (80), and a cutter (70). The method includes the steps of sewing each edge sequentially, rotating the panel around the corners while cutting and sewing the corners, and measuring the thickness of the panel to space the rotating arm (30) from the table a specified distance less than the thickness of the panel. The method also includes the steps of adjusting the speed of rotation of the edge flattener (60) to produce a flattened corner without wrinkles or ridges. The apparatus also includes a device for automatically removing the fabric panel from the table after sewing.