Alto Intuitive Sewing Machine

Have you seen this 

very cool innovation

created by 

Industrial Designer

Sarah Dickins

of the United Kingdom?

The Alto Sewing Machine

is a prototype Sarah built

for the 2012 James Dyson Award Program

accepting the challenge to "solve a problem".

Sarah wanted to put ease and

a more intuitive operation

back into the sewing experience

especially for beginners, 

who often express frustration in using their machines.

Among the many features:

*simplified thread path 

*no pedal.  The fabric is fed

through downward pressure at the throat plate

*adequate space to the right side of the needle 

Sarah created the Alto with the intention to help

sewers feel more comfortable 

mending their clothes.

But I think it would be perfect for the 

beginning quilter, too.

In addition,

the Alto is beautifully designed!

I think it's stylish enough 

to display

in any room of the house.

Here is a link for 

a 2 minute

You Tube video

where Sarah explains her 

Alto Intuitive Sewing Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ohEWr9g4w