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The machine’s feed-dogs push horizontally
Needle pushes vertically inside and out of the fabric,
followed by a synchronized sequence of hand gestures
leading the material under the needle,
shifting gently the margins
in center stage is the needle shining under the light
rotating the fabric
re-adjusting repeatedly
until a perfect corner is stitched
No cutting corners documents Hussein, the sewing technician, in his workshop
as he is producing items for the Deviant shop. We asked Hussein to manufacture
a conversation, exporting the knowledge and experience he has accumulated
hand-making-clothing-that-other-people-wear.