A sewing machine includes an embroidery frame moving portion, a sewing portion, a processor, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the steps of acquiring image data created by a device and obtained by capturing an image of a range that includes at least one reference mark and at least one indicator mark, computing positioning data based on the image data, specifying an embroidery pattern to be formed in a sewing workpiece clamped in an embroidery frame, setting at least one of a position and an angle of the embroidery pattern on the sewing workpiece, based on the positioning data, acquiring embroidery data, causing the embroidery frame moving portion and the sewing portion to form the stitches that make up the embroidery pattern in the sewing workpiece, based on the embroidery data.

The invention discloses an embroidery machine and a thread clamping device, including an embroidery machine body, a machine head, an embroidery frame, and a thread clamping device on the embroidery machine body. The thread clamping device comprises a thread clamping device mounting seat, corresponding thread regulator components, and functional buttons, or indicator lights and functional buttons in the functional area, for controlling the embroidery frame or/and the machine head on the thread clamping device mounting seat. As the thread clamping device is typically positioned above the machine head in a corresponding configuration, the embroidery frame and machine head can be controlled and adjusted via functional buttons on the thread clamping device corresponding to the machine head during embroidery machine operation observation. The invention simplifies operation, alleviates operator burden, and enhances work efficiency. With a simple structure and ease of use, the invention boasts high practical value and broad market prospects.

The invention discloses an embroidery machine and a thread clamping device, including an embroidery machine body, a machine head, an embroidery frame, and a thread clamping device on the embroidery machine body. The thread clamping device comprises a thread clamping device mounting seat, corresponding thread regulator components, and functional buttons, or indicator lights and functional buttons in the functional area, for controlling the embroidery frame or/and the machine head on the thread clamping device mounting seat. As the thread clamping device is typically positioned above the machine head in a corresponding configuration, the embroidery frame and machine head can be controlled and adjusted via functional buttons on the thread clamping device corresponding to the machine head during embroidery machine operation observation. The invention simplifies operation, alleviates operator burden, and enhances work efficiency. With a simple structure and ease of use, the invention boasts high practical value and broad market prospects.

A dyeing apparatus is configured to be connected to an embroidery apparatus. The dyeing apparatus includes a dyer configured to dye a thread; a conveying path in which a path length of the thread from the dyer to the embroidery apparatus is changed according to an operation of the embroidery apparatus; and a conveyance control unit configured to adjust a conveyance speed of the thread in the conveying path, according to a change in the path length. The dyer dyes the thread at a dyeing speed that matches the adjusted conveyance speed.

A dyeing apparatus is configured to be connected to an embroidery apparatus. The dyeing apparatus includes a dyer configured to dye a thread; a conveying path in which a path length of the thread from the dyer to the embroidery apparatus is changed according to an operation of the embroidery apparatus; and a conveyance control unit configured to adjust a conveyance speed of the thread in the conveying path, according to a change in the path length. The dyer dyes the thread at a dyeing speed that matches the adjusted conveyance speed.