So I'm doing this sewing machine that I hope to animate with a piece of fabric eventually. I'm a designer and modeler. I need advice on how to do certain piece and how to merge pieces together so that they move together when it's time to animate.
I need to attach the needle to the needle foot. I need to attach the handle to the balance wheel. I've included pictures. I am unsure how to do the metal pieces/mechanics of the sewing machine. Cube/move points? draw/extrude? etc…
I know Maya, or Blender may be easier but I love Houdini much better.
Any guidance, feedback and recommendations and constructive criticism are welcome.
Your proportions look off, the machine seems to long/stretched. Your edgeflow should go along your curves. Bevel on the plate is not that round, more flat. Since you have the machine in hand i would suggest taking pictures from orthogonal angles. I would also suggest adding an motor (since you want it animated)
(since you want it animated) 