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Choosing the correct type of needle for your industrial sewing machine can be a daunting task. Different makes and models of machines require specific needles, and the kind of fabric or application will determine which type of needle is suitable for the job. Without proper knowledge and experience, determining which needle you need for your machine...

When creating designs for clothing, you will face the choice of how to place this design on the item of clothing. You may consider printing with methods such as sublimation printing, but one of the most popular methods is embroidery. So what are the benefits of embroidery and why should you consider using it for creating designs? The ...

There are a number of issues that can occur when using an embroidery machine, such as puckering. Puckering refers to the bunching or gathering of fabric near embroidery stitches that happens when the material is moved around during embroidery. It stops the fabric from lying flat so you see the folds, and it can give the finished product a bumpy ...

Everyone has a pair of jeans that they just love. Whether it’s the classic blue jean or the black skinny jeans, these trousers are a popular feature in everyone’s drawers and one of the most popular materials worldwide. Jeans are so ingrained in the fabric of our lives that it’s difficult to imagine a time when they didn’t exist. They were...

The Industrial Revolution saw the transformation of the manufacturing processes in Europe and the US from around 1760 to the mid-19th century. It saw the transition from hand production methods to machines, chemical manufacturing and iron production processes, and an increase in steam and water power. Machine tools were developed, and we saw the ...

Starting an Activewear Line? Activewear is a popular business line and a market that has grown dramatically over the years. Virtually anyone who goes to the gym or even just runs outside will likely own some kind of activewear. They are the perfect clothing items for exercise and market very well on social media. If you’re thinking of ...

Embroidery adds beautiful embellishments to clothes; it can be hard to imagine a scenario where you would want it removed. But sometimes you may have to if the embroidery has been stitched into the wrong place on the fabric. Some embroidery can hinder sewing, such as on a seam. Or the embroidery may not have been done accurately, or you wish to ...

At Stocks, we specialise in providing commercial and industrial embroidery machines from the top brands available. Our machines are ideal for both small and large scale production, and so far we’ve helped over 500 small businesses get started in the world of embroidery. We understand it can be tricky knowing what kind of embroidery machine you ...

The Best Sewing Machines for PPE & Facemask Production Over the last year, there has been a growing demand for PPE and facemasks. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages worldwide, many manufacturers and companies turned their hand to creating and supplying PPE and facemasks to key workers and members of the public, even though they had never been ...

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabrics and other materials with thread to create patterns or letters. ‘Embroidery’ comes from the French word broderie, meaning embellishment, which is essentially what you are doing to a piece of fabric when embroidery is added. Embroidery has existed for thousands of years and can be traced back to 30,000...