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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...

Which Sewing Machine is Right for Your Business? If you’re in the business of garment production, you’re going to need industrial sewing machines to get the job done. These specific sewing machines run at high speeds and produce different results, depending on the kind you buy. Some machines are developed for specific seams and stitches, so ...

Colours are an important consideration in embroidery, as the right colours can make the difference between an okay piece of work and something extraordinary. The colour sets the tone for the work, with bright colours creating a cheerful, playful effect, and darker shades providing sophistication and elegance. When selecting the right kind of ...

For a lot of people, the compulsory use of face masks in public places, such as shops, bars and restaurants, has been a big change to get used to. However, for a lot of industries, it has provided an opportunity for them to give back and help in any way they can. The embroidery industry in particular has been instrumental in crafting masks for ...

Industrial and commercial embroidery machines are very similar in a number of ways, they're both built to withstand heavy amounts of use, and recently we are seeing more and more multi-head machines enter the market. But are there any real differences between industrial and commercial embroidery machines? In our latest article, we take a closer ...

Which Sewing Machines Are Right For My Business In this blog, we will take a closer look at the types of industrial sewing machines that we have available, highlighting which type is right for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, and established businesses.     Level 1 – Hobbyist If the thought of fitting your family in your personal creations is ...

Upcycling is a fantastic concept for those who are eco-conscious. Our planet is suffering from the amount of waste we create, and upcycling businesses are the sewing and embroidery industries’ way of working against waste. On the other hand, upcycling businesses face a lot of hardships and difficulties that other product lines will not have to ...

As a professional embroiderer, you might be producing your own branded products, working as an embroidering agency for a range of brands, or perhaps a bit of both. If you or a client’s business depends on the success and recognition of a logo, then you need to consider the tips and tricks to getting designs recommended. If you work as an agency ...

The baseball cap is a part of almost everyone’s wardrobe for one reason or another – they protect people of all ages from the sun, caps bought abroad remind us of holidays, and others wear them to make a fashion statement. They are an item of clothing that complements an everyday look, and a must-have on your toolbelt of services as an ...