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We all have a t-shirt in our wardrobe somewhere – with jeans they suggest a casual look, but a pair of nice trousers can quickly elevate the look to one of a sophisticated golfer. Outside of the home, t-shirts are also used in the workplace as uniforms in various occupations, from the office to construction sites. If your company creates or ...

Business is all about staying ahead of the curve, and the next curve is deemed to be the Internet of Things (IoT). If you haven’t yet heard about the IoT then this is your chance to better understand the steadily approaching future of business and manufacturing.

6 Hacks for Embroiders A tailor’s job is never easy, but it’s usually rewarding. For those times when the thread catches, or the cat gets hold of your supplies, we’ve got the answer. In this blog we’ll be looking at how you can best augment your work and/or hobby with these nifty embroidery hacks. 1) Organisation – Great Stationary, ...

Four Talented and Forward-thinking Embroiderers When in need of inspiration for your next piece of embroidery, looking towards history’s best is sure to present you with some new options. In this blog we will cover the work of some very talented and forward-thinking embroiderers, such as May Morris and Meredith Woulnough, to help you think ...

Halloween Inspired Embroidery Ideas Halloween is fast approaching, and whilst this holiday is a joyous time for children and adults alike, the spooky season is also the perfect opportunity to get creative with your embroidery. There are so many wonderful and weird creations that can be born from this, the most spine-tingling spookiest of months...

The History of Sewing Machines The sewing machine has proven itself to be an invaluable invention in various and businesses. Textile factories and clothing production lines are but two of the industries that have long relied on the unparalleled speed and accuracy of sewing machines. Large businesses understand how frequently these machines are ...

Within the world of manufacturing, sewing machines play a huge role in meeting the sewing demands of industrial clothing production. Having been around for generations, they play an integral role in in the textiles industry. For any clothes manufacturing business, purchasing an industrial sewing machine is a valuable long-term investment. ...

  Festival season will soon be upon us, and despite the fact that there’s no Glastonbury this year, this doesn’t mean you have to give up on the dream of sleeping in a tent, enjoying beer out of a plastic cup and more importantly, rocking that festival fashion. Whether it’s a folky weekend festival, relaxing and listening to great music, ...

Craftwork, in general, seems to be having a moment in the spotlight, but one area in particular catapulted onto center stage in 2017 and looks set to remain there well into 2018; Embroidery. Embroidery involves using sewing tools and equipment, such as the Brother Embroidery Machine or a simple needle and thread, to decorate clothes and fabrics ...

The summer is finally here, and with the warmer days, lighter evenings, and desire to spend more time in the great outdoors, we’re also often tempted to splash out on new clothes, too. However, for a more cost-effective and unique way, you can breathe new life into old garments with the help of a little embroidery. What’s even better, is that...