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Warm weather and sunny skies typically mark the summer season, with plenty of time to spend outdoors and bask in the sunshine. We’ve gathered our top five embroidery patterns for summer, in time for some outdoor stitching – perhaps at the beach, watching the waves hit the shore. So, what embroidery patterns can be chosen to create the ideal ...

Sewing machines have been around for centuries, facilitating lengthy sewing work. Seams that can now be done in mere minutes used to take a long period of time as they had to be done by hand. Professional seamstresses and tailors conducted these works, especially making clothing for the person wearing them. Technological developments ensured that ...

Ever since the Neolithic age, Chinese embroidery has stood the test of time. Its fabrics have been made using the superior quality of silk fibres ever since the origin of the practice, which dates back nearly 5000-6000 years in China, the first real sample of which was discovered in a tomb from the Zhanguo period (c.5th-3rd century BC).  ...

The weather is getting warmer and warmer and summer is just around the corner! Because of this, it is important to start thinking about the best fabrics for this season – heavy fabrics are to be avoided, as well as dark colours, as they can make you (or your clients) feel uncomfortable and sweaty. Knowing which fabrics are the best ones for ...

When starting to learn any new skill, the road to mastering sewing can feel long or even impossible at times. However, learning where you are going wrong can almost be as helpful as learning the ins and outs of the skills themselves. As, if you know what you’re doing wrong, you can more easily sew in the right way. So, what are some of the most ...

Spring can be a time for reflection and relaxing. Spending time on your hobby or even your profession can be a great way to spend some time on yourself during this time of the year. If you’re ready for some spring stitching, we have a countdown of 5 of our favourite spring-time patterns. So as the flowers are blooming, the lambs are leaping and ...

Making clothing is something that has been happening since the dawn of the human age. While it is a profession as old as time, the way in which we design, create and supply apparel has changed drastically over the years. As with most things in 21st century life, technology has completely altered the face of the apparel industry, meaning that ...

As a business owner, attending events are of the utmost importance, especially when related to your specific industry. Gaining more knowledge and extra skills will always keep you on top of your game and constantly improving yourself and your abilities. In relation to sewing and embroidery events, attending them can help give your business a boost...

Last month, we started talking about the different terms that are used within the embroidery world, such as applique, bean stitch, jumbo rotary hook, and much more. Because the list is so long, we’ve decided to split these terms into several different parts. So, this week, we will be continuing with the embroidery glossary from where we left ...

When creating garments, the question of which materials to use is an important one. The application, design and comfort must be taken into account in order to choose the perfect materials for the item. However, for those sewing these garments, the materials can have a huge impact on the process. Cotton Cotton and cotton blends are commonly used ...