Author: Stocks Admin

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 ...

Here at Stocks Sewing we know that learning terminology can be a difficult process, there are many words to learn in relation to embroidery that are completely alien. It may seem simple once you know it, but the learning curve can be quite steep for those just starting out.   So, here are a few key terms that it is useful to know the ...

By utilizing a thread and yard, embroidery is used to decorate fabrics and materials with a specific stylised design. This design is executed with very clever intricate stitches. It usually incorporates different material into it, such as pearls, beads, and sequins. Currently, embroidery can be found on many items of clothing and is becoming more ...

Here at Stocks Sewing we have already explored the amazing world of Indian embroidery, but it was so amazing we have decided to take another look! There are so many different traditions and deep histories behind Indian embroidery techniques, it seems impossible to be able to limit such a craft to one example. So, what types of Indian sewing ...

The history of sewing is long and colourful! Here at Stocks Sewing, we are particularly interested in how we got to where we are today, so the history of sewing and the sewing machine is fascinating! If you would like to find out more about the modern sewing machines we have on offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of ...

Here at Stocks Sewing, we love exploring different embroidery and sewing techniques. One style of embroidery that we find particularly fascinating is Indian style, which experiences several regional differences and is beautiful in all areas. There is a lot of beauty in this type of embroidery and almost too much to choose from. However, they all ...