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If you’re looking at joining the sewing industry, it’s important that you have some level of understanding of the work that you will be undertaking, as well as a general overview of what is expected of you. Whether you’re an apprentice looking for some industry experience or a graduate seeking your first industry job, you should have some ...

If you own an industrial machine you know that they are different from domestic ones, and they will need more regular checkups to ensure that they are working properly. Even if you own one of the best industrial machines, some common issues might still prevent it from working to its best capabilities. You need to consider how much use your ...

Whether you’ve been in the sewing industry for many years or you’re just starting out, you might want to consider whether using a domestic sewing machine will meet your requirements. Both domestic and industrial machines have their own advantages given the right context, but which one is the right choice for you? There are several factors that ...

No matter how experienced you are with sewing, more often than not you may come up against a few issues when using your sewing machine.  It doesn't matter whether its an industrial or domestic machine, it's always best to understand what you can do to rectify the situation without causing damage to you or your machine.  Here's our short ...

Industrial sewing is something that we know quite a lot about here at Stocks Sewing Machines, and we’ve previously highlighted our expertise by divulging some industry facts and tips that you may not have known about this type of sewing. Although industrial sewing is generally of a more professional quality and on a grander scale than what...

If you work in the sewing and tailoring industry, you might feel as though the atmosphere can get quite tense, and quite the opposite from the therapeutic state you slip into when you’re sewing by hand at home in your spare time. With tight deadlines to stick to and little room for error, the pressure can start to build as you struggle to reach ...

Victorian fashion draws on traditional feminine style with the use of lace, embroidery and frills, designed with enhanced waistlines and exaggerated sleeves and collars to represent opulence and wealth. The intricate detail and range of fabrics that go into Victorian clothing characterises the style of the era, and is something that can easily be ...

Embroidery is a beautiful art form many consumers admire. During the winter months, there are plenty of festive designs to embroider on your popular products. With your employees’ skills as master embroiderers, however, which products can your detailed embroidery transform into popular items this winter season?   Stockings It may seem like a ...

Investing in a new industrial sewing machine may seem like an incredibly straightforward process, especially if you have previously bought one- but do you know what you should be looking for when looking for a new machine? Industrial machines are used for a variety of applications, so it is important to understand what you will be needing a ...

If you are new to the sewing world or simply haven’t broken out of home sewing as a hobby, the thought of professional sewing might seem a daunting task. It’s easy to assume that all sewing industry professionals have one fancy machine to do all their work for them, but this is far from the truth. People who are tasked with professional sewing...