Author: Stocks Admin

Working an 8 hour shift is tiring at the best of times, concentrating to produce the precision and intricate details of fanciful fashion, ornate fabrics and reliable equipment embroidery and sewing conjure up is just as exhausting. There are many things you need to look out for when putting needle to fabric and many things you need to make sure you...

At Stocks Sewing, we’ve decided to look at some of the best fabrics to use when making clothing for the summer season. No matter whether you are a sewing novice, or use fancy industrial sewing machines to sew with, choosing the right fabric is essential to the success of your project. So let’s take a look! Cotton In the summer months, ...

Believe it or not, if your sewing machine begins to have problems, most of them can be traced back to poor maintenance of the machine. Knowing how to properly care for your machine can help you avoid any malfunctions and keep your machine working smoothly! In this post we’re going to list some simple maintenance tips that you can perform to make ...

A sewing room is the perfect addition to any home, but it’s even more important if you’re a start-up business to keep things neat and tidy. At Stocks, we want to help you enjoy sewing and embroidery as much as possible, and help you to create your ideal crafting space, so here are our tips for organising your sewing room. Craft Space The ...

With more and more cheap clothes shops cropping up in our towns, it is understandable that a lot of people put down their needles and threads and stopped creating their own clothes. But has the hobby gained a second wind? The Popularity of “Vintage” With the growing popularity of the “vintage” style, more and more people are starting to ...

Spring is the perfect time of year to clear out your wardrobe and remove those items of clothing that you haven’t worn since the early 2000s. We all have things tucked away at the back that we just can’t bear to throw out, whether it’s a reminder of your slimmer days, or a memento of your first date or a band t-shirt from a gig you don’t ...

You know you were destined to be a fashion designer if, from an early age, you spent most of your childhood making clothes for your dolls and reading fashion magazines rather than your school books. However, when it comes to obtaining the skills in order to make your dream a reality, there is no formal certification required, but that really doesn'...

Today fashion trends are certainly inspired by the past so we’ve taken a look at style through the ages and created this fabulous infographic, complete with fashion illustrations to see just how women’s clothing especially has changed throughout time. So take a look back in time, and tell us what your favourite decade of fashion is...

Whether you’re a sewing fanatic or you’re starting your own sewing-related business, you’ll want a machine that will last! When purchasing a machine, we’re sure you’ll have plenty of questions regarding which machine is right for you. What brand? What type? What facilities do you need? The biggest thing you’re probably wondering is ...

There’s no denying that sewing machines revolutionised the clothing industry, and are now essential pieces of equipment used in the production of clothing items. Industrial sewing machines are also used in the production a number of other products including toys, bags and even sofas. Here we take a quick look at some interesting and lesser-known ...