To really understand the evolution of the Machine Embroidery Threads we use today, it is necessary to look back at the development of machine embroidery in general. You probably all have a few hand embroidered pieces stashed away – table covers, runners, mats etc worked by hand from many years ago (you know the sort
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Bonded Nylon is a very, very, very resilient thread yet, to say how strong it is, it is relatively fine. To achieve the same strength in a 100% cotton or even a polyester/cotton, the thread would be as thick as string! This means that you will only have to use a ‘jeans’ needle and nothing
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After a super response as to whether we should add Gingham Fabrics to the site we have done just that. Available in a 1/4″ Check & trendy 1″ Check there are up to 10 shades available. Ginghams seem very popular at the moment and we thought the addition of the 1″ Check range would just
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100% Combed Cotton Lawn. A finely woven high thread count fabric, cotton lawn has almost a silk like feel. Completely non stretch this fabric is ideal for summer clothing offering a cool alternative to other fabrics. Also used extensively as interlining. Creatively Cotton Lawn can be dyed, hand or machine stitched and is the ideal
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After a small delay we are pleased to now have added three new Lewis & Irene Jelly Rolls to the site. Encompassing fabrics from the hugely popular Marrakech, Town & Country and Timsbury Lane fabric ranges the designs have already been a huge hit and we are sure the Jelly Rolls will be just as
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For over 80 years our family business has been manufacturing sewing threads and yarns. Threads for high speed industrial machines, for hand sewing, for practical purposes, for creative use. We have supplied threads literally from the cradle to the grave – from towelling nappies to shrouds! We hope ‘Threads In Focus’ will unravel some of the
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Fab Quilt Pattern project info created especially for the Home Sweet Home fabric range created by Lewis & Irene. The project was designed by the hugely creative Sally Abblett who is one of the lead designers at this British based design house. As you would expect from one of the designers it makes lovely use of
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Fab Quilt Pattern project info created especially for the Sam & Mitzi fabric range created by Lewis & Irene. The project was designed by the hugely creative Sally Abblett who is one of the lead designers at this British based design house. As you would expect from one of the designers it makes lovely use of the fabric
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There has been a huge jump in interest for Overlocking Thread. We are delighted that whatever your thread requirement we have an extensive range and will be able to help. With this in mind we are pleased to provide a brief breakdown of two of the core overlocking threads and why you would want to use
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Empress are delighted to stock Vilene Soluble Stabilisers for Machine Embroidery, Hand Embroidery and of course other projects. The two key stabilisers are Solufleece & Solufix. Solufleece is the next step on from the popular Soluweb and Solufix is a brand new adhesive backed water soluble. Learn more…
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