Guides

It’s Halloween and the AE office is feeling very haunted, our team have reported seeing multiple spirits in the building! 😱👻 Terrible jokes aside,...

Sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels know that the right industrial sewing machine can make all the difference in the world when it comes to prod...

It’s officially spooky season! We love Halloween, but there is growing concern about the amount of plastic waste created at this time of year. This...

Our quick guide to seam types Put simply, a seam is where two or more layers of material are joined together with stitches. Seams are described as ...

Stitches are often small and sometimes invisible, but they are at the core of every sewing operation! If you aren’t using the correct stitch for yo...

Finding the right needles for your industrial sewing machine can be difficult. It becomes especially difficult when you realise that there are diff...

With so many types of industrial sewing machine available, choosing the right one can be a minefield! If you need help or recommendations tailored ...

Welcome to our quick guide to upholstery! Upholstering is a skilled profession, but amateurs with experience in using a sewing machine and accurate...

Welcome to our quick guide to making blinds! Whether you are looking to start a business or make blinds for home use, we’ve put together some tips ...

Curtains are next up in our series of quick guides! We work with lots of businesses and home sewers who make curtains, and it’s no wonder that such...

Last week we posted our quick guide to sewing swimwear as the first part of our series focusing on activewear. This week we’ve moved our focus to l...

Last week we posted our quick guide to sewing clothes for children and babies. Another popular area which we are often asked for advice about is ac...

We often get approached by customers who are interested in producing clothing for children and babies as a business. As we work with lots of amazin...

Looking for the right industrial sewing machine thread for your purposes? We’re here to help! When trying to decide which thread to use it is impor...