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Production Resuming at Hanesbrands Inc. Contract Sewing Operations in Haiti

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:24:04 MST

Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI) recently announced that production has resumed at its Haitian contract sewing operations affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake, putting hundreds of employees back to work as the country tries to rebuild its economy.

“We are very thankful that our major contract partners have the wherewithal to resume production, providing critical jobs for employees who are seeking to recover from the aftermath of the earthquake”

Fabric Stores in The United States : Finding Fabric Stores by State

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:47:00 MST

At Apparel Search we cater to the fashion industry. However, we also receive correspondence from people that are not actually in the industry but are very interested in the craft of sewing clothing. The people are some times referenced as home sewers.

Juki to Launch Exceed Series of Household Sewing Machines

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:22:45 MDT

Juki Corporation (TOKYO:6440)(ISIN:JP3390400004), the global leader in industrial sewing machines, is pleased to announce that it will release the Exceed Series of home sewing machines from September. The Exceed Series is the result of a fundamental review of core "sewing" functions and uses JUKI’s market-proven technologies used in JUKI’s industrial sewing machines, the industry leader in international markets. The series consists of 3 models, HZL-F300, HZL-F400 and HZL-F600 and targets home decoration and quilting markets, as well as all levels of sewing enthusiasts. The Exceed Series boasts of superior material feeding and stitch quality compared to other sewing machines currently sold in the market. It can accommodate material thickness ranging from light- to heavy-weight, and users will appreciate its high seam quality and sewing performance. The Exceed Series has sewing area of 203mm (W) by 112mm (H) from the right side of machine body to the center of the needle to make material handling easier. With available wide table, users can enjoy much wider, flatter and larger work bed.

Future of Fashion- DPOL- Green / Sustainable and Eco Friendly

no@spam.com (siddhartha Upadhyaya) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:30:59 MST

Sustainable fashion is fashion that is designed to be environmentally friendly. Fashion designers have recently adopted the idea of sustainability, using more environmentally-friendly materials and methods in clothing production like reduction in wastage, reduction in chemical usage, usage of scrap fabric, gunny bags etc. But are the apparel made out of them actually wearable? Yes, the answer is Dpol technology which can produce ecoi friendly garments which can actually divert us to sustainability keeping the costs low, so as to influence the fashion market on a big picture

Janome America Takes the Quilting Industry by Storm with the Introduction of the Memory Craft� 11000 Special Edition

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:02:54 MDT

Recently celebrating the production of their 50 millionth machine, Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, takes another revolutionary step in the sewing industry with the introduction of the Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition (MC11000 Special Edition). This versatile machine is three sewing machines in one with new advanced features and options that will leave quilters everywhere astounded by its sophistication while leaving sewist and embroidery enthusiasts in awe.

Sewing Industry Leader, Janome America, Inc. Reaches 50 Million Mark

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:41:49 MDT

Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, announced today the production of their 50 millionth sewing machine. A crowning achievement in the sewing machine industry, Janome’s 50 millionth machine represents a rich history of company pride and a world-renowned reputation for excellence.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in Collaboration with SVP Worldwide Unveils the New Martha Stewart Embroidery Designs

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:07:16 MDT

New Embroidery and Monogramming Designs Beautifully Enhance and Personalize Sewing and Embroidery Projects for New and Experienced Sewers

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) (NYSE: MSO) and SVP Worldwide, owner of SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, and PFAFF® sewing machine brands, announced yesterday the new Martha Stewart Embroidery line.

Classic Embroidery Patterns, the first in a series of embroidery designs produced by MSLO and SVP Worldwide, provide designs for monogramming and frame, border, and corner artwork that allow for further enhancement and personalization of sewing and embroidery projects. These patterns include Scallop, Laurel, and Twist, three simple, graceful embellishments inspired by timeless embroidery patterns, as well as an elegant font—custom-designed to Martha’s specifications—for creating clean, beautiful monograms.

Brother International Corporation Earns Nod from Esteemed Fashion Industry Expert

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:20:57 MDT

Deemed the machine that belongs in the sewing room of every serious quilter and seamstress, the PQ1500S from Brother International Corporation was put to the test by Francesa Sterlacci, former Chairperson of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and current instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Touting one of the fastest sewing speeds in the market and the ability to stitch a variety of fabrics with precision, the PQ1500S passed a rigorous fashion critique ultimately earning the prestigious approval of Sterlacci.

Janome America and Next New Networks Announce Advertising Partnership

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:57:15 MDT

Sewing Machine Giant to Integrate Advertising on Popular ThreadBanger Network

Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, joins forces with Next New Networks and their hit online television network, ThreadBanger, the first network for people who create their own fashion, for an advertising partnership. The advertising campaign will include sponsored segments during ThreadHeads, the network’s weekly flagship program, as well as regular promotional elements within the show. Janome will also have a sponsorship presence on the ThreadBanger website and across ThreadBanger's super-distributed network, which includes a popular YouTube channel and iTunes video podcast.