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If you have ever spent hours using knitting needles, you know how satisfying it is to create something with your own two hands. Making the jump to sewing is like opening the door to a whole new creative playground.  Suddenly, you can finish projects faster and try out so many new ideas that go beyond what knitting needles can do. With a JUKI machine, you get all the tools you need to dive in: precise stitches, smooth fabric feeding, and a bunch of options for any project. In this guide, we will help you pick the perfect JUKI match for...

Knitters already have the patience and skill. Learn how experience with knitting needles help you master domestic sewing machines.

Sewing thread choices for home projects with JUKI machines, including thread families, sizes, needle pairing and a decision grid.

Running a small or medium sewing operation in New Zealand can feel manageable at first. But as demand grows, the tools you started with may no longer keep up. If you're still relying on a domestic sewing machine, that may be the bottleneck standing between you and real growth.  From missed deadlines to inconsistent stitch quality, the limitations stack up quickly. We’ve worked with countless businesses across Aotearoa that faced the same challenge. Many started with a reliable home machine but soon found it struggling to support production targets, material choices, and client expectations.  Below, we’ll walk through 13 concrete...

Adding a new industrial sewing machine might sound like a simple equipment purchase, but for many New Zealand businesses, it means adjusting systems that impact daily operations. Whether you’re scaling output or replacing ageing machinery, each new addition affects floor space, power consumption, operator performance, and production timelines.  If the process isn’t planned correctly, it can create bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or worse—safety risks. For operations managers, business owners, and procurement teams in the garment and upholstery sectors, this guide lays out what to consider before adding equipment to a live production environment.  From space allocation to staff training, we’ll walk through...