Category Archives: Made in USA

What do we check during inspection?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Tom

Here is a standard list of things we check to ensure a quality product. Continue reading →

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Good news for U.S. sewers, not so great for U.S. Textile Mills

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Tom

Buy American Act guidelines revised Continue reading →

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How to resolveStitch Skips

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Tom

Here’s a short list to consider if you’re having issues with stitches skipping. Wrong thread for the application. Quality defects in the thread. Improper needle / thread size relationship. Worn or defective thread guides or eyelets. Improper threading. Excessive machine … Continue reading →

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Urgency in Business

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Tom

I promised that I would include in this blog articles or educational pieces that I feel would help a lot of people regardless of your industry. Just read this in Inc. magazine and believe this is recommended reading for any … Continue reading →

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Why Chicago still makes sense?

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Tom

I’ve often pondered and more often asked by prospects and customers why we choose Chicago for our sewing facility. Continue reading →

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One of my Favorite Quotes

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Tom

This is a quote from a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in Paris in April of 1910: The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who … Continue reading →

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You’re not a distributor, I’m not a product manufacturer

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Tom

Sewing is not and will never be a science of perfection, but always an art. Continue reading →

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Hubzone Certification scrutinized

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Tom

The federal Hubzone program was established for federal contractors located in econmically challenged areas. It is well intentioned. However, for many years, the system has been abused. The SBA simply did not have a process in place to audit whether or … Continue reading →

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Email from Afghanistan

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Tom

Its fantastic knowing that GREAT American products are being used abroad by GREAT American people. Continue reading →

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Parade Magazine asks Is Anything Made in America?

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Tom

Parade recently published a a short article on what products are still Made in the USA. Unfortunatelty, sewn products did not make the list. I’m working on changing that. Here’s a link: http://www.parade.com/news/intelligence-report/archive/whats-made-in-the-usa.html

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