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Tufting Machines Guide

Jennifer von Känel.Dec 11, 2024
Your guide for beginners and advanced users - the right tufting machine makes all the difference. Everything you need to know about tufting machines: from classic entry-level models such as the AK-I and AK-II to innovative all-rounders such as the AK-Duo and the quiet AK-V. We also reveal what you should look out for when buying to avoid cheap copies and enjoy tufting in the long term.

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Tufting Material Overview

Jennifer von Känel.Oct 30, 2024
In this blog, you will learn what materials you need to get started with tufting. For your first tufting project, you need a good tufting machine like the AK-I, a sturdy frame with stretched tufting fabric, yarn on cones, waterproof adhesive and a suitable backing. Accessories such as a clipper and thread cutters make working with tufting easier and more precise.

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What is Tufting and how does it work?

Jennifer von Känel.Oct 16, 2024
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Tufting is a technique used to provide textile surfaces with pile and is used to make carpets, upholstery and much more. Jenni from Tuftinglove explains how the tufting machine works, the types of tufting such as cut and loop pile, as well as the origin and history of this versatile craftsmanship.