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Asante Sana - Thank you

22/12/2014

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We want to thank you all for walking side by side us in 2014, it's been a incredible year and we couldn't have done it without you our customers and supplier, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2015, and look forward to your invaluable patronage in 2015.

From the entire staff and management team of Stitch Masters Limited. - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, God Bless
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Understanding different types of Chefs

10/11/2014

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Top 100 Medium Size Companies Gala Event 

31/10/2014

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Here are some of the pictures from the Gala event.
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Significance of the festival of lights (Diwali) 

22/10/2014

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Below is a the speech by President Barack Obama on the festival of Diwali
"For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most.  Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us that life’s greatest joys are the simple pleasures that come from spending time with people we love.  Contemplation and prayer remind us that that people of all faiths have an obligation to perform seva, or service to others.  And the flame of the diya, or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness.  Here in the United States, Diwali also reminds us that our nation is home to many faiths and traditions, and that our diversity makes us stronger, which is why I’m proud that this year Democrats and Republicans in Congress joined together for the first-ever celebration of Diwali on Capitol Hill.  Over the last five years, Michelle and I have been honored to have the chance to observe this ancient holiday, both at the White House and in India, and we wish all those celebrating this weekend a Happy Diwali andSaal Mubarak."                                                                           

History of Diwali

India is a land of festivals. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with fervor and gaiety. The festival is celebrated by young and old, rich and poor, throughout the country to dispel darkness and light up their lives. The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every state celebrates it in its own special way. 

The celebration of the four-day festival commences on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdasi and concludes on Kartika Shudda Vijiya. The first day of the festival Naraka Chaturdasi marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. 

'Puranas' have it that Naraka, son of Bhudevi, acquired immense power from a blessing given by Lord Brahma after a severe penance. He soon unleashed a reign of terror in the kingdom of Kamarupa, harassing celestial beings with his invincible might. Unable to bear the tyranny of the demon, the celestial beings pleaded with Lord Krishna to save them from his torture. 

But Naraka could not be easily killed as he had a boon that he would face death only at the hands of his mother Bhudevi. So, Krishna asks his wife Satyabhama, the reincarnation of Bhudevi, to be his charioteer in the battle with Naraka. 

When Krishna feigns unconsciousness after being hit by an arrow of Naraka, Satyabhama takes the bow and aims the arrow at Naraka, killing him instantly. Later Lord Krishna reminds her of the boon she had sought as Bhudevi. The slaying of Naraka by Sathyabhama could also be taken to interpret that parents should not hesitate to punish their children when they stray on to the wrong path. The message of Naraka Chaturdasi is that the good of the society should always prevail over one's own personal bonds. 

The second day is Amavasya when Lakshmi puja is performed. It is believed that on this day Goddess Lakshmi would be in her benevolent mood and fulfill the wishes of her devotees. One version says that it was on this day that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from Kshira Sagara (Ocean of Milk) when the Gods and demons were churning the sagara (ocean) for nectar (Amrit) 

The other version is that when Lord Vishnu in the guise of Vamana, sought three feet of land from the generous demon king Bali, the latter had to surrender his head as Vamana had conquered the earth and the sky in two strides. Lord Vishnu banishes Bali into the Pathala Loka (netherland) by keeping his third stride on Bali's head. Later, pleased by his generosity, Lord Vishnu grants him a boon and he in turn requests the Lord to guard his palace at Pathala Loka. 

Meanwhile, the Goddess is unable to bear the separation and her grief affects the functioning of the entire universe. Brahma and Lord Shiva offer themselves as guards and plead with Bali to relieve Vishnu. So, on the Amavasya day, Lord Vishnu returns to his abode and Goddess Lakshmi is delighted. It is believed that those who worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day would be bestowed with all the riches. 

The third day is "Kartika Shudda Padyami." On this day Bali would come out of Pathala Loka and rule Bhuloka as per the boon given by Lord Vishnu. Hence, it is also known as "Bali Padyami". 

The fourth day is referred to as "Yama Dvitiya." On this day, sisters invite their brothers to their homes. 

However, in the northern part of India it is celebrated as the return of Ram along with Sita and Lakshman from his 14 years of exile after killing Ravana. To commemorate his return to Ayodhya, his subjects illuminated the kingdom and burst crackers. For the Gujaratis, Marwaris and other business community Diwali marks the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and also the beginning of the new financial year. 

For Bengalis, it is the time to worship Goddess Kali or Durga. The Goddess Durga continued her "Vilaya Tandava" even after killing demon Mahishasura
We wish all our customer and suppliers a very happy diwali and a prosperous new year
from the entire team of Stitch Masters Limited
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The easiest way to tie a Bow Tie

18/10/2014

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Most People avoid wearing a bow tie because it looks complicated to tie or have only see the elastic version of the same but if you look back, most of the famous action heroes, have dawn a bow tie to give that sophisticated look. 

A quick search of James Bond on Google reveals that all the actors who have played the role of James Bond have all dawned Bow Tie. 
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so then when was the last time you wore a Bow Tie?, No I am not talking about the elasticated version or the hook on type but the actual Bow Tie. Share with me in the comments
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if your answer is never, then it time you should, trust me its a skill you can add to your CV, Tie a bow tie part of the art of manliness that every man should. Just send us your order here with your address and we will ship one out to you, and then follow our simple guide on how to tie a Bow Tie and enjoy. its that easy but it add class to your persona and charm try it. (do write to me in the comments section below about your experience, I would love to hear from you)

So lets start: 
This called The Standard Technique, it easy and straightforward.
Tie a knot to position the tie

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1. Drape the tie around the neck with the left end about an inch and a half longer than the right. (One end has to be longer because it will be used to create the knot between the two wings.)
2. Cross the longer end over the shorter end.
3. Tie a simple knot by wrapping the longer end up behind the shorter end.  Flip the longer end over your shoulder to keep it out of the way for now. 
Advanced Tip: tie this knot tightly (and keep it tight during the subsequent steps) in order for the finished bow to sit snugly against the throat.  Unlike a long tie, you can't slide a bow tie knot tighter to the neck after the fact.
Form the front half of the bow
4. Fold the shorter end at the widest part of the curve (see "Special Considerations" below).  This will create the front wings of the bow.  (Make sure the fold is on the right side of your chest.)  
5. Hold the front in place by pinching the centre of the wings together.  Pinch with your thumb and finger or your first two fingers (see right photo on right) depending on which you find more comfortable during the next couple of steps.
Advanced Tips: 
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NOTE: keep in mind that these are mirror images, i.e. views you would see if you turned your RIGHT shoulder toward the mirror.
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In step 5 either the thumb or first finger is placed behind the front wings. It must rest on top of the fabric that extends from the neck (not underneath it) because that piece of fabric will become the bottom half of a loop created in step 6 (and shown below).
Form the back half of the bow and knot the bow (the tricky part)

6. While holding everything in position as close to your neck as possible, place the longer end of the tie over the front of the bow.  This longer end will form the knot between the two wings.Note that as the longer end goes over top of the bow it also goes over top of the thumb or finger behind the bow, thereby forming the top of the loop that was begun in step 5 (see close-up of loop in right sidebar).
7. Use your right hand to shove the middle of the longer end through the loop behind the bow from your right-hand side.  Obviously you will need to retract the thumb or finger that is holding the loop open (see close-up on right).
Advanced Tip: As you create this second knot, try to place it directly over the simple knot you created in step 3 (which should still be tied snugly against your throat).
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8. Once the longer end is pushed far enough through that it can be released it without falling back out (it will form a folded wing), simultaneously pull it and the folded wing on the right side of the front bow to tighten the knot. You have now created a bow (albeit a very lopsided one).

Advanced Tip: If the back part of the tie is rather skewed after being squeezed through the back loop (and it often is), twist it so it is parallel to the front part before you tighten the knot.
9. To finesse the bow, hold the knot tight with one hand and use the other to adjust the wings so that they are all an equal length.

Note: If you are using an adjustable bow tie and the finished bow ends up with a bigger rear half than front half, or if the neck band fits too loosely, adjust the tie size up or down accordingly and try again.



Congratulations - you've graduated to the big leagues!
Share with us your experience, remember practice makes perfect don't worry if you don't get it right the first time but just keep at it soon you will be an expert.
Originally posted here Text and original images copyright © 2012 by Button-Down Services Inc.  All rights reserved
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How to pack a suit while travelling

10/10/2014

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How to pack a suit while travelling?  
Many managers today live a globe trotting lifestyle, Always on the move, so what is the best way to pack your suit while travelling, here is guide to pack your suit while business trips

Step 1 
While holding the suit jacket upright, pop in one of the shoulders and pull it inside-out as seen below (some choose to pull the entire sleeve inside out as well, but this is not necessary): 
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Step 2
Tuck in the opposite shoulder into the one previously popped inside-out until the entire length of the lapel is lined up nicely.

Step 3
Fold the suit jacket vertically so that everything is lined up to the width of one shoulder.
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Step 4
Fold the jacket horizontally in half so that the top of the shoulders is lined up with the bottom edge of the jacket.
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There you have it! That’s how to pack a suit in a suitcase
The suit jacket is now ready to pack. Fold your pants along the crease and your suit should come out looking just as fresh at your destination as it did at your departure
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If you have any suggestions or unique ways to fold your suit we would love to hear from you, please comment below if you would like more tips like this 
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Understanding Chef Uniforms

5/10/2014

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Understanding Chef Uniforms - ever wondered why chefs dress the way they do, why do they wear so many clothes yet they always near the heat and fire, why does one chef have a longer chef hat than the other? or why do they wear a scarf? 

We at stitch masters will explain and showcase the happenings in and around the world of fashion, garments and various industries through our blogs

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