sydney & melbourne

LIVE EMBROIDERY FOR AUSTRALIA EVENTS

On-site chainstitch embroidery for brand activations, corporate events and pop-ups. Guests choose a design, watch it come to life, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece made just for them.

  • 10+ Years of chainstitch experience
  • Artist, Machine, Setup & Supplies Included
  • BRAND-READY EVENT EXPERIENCE
  • Australia Wide

Clients & collaborations

  • Cowboy Colostrum
  • Vans
  • Levi's
  • Collaboration
  • Wrangler
  • Disney
  • TikTok
  • BMW
  • Art Basel
Cowboy Colostrum
Vans
Levi's
Collaboration
Wrangler
Disney
TikTok
BMW
Art Basel
amR live chainstitch embroidery event video filmed in Los Angeles

MAKE YOURS THE EVENT GUESTS REMEMBER

  • Keeps guests engaged: A live experience people can watch, choose from and take part in throughout the event.
  • Creates shareable moments: The stitching process and final reveal naturally invite photos and video
  • Leaves a lasting impression: Every guest takes home a personalized piece that keeps your event in the story
  • Easy for your team: We bring the artist, vintage machine, materials, and complete setup

Australia Service Area

Serving Sydney, Melbourne & Australia

From brand activations in Sydney to events across Melbourne and beyond, amR brings live chainstitch embroidery directly to you, anywhere in Australia.

VENUE & PRODUCTION READY

We coordinate with your venue and production team for a seamless event day.

Available across Australia

From Sydney to Melbourne and beyond, we bring the full experience to you.

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Canberra
  • Sunshine Coast

WHAT CAN WE EMBROIDER AT YOUR EVENT?

Chainstitch embroidery works especially well on denim, canvas and other structured garments and accessories.

Popular items:

  • Denim jackets, jeans and vests
  • T-shirts, sweatshirts and workwear
  • Hats, patches and fabric panels
  • Tote bags, bandanas and canvas accessories

Personalization options:

  • Guest names, initials and monograms
  • Brand logos and campaign artwork
  • Event dates, slogans and symbols
  • Custom illustrations and event-exclusive designs

Bring merchandise supplied by your brand, or let us help source the right pieces and develop a custom design menu for your activation.

Sample custom embroidery designs available for amR live embroidery events in Los Angeles and Sydney
  • Simon Haskell

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Executive Producer, Amplify Sydney

    Kai is one of the best chainstitch embroidery artists in the world today. We've trusted amR to deliver on projects with our biggest clients, from Major League Baseball to Disney.

  • Laura Gallagher

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Marketing Director, Levi's® Australia

    Working with Kai and amR has been a genuine pleasure. The craftsmanship is exceptional and his chainstitch experience shows in every piece. He is responsive, clear, collaborative, and genuinely cares about the outcome of every project. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend amR to anyone looking for a distinctive, high-quality embroidery experience.

  • Evan Keast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Co-founder, Doodles NFT

    We chose amR to be our featured artist at Art Basel Miami and NFT New York. amR's talent and commitment to his craft is unmatched. I would have no hesitation recommending amR to any brand who's looking for a truly unique and interactive experience.

Common questions

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PLANNING YOUR EVENT

WHY CHOOSE LIVE EMBROIDERY FOR AN EVENT?

Live chainstitch embroidery gives guests something to be part of, not just something to watch. They choose a design, see it stitched right in front of them, and leave with a personalized piece made just for them.

The stitching itself becomes part of the event. The vintage machine, the artist, and the process naturally draw people in and give guests something fun to watch, photograph, and share.

For brands, it's a simple way to create a more personal experience and give guests something they'll actually want to keep. Instead of a standard giveaway, they leave with something made for them on the spot and a reminder of the event they can wear long after it's over.

Can we provide our own merchandise?

Absolutely. You can bring your own merchandise, or we can help you find the right pieces for your event.

Just send us what you're thinking of using and we'll make sure it works well for live embroidery before the event.

Where do you offer live embroidery in Australia?

We offer live embroidery for events across Australia. We regularly work in Sydney and Melbourne, and travel to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast for events too.

We also work throughout Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, and further afield when the event calls for it.

Planning something outside these areas? Send us the details and we'll work out the best way to make it happen.

Can you create custom embroidery designs for our event?

Yes. We can create a custom selection of designs around your brand, campaign, or event, including logos, lettering, icons, and original artwork.

If you already have artwork in mind, send it over and we can adapt it for chainstitch. Before the event, we'll confirm the designs, thread colors, placement, and what we'll be stitching on.

Guests can then choose from the approved designs and watch their piece being embroidered live at the event.

Can amR handle large corporate events and high-volume activations?

Yes. We work on everything from smaller private events to corporate events, festivals, and large brand experiences with hundreds or thousands of guests.

For busier events, we can bring additional artists and machines to serve more guests and keep things moving.

We're also happy to work directly with your agency, venue, or production team ahead of the event so everyone knows the plan before the day.

Do you travel outside Sydney and Melbourne?

Absolutely. We work across Australia and regularly travel for events outside Sydney and Melbourne.

For locations farther afield, including Perth, Adelaide, and more remote or regional areas, travel costs may be added depending on the location and event schedule.

If you're planning something outside Sydney or Melbourne, send us the details and we'll work out the best way to make it happen.

SETUP & PRICING

What's included in the live embroidery setup?

We bring everything needed for the embroidery, including the artist, machine, table, thread, and stitching supplies.

We also take care of setup and pack-down, so once the details are confirmed, there's very little your team needs to worry about.

How much does live embroidery cost?

Every event is a little different, so pricing depends on things like guest count, event length, how many artists are needed, and whether you're bringing your own merchandise or would like help finding it.

Send us your event details and we'll recommend a setup that makes sense and put together a clear quote.

How much space and power do you need?

A typical setup needs roughly 3m x 3m of space on a flat surface, plus access to a standard power outlet.

For more remote events without mains power, we can also offer alternative power options. If you're working with a smaller space, an outdoor venue, or somewhere with limited power, just let us know. We can usually find a setup that works.

We're also happy to coordinate directly with your venue or production team before the event to sort out access, power, timing, and setup.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE AT AN EVENT?

It depends on the designs, event length, and number of artists on-site. As a general guide, one embroidery station can usually complete around 120-150 personalized pieces during a full-day event, with many designs taking about 3-5 minutes each.

For larger events, we can add more artists and machines to increase capacity. We can also prepare part of the work ahead of time and finish the personalization live if that works better for the guest count.

Send us your estimated guest count and event hours, and we'll help you figure out the best setup.

Artists, Makers & Repairs

PLANNING AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA?

Sydney, Melbourne & Beyond

Trusted by Levi's - Disney - Nordstrom - Vans - Doodles

  • Artist, machine and all supplies included
  • White label and brand-ready
  • 10+ years of live chainstitch craft

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