You may think that sharp things and small children don’t mix well, but trust us when we say that sewing is a fantastic hobby to get your littler kids into. Children who grow up with smartphones and tablets are spending more and more time alone with a screen. Sewing is a great way to teach…
Polyamide (also known as nylon) and cotton are two of the most popular materials used in the fashion and textile industry today. Although you may know that one is synthetic and the other is a natural material, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about how the two materials are made, as well as the…
Anyone who has mastered their culinary game is familiar with the term baste. However, the baste we are talking about today has nothing to do with tingling your taste buds. ‘Baste’ is also a term used in sewing. If you just joined a sewing class or are slowly teaching yourself to sew by reading and…
When you first start working with a sewing machine, threading the machine and finding the right tension for your sewing project can be quite tricky. The most frustrating part happens when you are trying to sew, but the thread keeps getting loose or tangled, especially with the bobbin area. If your thread is getting caught…
When you first get into sewing, working with a sewing machine can be incredibly frustrating and confusing. There are so many things to figure out, so many knobs and loops you have to learn about. Even if you have gotten the hang of it, simple adjustments like switching to a different, thicker fabric can require…
From the hand-stitches that can be done easily to the bigger projects that require machines to sow something, sewing and quilting are great ways to spend some time and effort and come out with a result that leaves everyone speechless. There are so many different types of fabrics and stitches that you can use to…
Spring is a good time to shop for warm, cozy, and fashionable attire just in time for winter. It is also the time to get busy knitting and crocheting lighter scarves, throws, and sweaters. Anyone with an eye for the finer things in life already has the likes of mohair and cashmere on top of…
Muslin-making is a popular concept in fashion, where designers take a lot of time to perfect a design by making a few prototypes to find the best fit. But did you know that muslin is also a type of fabric that has a ton of everyday uses? Muslin is a versatile type of fabric that…
Felt is a popular material for arts and crafts, one that you can find in most craft stores. It is a highly versatile type of natural fabric that feels light and cozy, with a structured look that allows the fabric to take various shapes and forms. Felt is usually seen in children’s toys or in…
Viscose is a cheaper alternative to natural materials like silk and linens. With summer fast approaching us, this soft, lightweight, and breathable material is a top choice for bedding linens and flowy summer dresses. Is viscose material stretchy? No, viscose material is not usually stretchy, although viscose blended with other, stretchier materials can have more…