Teaching children to sew on a full-size sewing machine can be very challenging and can result in a lot of tiny fingers being pierced by very sharp needles. Not only that, their small fingers have a very hard time working with some of the functions on the machine. Sewing machines have feet, bobbins, dials, foot…
You can’t just use any glue for felt! Felt is fuzzy and sometimes difficult to work with, especially when it comes time to glue it down. You need to choose the right glue when sticking felt to a material, whether it be more felt, wood, metal, or plastic. What is the best glue for felt?…
For crafters, both professional and beginners, electric scissors are a must-have! They just make crafting so much easier, whether you use them for paper, fabric, or sewing. Spending hours on end crafting is great, but only if you have the right tools! Electric scissors can really help with cutting fabrics and other media and take…
Using the right tools can make a big difference if you are an avid embroiderer. Having a sharp pair of small scissors will offer you the biggest benefit. The right stuff will cut the thread without any risk of strands fraying. But the wrong pair of scissors could negatively impact the rest of your stitching. …
Can’t seem to trace your favorite pair of embroidery scissors? If you are an avid crafter and invest in a lot of crafts supply, then you must know that there are never too many accessories, tools, or supplies. Whether you love to knit, sew, sculpt, or paint, you’ll always find yourself using crafting tools, accessories,…
Knit is considered the most difficult fabric to sew with a sewing machine because of its stretchiness and shrinkage. If not handled correctly, your sewing project will not take its proper shape. Sewing with a knit fabric can be a daunting endeavor, especially if you don’t know how to handle the fabric correctly or know…
Fabric glue is a versatile, easy-to-use tool that even a complete novice can master in their first project. If you have a sewing project but you don’t know how to sew, or aren’t comfortable using a sewing machine, fabric glue is the answer. However, fabric glue comes in a variety of shapes and forms, and…
Flannel and fleece are both soft and cozy materials that you can see everywhere during colder winter months. They are known for their ability to retain warmth, so it’s no wonder and they’re always popular as we get into the coldest month of the year. But just because you’re used to seeing them, doesn’t mean…
When you’re tired of all the denim in your closet, fading your old jeans is an easy way to breathe new life into them. While dark denim can support a formal, put-together look, it can get a bit boring sometimes. Refreshing your wardrobe with faded jeans can be a fun way to reinvent your style…
Tea towels are not only practical to have in the kitchen, but they can add some color, patterns, or texture to your kitchen theme as well. The only problem is that tea towels can be pretty expensive, and the prettier and the higher-quality of the tea towel, the more you will pay. One way to…