Circle skirts are beautiful, versatile skirts that rose to popularity in the 1950’s. They swirl nicely when you spin and are great for dancing. Sewing circle skirts can be a fun, yet mildly challenging craft – if you’ve never sewn your own clothes before. If you’re looking to try your hand at this challenge, you…
Ready to jump on a new sewing project? Well, in addition to the many other factors you have to consider when choosing your fabric, you also need to look for a fabric with the right drape for your project. What are some fabrics that have really good drape? Silk, chiffon, rayon, and satin fabrics are…
Wished hemming could get a lot easier while designing curtains for your living room? This is when using a hemming tape could prove to be a boon. I prefer using hem tapes as they allow frequent modifications to whatever sewing project I’m working on. Those who love sewing need to invest in good quality hem…
If painting is your hobby, then you would want to stock the right painting tools in your collection. You can create incredible art with paint markers. You can use markers on a glass surface, canvas, and other materials. If you are interested in investing in the best paint markers for canvas, then you’ll want…
If you have freshly dyed some clothes or bought a new pair of denim jeans, you might be worried that the indigo dye will run or rub off and ruin the rest of your clothes. This process of dye being removed from fabric by rubbing or running is known as crocking in the textile industry….
Polyester has quickly but silently taken over many closets. You’d be surprised at how many polyester items you own if you couldn’t be bothered to check tags while shopping for clothes. It has come a long way from the time it was first introduced. First beloved, it was then labeled ugly, cheap, and even uncomfortable….
I have heard from people that they find marking and transferring patterns to fabric quite distressing, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the right techniques and tools. That’s why I’ve decided to write this guide to transfer a sewing pattern to fabric. There are plenty of ways using which you can transfer…
Fabric glue is a fantastic tool for bonding fabrics – until it goes where it is not wanted. Oopsie! Now what? If you accidentally get fabric glue in places where it should not be, don’t panic. There are some methods to remove it without damaging your clothes. So how do you remove fabric glue from…
If you’re looking to get a new machine to step up your craft game, you might want to get a better understanding of the different types of machines available and the differences between them. At first glance, an embroidery machine and a sewing machine may not seem very different. There are a number of similarities…
If you’ve drawn lines on the fabric you’re working with or marked a specific spot for embellishments, you have probably used tailor’s chalk. This handy material is great for tracing seams and measurements when sewing clothes. You can use it for quilting, too! Unfortunately, sometimes you need to remove tailor’s chalk marks, and that can…