When choosing your scarf fabric, there are a number of things to consider. First, what is the purpose of your scarf? Since scarves can be worn as a fashion piece or as a functional accessory to help keep you warm, the fabrics you should choose will vary depending on your personal style or lifestyle. Are…
Sherpa blankets and jerseys are so soft and buttery on the skin, and the first few times you use them, it feels like you’re up close with a cloud! However, after some time, sherpa does tend to lose its softness and starts to matte up, and you might think that there is no way to…
The backstitch is a type of counted embroidery stitch that is worked backward to create straight lines. This stitch can also serve as a foundation for other stitches and is commonly used to create geometric designs. Although it may seem tricky, you will be creating beautiful lines with even tension, using the weave of the…
You’ve probably noticed that your local embroidery or sewing store has a ton of different types of scissors. These aren’t just decorative; they are used for specific purposes. If you are struggling with cutting fabric, applique, batting, or threads, chances are, you are using the wrong type of scissors! So, what are the types of…
Ever wanted to sew quilt-weight fabric, but your regular presser foot isn’t quite up to the task? Maybe you have a super slippery knit and are having a hard time getting things lined up, or you have a knit that stretches and your sewing machine can’t keep up? Well, in all these situations, it’s best…
Shopping for clothing or fabric entails several considerations. Other than what is more fashionable or appealing to the eye, there’s the feel, durability, washability, breathability, and sustainability of fabrics to compare. This is where the choice gets confusing, especially if you don’t know much about a particular fabric. Modal, for example, has been getting a…
When it comes to sewing crafts, there seems to be a never-ending library of stitches. Beginners may find themselves intimidated by the sheer volume, and seasoned sewists may still learn new stitches years after starting their sewing journey. While the world of stitches may seem too large to comprehend, there are certain stitches that are…
Doing laundry is a necessary part of everyone’s life. Whether you like it or not, our clothes get dirty as we wear them, and we need to wash them to keep them fresh. One of the most helpful ways to get rid of stains is bleach. Bleach is an excellent help for brightening old, dingy…
Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics for a variety of uses. Not only is it perfect for clothing, but it’s widely used for bedding, linens, towels, pillowcases, and even inner linings in travel bags or purses. There are tons of reasons why cotton is such a great fabric. It’s soft, it takes color…
When shopping for fabric, you’ll find a variety of terms like bottom-weight, lightweight, and heavyweight. While these terms don’t literally tell you how much your fabric weighs, they can give you a general idea about how thick and heavy your fabric will be. So, what is bottom-weight fabric? Bottom weight fabric is a type of…