While chamois cloth is a new material to most Americans, Chamois is an old material that has been used worldwide for centuries. Chamois was also known as “sha-mee,” and it was the traditional cleaning rag of European motorcyclists before modern cleaning materials were developed. Chamois is a beautifully soft and thick material that has a…
A handmade sweater shows love and dedication, but in today’s busy schedule, you don’t always have time to hand knit an entire sweater from start to finish. If you are a beginner knitter, you probably cannot imagine how long it would take you to complete an entire knitting project on your own. That’s where knitting…
When you think of aprons, the first thing that comes to mind is a cooking apron. However, cooking is not the only use for this garment. Many service jobs and industry professionals also need to use aprons. There are aprons for chefs, waiters, potters, welders, painters, etc. Basically, anyone that works with a lot of…
A hoodie is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in your closet. It is warm, snuggly, and super comfortable. You can wear a hoodie to lounge around the house, to run errands, or to go on a hike. If you are thinking about sewing or buying a new hoodie, you will need to…
A handheld sewing machine is a handy little device that’s so useful to have around the house since it can be used for quick and simple sewing projects and alterations like hemming pants or fixing ripped stitches in old clothes. This compact, handheld tool looks deceptively simple – at first, you may mistake it for…
Let’s talk about some of the most popular natural wools there are – Alpaca and cashmere. If you love natural materials as much as we do, you probably have heard of these two materials. Alpaca and cashmere are two of the best quality natural fibers you can find on the market, known for being soft,…
Dyeing a piece of clothing is a great way to transform its entire look without having to alter anything. This is especially true for denim. Denim is a beautiful and durable fabric that only gets better with time – the more you wear it, the more comfortable it gets. With jeans, it’s rare to be…
Did you know those old acrylic tubes you’ve got lying around can be used for more than creating gorgeous canvases of color? You can actually dye clothes with acrylic paint! There’s no need to run to the craft store to revamp your old pieces with some DIY care. Using acrylic paint to dye clothes can…
There is no perfect fiber and each type has its pros and cons. Some fibers are environmentally friendly while some are resilient and can withstand wear and tear. There is a lot of false information being spread about fibers over the web. Are you having a hard time picking a fabric between cotton and rayon?…
A type of rayon fabric, viscose is a very popular fabric that most people around the world will know of. It is used to make different items of clothing as well as in upholstery and other items around the home. Viscose is made from wood pulp and can often be used as a replacement for…