I went looking for glow-in-the-dark fabric for a Halloween quilt and learned quickly that this is a small corner of the fabric world. The short answer: the best ones are 100% cotton prints where the design itself glows rather than the whole surface, they keep glowing for roughly a hundred washes, and almost none of…
Heavy-duty sewing machines are made for the toughest fabrics. These specialized sewing machines come with features that make them perfect for those tough jobs, like a powerful motor and sturdy frame to handle thicker materials. So. what are the best heavy duty sewing machines for leather and denim? The best heavy-duty sewing machines for leather…
Reverse dyeing using bleach is a fun way to breathe new life into an old T-shirt, and there are a lot of ways that you can have fun with bleach to create different designs on your wardrobe. However, in areas with limited daylight, you may be hesitant to bleach fabric because you’re not sure how…
Sometimes fabric needs a little extra help to lay the way we want it to or to get that perfect seam without any pulling or stretching. The great thing about fabric is how soft and stretchy it often is, but this can also be a downfall when it comes to actually working with and constructing…
If you have ever wanted to learn how to do embroidery, you may think that it is an intricate craft that requires extensive skill. You may think that it will take some time to learn embroidery, and it’ll probably be a few weeks before you can finish a project. So, is embroidery hard? Learning a…
There are a lot of different crafts out there, and each of them makes their own beautiful product. But some crafts can be enhanced by combining them with other crafts to create something even more beautiful. A prime example is watercolor and embroidery. Both of these are soft, delicate arts that, when combined, produce something…
Craft stores exist because there are so many components to crafting. No matter what type of crafting you do, there seem to be a million different materials for you to choose from. Fabric crafts are a prime example. When constructing something from fabric, there is a sea of trimmings to add to your fabric crafts….
When we think of tie dye, a bright white shirt with colors splattered all over it instantly comes to mind. This is usually the foundation for tie dye because it’s a blank canvas, ready to take on whatever colors we want to add. But only ever using a white shirt for tie dye can get…
Applique is used in sewing where you add smaller pieces of fabric on top of a larger one to create shapes and patterns. Many quilters have found tremendous success using applique techniques in their projects due to the ease with which they can create intricate designs from other materials. If you already have some sewing…
Sewing machines are one of the most versatile craft machines available. While it may seem like all they can do is sew, depending on the machine you purchase, you can sew, quilt, or even embroider. Regardless of your machine’s capabilities, you can create tons of different crafts with a sewing machine. Not just clothes, but…