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…
Are you ready for a chance to enhance and upgrade your sewing abilities? If so, then the sergers explored in this blog post will get you going! Whether you’re a pro seamstress or if this is your first time using a serger, you may have some questions in need of answers. Sergers are just as…
Quilting is a common craft hobby across the country. For centuries, women and men have made quilts by hand. Although they were originally made by hand sewing, we now have sewing machines that make quilting significantly easier. While quilting may seem like a difficult task, it can be straightforward once you get the hang of…
Choosing batting is one of the most challenging tasks for new quilters. Not only are there a myriad of options, but there also several other considerations like loft and fiber. In addition, there is the batting size to think about, and this is where things get very confusing. There is no fixed batting size, and…
Getting fabric from the thrift store is all fun and games until you see a questionable, crusty stain that seems very disconcerting. If you’re wondering whether it’s a semen stain and how you can quickly and effectively get rid of it, you’ve come to the right place. So, how do you tell if a stain…
As an adult, you may think that the days of having your heart set on a plastic tiara and dressing up in frilly lace are long gone, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There’s a new custom-made trend sweeping the country, and it’s all about bedazzling anything and everything in rhinestone-studded fashions! It’s…
If you love experimenting with textiles, then you’d be glad to know that tea is a highly effective colorant for natural fabrics. Dyeing fabric with tea is a cheap and easy way to change the look of a natural fabric. If you’ve got clothing stained with tea, this method can also hide those stains and…
Stitching needlepoint in-hand can produce wonderful results for those experienced in the craft. But if you are pretty green at it, you may need to secure your needlepoint canvas firmly to get things going easily and neatly. A frame is typically what you would need to provide this kind of support. Picture how an embroidery…