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…
Most of us don’t always think about the flammability of a material when purchasing an item of clothing, but there are some cases where this does need to be considered – for example, when ironing, making pot holders, or heat drying. One popular fabric used by many people is polyester, and chances are that you…
Athletic wear can be expensive, especially when you compare it to regular clothing. A plain cotton t-shirt will be much cheaper than a special athletic t-shirt found in the work-out section. There’s a reason athletic wear is more expensive, though. It’s typically made out of specialized fabric designed to aid in your work-out and keep…
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…
There is so much that you can do with tie-dye, but did you know that you could even tie-dye denim to give it a completely fresh look? If you have an old pair of jeans sitting in the cupboard or a tired denim jacket that needs some sprucing up, then tie-dyeing might be the way…
Tie-dye is an easy, fun way to add a splash of color to your wardrobe. All you need are a few readily available materials and creative imagination. If you’re new to the world of tie-dye, don’t worry. It’s actually easier than it looks. Nowadays, tie-dye is more popular than ever before, and you can find…
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…
Suit fabric is probably one of the most overlooked and underrated aspects of a well-tailored suit. Yet, it’s what makes or breaks the overall appearance of a suit. When you are looking for a suit, the first thing you should think about is the fabric. Different fabrics will give you different types of feel, durability,…
When you are designing your own backpack, it’s easy to think about all the things you want in it – a laptop compartment, a top handle for carrying – but often, people forget about the straps. In reality, the strap is the key element that will decide how comfortable and functional your backpack will…