Worsted and Aran are two terms that often get mixed up. Both terms refer to medium-weight yarn that has very similar looks, but did you know that they’re actually two different yarn weights? What’s the difference between Aran vs worsted yarn? Worsted weight yarn is thinner than Aran yarn. Both are medium-weight yarns and can…
Making your own clothes can be a fun and rewarding activity. Rather than just having the selection of fabric and styles available at the store, you can choose any fabric and any pattern to express your own sense of style. Sewing is an intricate activity, though, and you’ll need to be familiar with the ins…
Pants that are too big are not just unflattering, they are also impractical since you constantly need to readjust them when you wear them. There is a quick fix to this problem – you can add belt loops. The result is a pair of pants that look good because you can wear a belt to…
One of the joys of diving into a new hobby or craft is building up a storage of materials for that craft. Whether it’s scrapbook paper and stickers for paper crafts, bolts of fabric for clothes making, or yarn for knitting and crochet. The price of these supplies can add up very quickly, though. As…
Crochet stitch counters are must-have accessories, especially for those using patterns. Whether crocheting as a hobby or professionally, the counters should be on your to-buy list if not already in your tool kit. Crochet stitch counters are digital or mechanical accessories that help you keep track of the number of stitches or rows as you…
Pins are as old as sewing itself. It is one of those things beginners and seasoned sewists alike swear by and are must-have accessories in a sewing kit. They come in handy for firmly securing layers of fabric together before sewing for a fuss-free experience. Nonetheless, using pins has its own set of challenges. While…
A good pair of scissors is essential to fabric-based projects. Whether sewing a garment, quilting, or making fabric crafts, you need reliable scissors to cut the fabric effectively and accurately. So, what are the best fabric cutting scissors? The best fabric cutting scissors create clean cuts, offer a comfortable grip for your dominant hand, and…
Scrim is an important part of quilt making. Aspired quilters may have heard the word “scrim” and thought it was a new type of fabric, but don’t be mistaken. Scrim is a type of lightweight polyester binder that is added to the batting to make it more stable. It prevents the batting from stretching…
Have you noticed more t-shirts with a textured look and uneven hues but can’t figure out exactly what the fabric is? You are probably looking at slub knit fabric. Slub knit fabric is getting more recognition and acceptance now than it did many years ago. Some of the trendiest casual clothing in fashion is made…
You don’t need to search far and wide when it comes to supplies for dyeing clothes. Removing color from clothes, however, is the real challenge for many. Of course, there’s very effective bleach, but the chlorine in it is toxic and damaging to fabrics. The only other little-known option is color remover. What are the…