If you’re in the market for a new sewing machine, it can be tempting to go for one of the bigger name brands such as Brother or Singer. However, there are plenty of other top sewing machine companies that have been around for decades. They may not market or advertise as much, but their products…
An iron is indispensable when crafting, particularly with fabrics. And even though the regular iron works fine, sometimes it gets too cumbersome for small jobs. Its large base covers a broader area which makes precise pressing difficult; think of a doll’s dress. In such cases, a mini iron would be the better option. A mini…
Oiling your sewing machine is one of the most essential maintenance activities you can do to extend its life. In fact, regular lubrication with the right amount of oil at the right frequency will get you years, if not decades, of trouble-free service from your machine. So, how often should you oil your sewing machine?…
Punch needle embroidery seems to be the newest craft in town, and many are already hooked on it. What most people don’t know is that the craft has actually been with us for ages; it’s only making a comeback now. The secret to a successful punch needle embroidery piece is getting started with the right…
How to remove screen printing from fabric is a useful thing to know, especially if you want to clean up your screen printing errors or refresh a T-shirt that has an old design. So, how do you remove screen print from clothes? There are three main ways to remove screen print ink from fabric: using…
Screen printing is the process of transferring a design through a stenciled mesh screen, and each screen is used to transfer a different color to create a vibrant design. This is a great technique for creating bold and unique artwork. It’s widely used in various industries such as textiles and fashion. But how do you…
A lot of sewing hobbyists get their start with something small. A pillowcase in a home economics class at school, or a simple coin purse made at home under the mentorship of a grandmother or mother who learned to sew as a young girl. As their skill grows, however, they begin to branch out. Before…
Bleach offers a fun, inexpensive way of dyeing clothes from one color to another. It is also a clever strategy of salvaging articles accidentally splotched by bleach but in otherwise perfect condition. If you’re tie-dyeing, reverse tie-dyeing, or even stencil bleaching, you can create some pretty cool patterns on clothing. Notwithstanding, the color outcome is…
If you’ve ever seen a woven tapestry of rope hanging on the wall and thought, “I want to do that,” then you might be interested in the art of macramé. Macramé has been around for centuries and is an art form that’s widely used to make not just art and decor, but useful household items!…
If you are new to sewing, then you have probably heard of serging and wonder how it is different from sewing. Both sewing machines and sergers have one thing in common: they are both used to join fabric together by means of thread and needle. However, when you take a look at the main parts…