Textiles

Do you struggle with threading a needle and find it frustrating? You’re not alone. It seems like most people – even those with perfect vision and good coordination – can…

Sewing involves some intricate work and details, and no matter if you are using a sewing machine or are embroidering by hand, those details can be really difficult to see.…

Left-handed people are known to be more creative, so it’s no surprise that a lot of crafters and fashion designers are left-handed. However, what’s surprising is the idea that sewing…

Are you a hopeful fashion designer who wants to start sewing and designing your clothes for friends and family? If so, you’ll want to invest in a good sewing machine…

If you are an aspiring designer, sewer, or a fan of art and crafts, then self-healing cutting mats are essential. Large self-healing cutting mats can help you cut fabric or…

Home shoemaking is a super exciting venture when you think of every possible custom design. But there are always concerns surrounding the capability of sewing machines in making shoes. Sewing…

Ironing is necessary at various stages of quilting, such as pressing seams, the quilt top before adding batting, and the completed quilt. That is why you need a dedicated ironing…

Sewing is a skill often learned by hand before machine. It helps to understand how the pieces of fabric are brought together with thread before using a machine that does…

After putting hours upon hours of hard work into creating a handmade quilt, it’s important to store it properly when not in use. The best way is to let it…

Basting the top quilt and backing to batting is many quilters’ least favorite quilting step, especially using thread or pins. That is why those who don’t send their quilts to…