Hand quilting is done by hand-sewing all the layers of the quilt together with a simple needle and thread. This method of quilting is done without a sewing machine or long arm. Instead, the quilter uses a running stitch (or other decorative stitches) to sew all the layers of the quilt together. Hand quilting can…
Pincushions are overlooked yet extremely vital sewing accessories. You won’t realize how precious it is until you have to pick one among many needles from a flat surface or lose your favorite. Perhaps you’re more familiar with the tomato cushion, which has been popular from back in the day. You can design yours to be…
Sewing is a relaxing and rewarding way to learn a new skill while boosting your creativity, and the best part is that anyone can learn how to sew! It is an important life skill that can benefit everyone regardless of age or gender. Many teenagers learn how to sew by hand-stitching simple projects, then gradually…
Rayon is known as a semi-synthetic substitute for silk. It is made from chemically treating and processing wood pulp to create a beautiful and silky material. We know that natural fabrics dye well and synthetic fabrics do not, but what about semi-synthetic fabrics like rayon? Can you tie-dye rayon? Yes, you can tie-dye rayon, and…
Embroidery and needlepoint are both arts created by using a needle and thread. With both needlepoint and embroidery, you can decorate a canvas or a piece of fabric with different patterns created from stitches. For these reasons, many people mistake them for being the same thing. So, what’s the difference between needlepoint and embroidery? Needlepoint is…
The crotch of your jeans has a hard life. It is subjected to all sorts of wear and tear, including stretching from sitting too long, thigh-rubbing when you walk, and the number one bane of denim: seam-splitting. So how do you repair the crotch of a pair of jeans? There are three main methods for…
Serger machines are great for helping you sew garments and are wonderful additions to your sewing room. If you work a lot with woven fabric, sergers are amazing to help you reduce fraying, making sewing much easier. Your garment will look more professional if the edges are clean, and they will last longer without any…
If you are just starting to learn about bookbinding, all of the different techniques, materials, and stitches may seem confusing to you. You should know that many people – including experienced bookbinders – can feel confused at times, especially when the stitches appear so similar. So, what’s the difference between a kettle stitch and a…
Tapestry used to require a lot of skills and craftsmanship, as you needed to be able to map out a chart with the stitches and colors to create a pattern. Nowadays, there are a lot of tapestry needlepoint kits with pre-printed templates and all of the required tools that you will need to make beautiful…
Sewing is a deeply rewarding hobby that allows you to create clothing and household items that are perfectly tailored to yourself and your loved ones. However, one annoyance that most sewing enthusiasts have is how loud their sewing machines can be – you can hear its echoes throughout your home, and sometimes, even your neighbors…