Sheer fabrics are delicate and oh so beautiful. They are largely associated with wedding veils, but they can be used in many different ways. People often wonder about the differences between the various types. Unless you are a total fabric aficionado, this is completely understandable. There are a lot of similarities between sheer fabrics so…
Bows and satin ribbon go together like peanut butter and honey – you can hardly think of one without thinking of the other. Of course, you can make a bow out of anything, but a satin ribbon bow is so lovely. Why would you want to use anything else? So how do you make a…
There are many reasons why you might want to make a skirt shorter. Styles change, the existing length doesn’t flatter your figure or you want to alter your older daughter’s dress to fit your younger daughter. Many manufacturers still don’t realize that we are not all long-legged supermodels. Some of us are a bit vertically…
High heels make the wearer appear taller, give the illusion of longer, slimmer legs, accentuating the calf muscle and are generally more attractive than flat shoes. Plus, they create a much sexier walk. However, sometimes heels that are impracticality high outweigh their benefits. On the other hand, a heel that is too short detracts from…
If you thought that classic silk scarves were a thing of the past, you just need to look at influencers on Instagram and you will see how wrong you were! Turn a silk scarf into a sleek bandeau and combine it with a nice dressy jacket and skirt and you have an inexpensive and creative…
Have you ever wrapped a blanket around your shoulders? Sure, we all have. A chilly morning, sitting on the patio enjoying your morning coffee, with a blanket wrapped around your shoulders is a very common occurrence. And, most likely, there is not one camper out there that’s never wrapped a blanket around their shoulders when…
Hoodies are very popular. But, maybe you have a favorite jacket that didn’t come ready-made with a hood. What can you do? How do you add a hood to a jacket? All you need is a little fabric, some thread and a bit of ingenuity. A sewing machine and a pattern also help but aren’t…
Fibers have been woven into fabrics for about 100,000 years. The process is quite simple, but getting the fabric just the right texture and color can be very complicated. Luckily, all that is done for us now. We just pick the fabric we like from thousands and thousands of choices. Choosing the right thread for…
Cloaks, both with and without hoods, were very popular in the olden days. This type of garment is loose fitting and is worn over indoor clothing. It keeps out the cold, like a coat, except it is sleeveless. Some cloaks are waterproof and were commonly used as raincoats. In fact, many emergency kits still include…
The huge variety of beading and weaving thread and jewelry wire available is astounding. Finding the right one for your project can be a daunting experience. There are a lot of options when it comes to bead stringing projects. There are plenty of high-quality threads that will help you create fabulous jewelry that will last…