It happens to all of us. One day you are working on something or simply going about your business when you feel a tear. You turn around to see the back pocket of your jeans hanging by a thread. It was your favorite pair of jeans too… As a staple in so many people’s wardrobe,…
Both comfortable and stylish, suede boots are a great addition to the wardrobe and can seem too good to throw out after some wear and tear. That’s why you should fight for your suede boots, and try your best to keep them in top shape and stay on top of minor repairs. But what if…
Scissors are one of the most essential additions to your sewing kit. Owning a pair of good sewing scissors can help you transform your piece of work into a work of art. Arthritis is a chronic disease which occurs with age. It is the inflammation of joints which causes stiff joints and pain. This can…
Leather is one of the major products that is extensively used in the fashion industry. This processed product is used widely in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Different types of leather are incorporated into various projects. The type of leather used depends on the nature of the design. However, people directly involved in fashion designing or…
Denim, or jeans, is a strong fabric made of a blend of cotton and polyester, which makes for a fabric that is robust and long-lasting. Sewing denim requires a specific skill set and certain tools. With the right type of needle and thread, you can easily hand-sew or machine-sew your pair of jeans. Using some…
The art of Amigurumi—which originates from Japanese culture—captures everyone’s attention and adoration with its intricate designs, cute shapes, and bright colors. With all this hype around Amigurumi, you may want to crochet or knit your own as a gift for a couple with a newborn baby or for your own little one(s). So, if you’re…
Crochet is a process by which interlocking of loops made of thread, yarn, or wisps of other materials or fabric is done to produce a fabric of its own. It is derived from a French word called ‘crochet’ that signifies a small hook. One may understand crochet to be a form of knitting, but there…
Scissors make any kind of tedious work simple if they are sharp, and we may be a good designer or can sew like a whiz but it all depends on a good pair of scissors. Scissors aren’t something that we buy as often as we can buy fabric or the other paraphernalia to make the…
Transparent thread is one of the most creative inventions made in the field of sewing and stitching. It belongs to the class of tricky materials that are required for stitching and can turn your sewing project into a dream come true. It is primarily used to make stitches that can be concealed. Other uses involve…
Patches are pieces of embroidered designs made on clothes making use of thread, fabric backing, and needles. They are also known as appliqué patches or cloth badges. While sewing patches, it is of utmost importance to know which fabric to choose and what needle suits it the best. These factors determine the ease of the…