I have heard from people that they find marking and transferring patterns to fabric quite distressing, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the right techniques and tools. That’s why I’ve decided to write this guide to transfer a sewing pattern to fabric. There are plenty of ways using which you can transfer…
Fabric glue is a fantastic tool for bonding fabrics – until it goes where it is not wanted. Oopsie! Now what? If you accidentally get fabric glue in places where it should not be, don’t panic. There are some methods to remove it without damaging your clothes. So how do you remove fabric glue from…
Pom poms are small, fluffy balls, usually made of yarn, but you can make them with plastic strips, toilet paper or cloth. The ones made with yarn are much fluffier and look much better, though. So, what is the best yarn for making pom poms? Cotton and polyester are good choices for making pom poms….
Wire wrapping stones is a fairly easy craft, and if done right, it allows you to create some beautiful pieces of jewelry which are one-of-a-kind. You only need a few basic materials to wire wrap a beautiful stone. You need a gemstone, two different types of pliers, and some gauge wire. The wire is possibly…
Punch needle embroidery takes some time and patience, so the last outcome you could want is for it to all fall apart because you have used the wrong fabric. There are a few options to choose from when it comes to the right punch needle fabric, but you cannot just use any piece of material….
If you’re new to needlework, you might find it a challenge to wrap your head around all the different types of needle crafts you could try out. From knitting and crocheting to needlepoint and embroidery, there are lots of fun options to get started with. Embroidery is one of the oldest and most popular forms…
Scarves are one of the first, if not the first project people attempt when they first learn how to knit. Why? Because the design is so simple. You just knit in a straight row, double back and knit another row. Once you master the art of knitting, making a scarf is simple. Loom knitting is…
Choosing the right polymer clay to use for jewelry can be a little difficult. There is quite an overwhelming number of options, but not all the polymer clay brands are as good as the others. You need to ensure you choose the right polymer clay for your jewelry to ensure it turns out the way…
If you’re looking to get a new machine to step up your craft game, you might want to get a better understanding of the different types of machines available and the differences between them. At first glance, an embroidery machine and a sewing machine may not seem very different. There are a number of similarities…
If you read about crafts and fabrics often, you likely have come across the terms yarn and wool. What exactly do those terms mean, and how do they differ? What’s the difference between yarn and wool? Yarn refers to a length of fibers that are used to make fabrics. Wool, on the other hand, is…