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’re anything like me, you’ve had to go without wearing your earrings every now and then. Or maybe you never got your ears pierced at all. It can be hard to find clip-on earrings, particularly in fun designs or something that doesn’t look like someone’s Aunt Agnes would be wearing. That led me to…
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…
Taking your jewelry to a jeweler for a minor repair is very expensive. Even a small repair like fixing a bent earring post can cost you a bundle. The good news is that you don’t have to run to the jewelry store for every little thing! You can easily fix the bent earring post by…
Knots are vital in jewelry making and beadwork. They are used to end a row, add a new row or begin the project. Most importantly, knots keep the beadwork from falling apart. Imagine a bracelet without knots? There is no way the beads would stay on the string! There are several types of knots you…
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…