Customizing our clothes has long been a form of self-expression. People are always choosing the clothes they wear based on how they want to present themselves to the world. Dying clothes is no different. Some people prefer to only wear neutral or pastel colors, while others prefer to dress in bright pops of color. For…
If your sewing room feels a bit disorganized and cluttered, then maybe it’s time to get yourself a quilting table. A quilting table isn’t only a place to house your sewing machine; the best ones are those that offer plenty of storage space and functional trays that can make your life a lot easier. What…
We all know the pangs of sewing machine anxiety – the fear of pricking your finger while sewing. If you’re a beginner at sewing or teaching your teenage children to use a sewing machine, you may be interested in installing a finger guard. What is a finger guard and why do you need one? Finger…
For those of us who love paper crafting, we know there’s nothing better than handing someone a homemade birthday card, or putting together a scrapbook of memories for a meaningful gift. There are lots of ways to spice up paper crafting. You can incorporate stickers, colorful markers and pens, use a label maker for a…
If we were to really look at the way our clothing is made, we would see all the seams that were sewn with thread to keep the pieces of fabric together. This is the basic way fabric is made, regardless of what thread or stitch was used, whether it was hand-sewn or machine-sewn. What if…
Rubber. That stuff your sneakers soles, mats, and tires are made out of. In fact, you probably have something made of rubber in your room right now. Rubber is notoriously difficult to recycle, so it’s always a great idea to breathe new life into your rubber shoes and tires by painting them. Can you paint…
Watercolor paintings are widely known for their soft, light quality. There isn’t much line work in watercolor, giving it an ethereal and gentle look. Though a lot of watercolor paintings work in light, pastel tones, some of the best watercolor paintings know when to add dark, intense hues to create contrast. So, how can you…
After you’ve spent all the time and energy with a new paint job, odds are you’re not thinking about how to properly dispose of your leftover paint. You’d probably rather throw it in the dumpster and call it a day. Whether your acrylic paint says “toxic” or “non-toxic,” though, there are proper ways of disposing…
There are moments when you need to sew up something but lack the skills, time, or energy to thread and run a sewing machine. In such a scenario, the thought of fabric glue as an option will most probably pop up. Well, with names like fabric fuse, fabric tac, and liquid stitch in the market,…
Foil cardstock is an inexpensive craft supply that adds a unique touch to many different crafts. Whether you love scrapbooking or card-making, there are so many whimsical types of foil cardstock that can make your project look and feel as magical as you want it to be. So, what is the best foil cardstock? The…