Polyamide (also known as nylon) and cotton are two of the most popular materials used in the fashion and textile industry today. Although you may know that one is synthetic and the other is a natural material, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about how the two materials are made, as well as the…
Yarn ply and yarn weight can be a bit confusing even for experienced knitters, especially since there is no international standard name and system to measure yarn weight. What is known as “bulky” in one country may be called “chunky” or “12 ply” in another, so it’s no wonder that most knitters are confused about…
Yarn weight is always a tricky subject that can confuse most knitters and crocheters – even experienced ones. Confusingly, the language of yarn weight varies from country to country and even from brand to brand. That can make finding the right yarn weight for your project can sometimes feel like learning a new language. When…
A high-quality marker is a coloring artist’s most treasured tool. It helps actualize ideas and bring them to life in the form of fine gallery-worthy artwork. The Copic marker has for the longest time held the prestigious title of the best art marker. Its quality, consistency, color variety, straight down to the design, is simply…
Copic markers are one of the most coveted color illustration tools and are arguably the best in their class. Even top artists swear by them for their professional work. Like many people who hear of its glory, you might be burning to get your hands on these hyped markers. You quickly dash online, but alas,…
Polyamide, also known as nylon, is a durable and versatile material that resembles more expensive materials like silk and wool but at a fraction of the cost. What are the best polyamide yarns? Polyamide yarns are nearly always blends with other materials, especially acrylic, wool, and alpaca. Polyamide can lower the cost of warm, luxurious…
Working with jewelry involves a lot of fine-detailed work. You will regularly have to take a closer look at gems, rocks, bead holes, inscriptions, etc. That is why a jeweler’s loupe is the number one must-have tool in every serious jeweler’s kit. A jeweler’s loupe is a serious magnifying tool. Usually, a foldable, framed lens,…
Anyone who has mastered their culinary game is familiar with the term baste. However, the baste we are talking about today has nothing to do with tingling your taste buds. ‘Baste’ is also a term used in sewing. If you just joined a sewing class or are slowly teaching yourself to sew by reading and…
When you first start working with a sewing machine, threading the machine and finding the right tension for your sewing project can be quite tricky. The most frustrating part happens when you are trying to sew, but the thread keeps getting loose or tangled, especially with the bobbin area. If your thread is getting caught…
Whether you have stomach cramps or muscle soreness, it’s always useful to have a microwave heating bag around the house. These bags are so easy to make, and they offer great relief for a variety of aches and pains, whether you use them as heating bags or cooling packs. The best part is, you can…