Viscose is a cheaper alternative to natural materials like silk and linens. With summer fast approaching us, this soft, lightweight, and breathable material is a top choice for bedding linens and flowy summer dresses. Is viscose material stretchy? No, viscose material is not usually stretchy, although viscose blended with other, stretchier materials can have more…
Are you a DIY candle maker and a sucker for herbs, too? Maybe you’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate herbal scents into your candles. If you answered yes, then you’ve probably asked yourself the following question before: Is it safe to put dried herbs in candles? Yes, it is safe to put dried herbs…
Stretchy materials like knit or woven fabrics are extremely comfortable and super versatile, serving you year-round whether you want something nice and breathable or something warm and cozy. That said, stretchy fabrics can be a pain to sew because you have to know how to properly work with them in order to avoid bunching up…
One of the most relaxing crafts that one can do is candle making. There are so many different scents and colors that you can use allowing you to fully express yourself creatively. There is also a calmness that comes over you when you pour your candles. Candles have been made from paraffin wax for centuries…
Feeling some tie dye vibes? We totally get you. High spirited kids and teens in summer camps are not the only ones nostalgic about it. Tie dye is timeless, trendy, and darn cute. It has made a major comeback on runways and street fashion lately, and the best part is that you don’t have to…
Felt is a versatile fabric that has been used for many different projects for a long time. It is a non-woven fabric where the fibers have been meshed together. To make felt, there is no need for looms or spindles and that is why it is one of the oldest fabrics you can find. Felt…
Whether you have been crocheting or knitting for a while or are new to it, you will have seen that the yarn you use can be made from a variety of materials. One of the most popular yarns among needlecrafters is acrylic yarn. This type of yarn is a man-made (synthetic) polymer. It is very…
A crochet basket is one of the most straightforward and most practical crochet projects that crocheters love, but it can be quite tricky to get the basket to hold its shape well enough to be functional. After all, you want your creation to look like a basket, not a misshapen hat or a blob of…
So you’ve decided to learn how to knit. It is a wonderful and rewarding hobby that allows you to experiment with different techniques and be as creative as you’d like. You’ll be able to make highly practical and beautiful creations for your loved ones as well as to spruce up your home. The first critical…
Foam boards are a great material that can help you transform an interior space into a nice looking art gallery. If you’re looking to get your foam board mounts done yourself, you’ll need to make sure you get the right type of glue as not all glues play nicely with foam boards. So what is…