Computerized sewing machines and their error codes. The advancement in technology is not always for the better as you have new problems and new codes to deal with. The benefits of technology, especially
Continue readingDifferent fabrics use the same names as other finer and more sophisticated cloths that it is hard to tell what they can be used for. It does tend to be very confusing when you are a beginner trying to
Continue readingWhen you get smaller you would like your clothing items to get smaller with you. That means you have to practice the art of shrinking material without ruining it. This is not always easy as some fabrics
Continue readingThere are different holiday seasons throughout the year. Those special occasions allow for people to eat more than they should. When that happens clothes begin to shrink on them and stretching them back
Continue readingNot every fabric can hope to feel like silk but they try. Each fabric has a distinctive feel to it which makes it great for specific sewing projects. Unfortunately, many fabrics feel the same making it
Continue readingSynthetic fabrics were created for the specific task of mimicking natural fabrics while lowering the cost of clothing and fabrics by the yard. While they do the latter well, these synthetic fibers are
Continue readingBack in the late 60s and early 70s tie-dyeing was seen as a non-traditional, creative way to express one’s feelings and attitudes. While the technique is not new and has been practiced for thousands
Continue readingBeing warm is important. When the winter chill comes it is hard to get moving especially if your bones are a little beyond their peak years. The right fabric will help keep the chill off and keep those
Continue readingIf you remember the 80s, you'll remember the shoulder pad. They were bold, they were brazen, and most of all, they were big.But they were more than just a fashion statement. Women were barreling into
Continue readingCutting mats are becoming an essential sewing accessory. They protect your surfaces while giving you lines to guide your cuts. Now they have self-healing mats but they do not have any healing power. Just
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