How To Color Neoprene Effectively (Paint vs Dye vs Bleach)
Once that nice outfit loses its brilliance or a stain gets on the material, someone gets the bright idea that they should recolor the outfit to make it like new again. This idea works for some fabrics
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Sewing Neoprene Fabric (Hand, Machine, Needle, Thread, Tips)
You can’t always have it easy. Some fabrics are very easy to sew. But they do not look or perform that well when made into outfits that go outside of their original purpose. That is why you have to do
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Does Polyester Shrink In The Dryer? Wash at 60 or 90 Degrees
Sometimes you have to ignore the label. Clothing and fabrics come with laundry labels to make sure you do not harm the fabrics you buy and waste your money. But there are times when you need to ignore
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How To Hem Polyester Dress, Pants, Curtains (Helpful Guide)
Getting the right fit. This is a time that doesn’t depend on if you are on a diet or not. Unless you are still growing your hems usually should remain the same unless you want to be more risque or try
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How Many Yards of Fabric For Pants (Palazzo, Harem, Pajama)
New sewing projects demand a lot of calculations. It is imperative to get those calculations correct to avoid spending more money than you need to on fabric. Once you know how much fabric you need, the
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How To Dye Polyester With Acrylic Paint, Rit, Dylon, Food…
Something stained your favorite polyester outfit or it sat out in the sun too long and faded and so on. No matter what color change took place, it is sometimes cheaper to dye or paint the polyester fabric
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Does Neoprene Shrink in The Dryer or Over Time? Helpful Tips
Having the right wet suit fit properly is a must. You want the wet suit to be tight but not so tight that you hit those high notes you would never be able to reach normally. Taking proper care of your
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Is Polyester Breathable? (Good For Summer vs Sweaty)
When hot temperatures arrive everyone reaches for those clothes designed to keep the body cool. There are a lot of fabrics to choose from as breathability is essential in today’s fashion market. The
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Is Neoprene Warm For Winter? (5mm vs 2mm vs Wool)
You will be acting like a pirate when the temperatures drop down to colder levels. You will be saying shiver me timbers if you are not wearing the right material to keep yourself warm. Then you will be
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Can You Iron Polyester? (How To Iron Polyester Items Safely)
Press here, don’t press there. Keeping when and where straight when it comes to ironing different fabrics can be a daunting task. Since all fabrics are not the same, ironing them won’t be the same
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