When you want to hide something or make it look nicer, paint does a wonderful job. It covers many scrapes, blemishes, and nicks without working too hard. Then paint can go one coat in some instances but
Continue readingSummer – who doesn’t love it? Sunshine, strolls in the park, picnics at the beach… and sweat. Hot weather may be great, but it comes with a dilemma – what can we wear to beat the heat and not end
Continue readingIt is bound to happen, one shoe loses its color a little faster than its mate. That situation leaves you in a bit of a pickle. How do you fade the better shoe and match the two shoes like before? It takes
Continue readingIt is a winter wonderland, everything looks great. The snow-covered buildings and trees bring a special feel to the day and can make you feel warm all over. That is unless you are wearing suede. You may
Continue readingNo matter what kind of fabric you work with there is always going to be something you have to watch out for. In some cases, fraying is the prime suspect and you need to take certain steps to stop it from
Continue readingYou hear the name but often wonder what is the fabric behind the style. That is the way it is with a lot of great fashion trends. All you know is the name and when you go to make a clothing item out of
Continue readingThe trick to fabrics is to learn the key characteristics and nuances that all fabrics have. Once you get those details down, you know how to work the fabric and develop it to its fullest potential. Purposefully
Continue readingWhen you get comfortable shoes, slacks, dresses, and more on your body you can accomplish just about anything. Having comfortable clothes do make the difference so choose the fabrics you wear with care.
Continue readingUsing chemical solutions is always risky. It is too difficult to control the process and once the chemicals hit the fabric they may not stop working until it is too late. Sometimes you have to be quick
Continue readingTo get that professional look you should finish any sewing project with a nice hem. Hems have a way of making the clothing item nice and neat. It is a little more work but the end results are worth the
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