Fingering weight yarn, also known as sock weight,is a term used to describe a certain category of yarns which are usually thin (but definitely usable). The most common uses of fingering weight yarn include socks, shawls, and light layettes. This weight yarn uses the US needle size: 1-3 and lets you make around 7-8 knitting stitches […]
How To Crochet a Rug Out Of Yarn?
We can’t deny the fact that rugs are an essential part of our home décor. They brighten up our rooms and provide us with warmth and comfort as we walk, sit, or even lie on them. What’s more, placing rugs on your carpet can help protect the carpet by preventing spills, traffics, abrasive soils, etc., from […]
How To Dye Yarn?
Imagine being able to dye your own yarns at the comfort of your home? This is a truly essential skill for every serious crocheter and knitter out there as it saves you the hassle of hopping from one to shop to another in search of a perfect shade for your project. In today’s post, we want to […]
How To Join and Change Yarn In Crochet?
So, you’ve completed your first ball of yarn and now you’re wondering how you can join or change to a new color of yarn? The problem with we human beings is that we’re always looking for the easiest way to do everything. And in this case, most crocheters will simply grab the beginning of the new […]
How To Make a Bodice Pattern? – Basics For Dummies
Learning how to make a bodice pattern is crucial if you want to make clothing that’s tailored to perfectly fit your unique body size. Unfortunately, most sewists avoid this drafting process as they perceive it to be confusing and complicated. Majority of them believe that this is a thing for the professionals only. Good news: By the time […]
DIY: How To Make a Yarn Bowl?
Making a bowl out of yarn…is that even possible? YES, making a wool bowl is super-easy and a fun way to pass time. And the end result is a good looking little basket that you can use to hold various items around your house. Or you can simply use it as a decorative sculpture. In our quick […]
How To Make a Yarn Pom Pom? DIY For Beginners
Pom Poms… the small, beautiful, and fluffy balls that act as great embellishments to everything, including knitted/crocheted hats, tea cozy, scarfs, etc. And oh! They’re good for decorating Christmas presents too. While pom poms are always available for sale at your local stores, you don’t always have to buy them. Why? Because you can easily make your […]
How To Sew a Flat Felled Seam By Hand?
The flat-felled seam is an incredibly strong and one of the most popular types of seams. Due to its durable properties, this type of seam finds use in heavy garments such as denim, jeans, jackets, etc. The best part about this type of seam is that creating it isn’t complicated, which means that both newbie and […]
Top 5 in 1 Heat Press Machines in 2019 – Which One To Get?
If you’re looking for the best 5 in 1 heat press machine, we found the 8 top-rated 5-in-1 machines for you. These machines have a good track record of transferring your graphics or lettering to a plethora of items, including t-shirts, mugs, hats, plates, mats, tiles, and so much more! Without wasting a single second, let’s get […]
Best Interchangeable Knitting Needles Review: Guide 2019
Every knitter out there wants to create the most beautiful clothing or useful weavings. They want a project that not only looks good, but that eventually lasts and does its job correctly. Especially when it comes to circular or depth-oriented knitting projects, this can be incredibly hard. But don’t worry. If you get one interchangeable knitting needles […]
All Different Types Of Pleats – Explained For Dummies
Pleats refer to a type of fold that’s formed by doubling a fabric upon itself and then securing it into place. Commonly used in clothing and upholstery, pleats help gather a wider piece of fabric into a smaller circumference. Needless to mention, pleats give garments more stylish and feminine looks. They’re simply the best embellishments for […]
Pattern Making Basics – Learn How To Make Your First Draft
Pattern drafting is one of the most important skills you’d want to learn after learning the sewing basics. The process involves drawing the pattern pieces according to the body measurements of the intended wearer. That said, there are several pattern drafting techniques known to sewists all over the planet. The most suitable technique for you should […]
Common Heat Press Mistakes People Make and You Shouldn’t!
Heat press machines are doubtlessly one of the man’s BEST inventions. The helpful machine enables you to easily transfer your own designs to nearly everything you can imagine—from garments to mugs, plates, hats, tile, glassware, and promotional items, etc. As easy and straightforward to use as these machines are, it’s still possible to make mistakes when […]
5 Ways a Heat Press Machine Can Be Used For!
A heat press machine comes specially engineered to help you transfer your own designs and decorations onto various items like garments, mugs, plates, caps, jigsaw puzzles, etc. Different machines come with varying designs and capabilities to help you choose one that meets your unique needs. However, most people don’t know that a heat press machine is a […]
How To Heat Press a Hat? A Definitive Guideline For Newbies
Have you ever wondered how a design is transferred to a hat? Or are you trying to come up with customized hats but don’t have a clue on how to go about it? If yes, this post is for you. Below, we’ll look at the two MAIN ways you can easily transfer your preferred designs to your […]
Flat Felled Seam vs French Seam: Top Key Differences!
Flat felled and French seam are two of the most popular types of seams used by sewists everywhere. However, we found that most people tend to confuse between these two seams. We’ve, therefore, decided to come up with this post to teach what each seam is all about, how it looks like, and when to use them. Let’s […]
How To Clean a Heat Press Machine At Home Easily? (DIY)
You print a tee at extremely high temperatures and it melts, leaving a mess on your platen…or you print a transfer upside down…or your transfer leaves behind an adhesive residue. These are some instances that can make your heat press machine become dirty. Because this machine acts as the lifeblood of your business, you’ll need to take […]
10 Best Knitting Books to Read in 2019 – Worth or Not?
Today, we will talk about the best knitting books to read! These are much more than simple guiding or instructional books when it comes to knitting. Some of these are even considered bibles and essential in every household. Artists and handcrafters alike, find this type of texts necessary for their craft. When it comes to knitting, there’s […]
10 Best Knitting Machine Reviews – Buying Guide For Newbies
The knitting art never gets old. Knitted items like sweaters, scarfs, caps, etc., are always in fashion. Not to forget the knitted accessories that help enhance your home interior décor. The introduction of knitting machines has only made the art better. Easy and quick to set up and use, these machines enable you to knit all […]
10 Common Crochet Mistakes That Beginners Made and You Shouldn’t
When you begin crocheting, it’s easy to make mistakes, just like in any other new hobby. Making these mistakes will make you feel frustrated, make you lose motivation, make you want to quit, and so on. But as they say, mistakes are part of learning; they make you grow. In today’s post, we’ll discuss the most common crocheting […]
