If you do not like the plain look of normal fabric edges, nothing like beads to add some drama. But not all fabrics are best for this edge finish. Before you ...

What can you make with this thin sliver of a ribbon, which looks almost like thick thread? Well, a lot, apparently. This is why they say, NEVER underestimate anything and anyone. These thin ribbons ...

When you want a flared full skirt, nothing better than a circle skirt. A full circle skirt block is a big circle with a small circle cut off from the inside. And what a flare this shape gives to the ...

There is a saying in my place that coconut tree is a heavanly tree, because every part of it can be reused. Coconut water becomes a drink, the kernel is used to make food and oil, the husk turns into ...

The long and short stitch is my favorite embroidery stitches for filling, especially when I have to fill big design areas. When the design is big, a satin stitch that stretches from one side to the ...

A corsage is a small representation of flowers, real or artificial which is worn by women on any part of the body, usually on the front of a dress or on the wrist for special occassions like a ...

1 yard = 0.9144 meters= 91 cms = 36 inches = 3 feet. To measure 1 yard using your tape rule, look for a length of 36 inches, if your question is “what will I measure in my tape rule that will give me ...

Y2K fashion is back with a bang, and those who like to keep up with the trends are looking out for those glittery clothes, spaghetti strap tops, low-rise jeans, and also butterfly tops; All of them ...

Let me tell you a secret – I use sewing machine thread on my embroidery machine a lot of the time. The embroidery purists would disown me – And there is a reason. Sewing thread may not always hold up ...

Stitching with denim fabric cut out from old jeans sound fascinating and looks great when it is some one else’s project. It is no joke sewing over the jeans’ seams. And when it comes to clothing with ...

A small hole in your sweat pants or yoga pants doesn’t mean you have to throw them away! Over time, even the best-quality pants can develop some damage. I will show you the different methods you can ...

This is applicable only if you do not own a coverstitch machine. If you have a coverstitch machine, (even if you do not) you must know that the coverstitch machine produces the most suitable stitches ...