Dressing gowns are a popular thing to make for yourself, as a gift or just to sell but there are some common questions like what are the best fabrics for making dressing gowns? The best fabrics to use for making a dressing gown include cotton, cotton flannel, silk and satin along with rayon. These are…
Oven Mitts are insulated gloves worn in the kitchen to protect one’s skin from burns and scalds when cooking and dealing with hot objects. Often when cooking, one has to pick up pots, pans, baking trays and other hot items; using bare hands can potentially cause hazards because of how hot those objects might be….
Christmas stockings are an iconic part of the festive season and there is nothing more dreamy than hanging up your family stockings year in year out as a lovely family tradition. The best fabric for Christmas stockings is velvet however cotton or brushed cotton are an excellent alternative due to the diversity of the materials…
A beautiful cloth with a nice design may end up not serving its purpose if it is not made with the right fabric. As a result, fashion designers tend to prioritize the selection of the right fabrics before sewing. When it comes to children’s clothing, the type of fabrics used is of high priority, because…
There are so many myths and legends around whether we need to prepare fabric for sewing. Many fabrics can be bought that are prewashed but there is still plenty that needs preparing before sewing. Here is everything you need to know on how to prepare fabric for sewing. First, you might be asking why do…
There is so much to making a quilt and choosing the right fabric is one of the most important components. It can be hard to decide what to choose so I decided to put together this helpful guide of the best fabric for quilting. To help anyone like me who is new and wants all…
I am really enjoying doing a lot of home sewing projects like cushions, quilts and linens. Once I start creating my own versions of items around the house I quickly realize how much I could actually make. One thing I am looking at replacing is my make up pads so I decided to research the…
There are a number of fabrics that look and feel great but unfortunately have a tendency to unravel and fray. Working with such fabrics can be a bit frustrating but it doesn’t have to be. I have asked in the past how to stop fabric from fraying and I have been given some really useful…