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Different types of Textile Dyeing

Dyeing process refers to the interaction between dye and fibers, resulting in the transfer of dye into the fibers (through absorption, diffusion, precipitation).ย  Most of the dyeing processes are meant to transfer color onto the fabric surface in an even manner. There are many ways to dye fabric depending on the dye used, the fabric … Read more

How to make a Corsage out of fabric

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 birthday, or a wedding. The flowers can be arranged as a bouquet and tied or laid out … Read more

How much cord is needed for knotting and a Macrame project

An intimidating task for those who want to do macramรฉ work is deciding on how much cord is required to finish a macramรฉ project. What if the cord falls short in the middle? Wouldn’t the whole work be useless? These are questions that stop many from starting the work.  Most of the macrame tutorials will … Read more

Basic Knotting in Macramรฉ

How to do the knotting in Macrame? The basics Is it easy to learn macramรฉ knotting? The answer is yes. Macramรฉ is nothing but various knots on ropes. Once you master the knots, you can make anything. The knots are very easy to learn. By learning only two basic knots, you can make a variety … Read more

How to sew Applique designs on T-shirts

Applique is a wonderful way to customize t-shirts. And a very easy way to do it. You can showcase all kinds of designs including letters and numbers and beautiful floral designs on to your fabric with applique. A t-shirt is the perfect blank-canvas for this. Here are some ideas. There are 2 main steps in … Read more