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Basic Knotting in Macramé

How to do the knotting in Macrame? The basics Is it easy to learn macramé knotting? The answer is yes. Macramé 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

Tea and Coffee dyeing : For that Vintage look

Pure white is considered angelic, pure, and divine. But not everyone is keen on being this otherworldly. I prefer something which is more earthbound and natural – a fabric that looks as it has naturally aged. If you are like me in your love for the vintage look and want to go the natural route … Read more

Make your own Kumihimo Braids for your sewing projects

Kumihimo (組紐) is the Japanese craft of making plaited cords /braids. If you look up the word ‘Kumihimo’ in dictionary, it says ‘braided cord’. I have read elsewhere that it means “gathering of threads”. It is the ancient japanese art of gathering different threads to make beautiful interlaced round cords/flat braids. Kumihimo – History Braids … Read more

How to use Iron-on patches on clothes

An Iron-on patch is a type of sticker withe a plastic backing. It is a must-have if you have holes in clothes. It is a staple in alternative fashion styles. These patches are the perfect embellishment for achieving distinctive and unconventional looks. And using these iron-on patches may be considered as the best way to … Read more