I always marvelled at the speed with which some of the embroiderers who work on high end fashion garments attach bead and do embroidery. I could only see their needles moving at the speed of light and thought they were magicians. They are, now I know. You need magical patience for learning how to do … Read more
Yarn flowers have a sort of rustic charm. They are best when added as decorations on top of gift wrapping, on bags and purses, on your accessories, as a corsage. And they are quite easy to make. To make this loopy yarn flower, take a thick rode or chopsticks as I have done, or a … Read more
There is a jargon used for clothes that look older than they really are – Distressed clothes. The crisp ‘just-bought’ look is tossed for a weathered ragged look – as if those clothing has been used for a long time. With some easy ways you can alter the feel and look of the fabric to … Read more
Method 1. Weave a beaded cord Step 1. Thread your beading needle with a suitable thread. Make a knot at the end of the thread and some 2 inches inside from this knot. Thread your beading needle with three beads. Bring these beads to the end of your thread, till the second knot you made. … Read more
Cords are always useful in sewing, there is no doubt about it. You use it to fill piping, as a surface embellishment on fabric for couching embroidery, for lacing corsets tight, as a means of tying drawstring closures, for making jewelry, hang things…. If you go to a haberdashery shop you can get so … Read more
This is my favorite patchwork block of all – A log cabin block. In this block, some thin strips of fabric are joined to create a very interesting look with just the color play. I really admire those who manage to create whole quilts with this block. It is not an easy job joining 21 … Read more