How to make a cross stitch pattern – 4 easy ways

Have you wished you could make cross-stitch designs in the professional way that the designers do? They give the right shadings and do the most intricate designs with such ease. Other than buying cross stitch kits or having expensive cross stitch software, there is a way. In fact, there are many ways in which you … Read more

How to design embroidery – 10 great sources of inspiration

Many people I know who love sewing, is fascinated by embroidery but choke when they think about finding and drawing the designs on fabric. They look for shortcuts or look out for the simplest designs. That does not mean that simple designs are not beautiful. They are the most stunning in my opinion. But the embroidery … Read more

Cutwork Embroidery (5 ways to do this beautiful work by hand)

Cutwork is embroidery done on fabric with spaces cut out in between. Renaissance cutwork, Broderie Anglaise, Richeheu work, and Reticella cutwork are all different forms of this work and involves the same process with varying effect in the sizes of spaces when the spaces are cut out and the stitches used in between.Beautifully done cutwork … Read more

How to sew Sequins to fabric : 10 Best & easy ways

Sewing sequins on fabric is quite easy, if you know some tips and some easy stitches. The method used depends on the type of sequins you have and the effect you want; If you want to attach the sequins in rows or if you want a random effect. Which Needle to use with sequins ? … Read more

Fabric Block printing – A DIY guide

Block printing on fabric  Woodblock printing of textiles refers to the textile printing technique of printing patterns on fabric with carved wooden blocks. It is the oldest textile printing technique and the easiest. As early as the 14th century, Indians have been block printing, and in China, even earlier. Block printing is supposed to have … Read more

30 Fabric manipulation techniques

  I used to love crafts and painting when I was young. Then my attention turned to fabric and there was no looking back. For me, nothing even comes closer to fabric and sewing in exploring creativity. While painting allowed me to explore color on a flat surface, Fabric Manipulation opened a new dimension: the … Read more