Personally, I avoid Polyester fabric for clothes because it makes me sweat. And then it makes me feel downright unpleasant unless I change out of it. However, sewing polyester is unavoidable in today’s times. It’s durable, affordable, wrinkle-resistant, and available everywhere. You can avoid it for a while, but eventually, it always shows up – … Read more
Fat quarter refers to a specific cut of fabric. It is a measure of pre-cut fabrics you can buy from shops- it is considered as a quilter’s unit of measure for fabric. A typical fat quarter measures 18 inches by 22 inches. Fat quarter bundles are typically sold as pre-cut sets of coordinating or complementary … Read more
How big is a yard of fabric Yards to Inches & CM Converter Enter yards: Convert How big is a yard of fabric 1 yard = 0.9144 meters= 91 cms = 36 inches = 3 feet. To measure 1 yard using your tape rule, look for a length of 36 inches, if your question is … Read more
The first time I sat on my new sewing machine to sew, I thought I would start with an easy job. My T-shirt was a little too long. I decided to cut it short and then hem it. It was my first time attempting to sew after dreading sewing for a long time and keeping … Read more
Imagine a fabric that stretches so well that it can hold at least 5 of you if the clothing is your normal size and then return to the original size when you are done stretching, without a single fiber getting damaged – no bagging, no sagging! Yes, spandex or elastane fabrics, made from polyurethane do … Read more
I love Rayon – that is, to see it and wear it. It is soft, lustrous and beautiful. It drapes nicely on the body. But on my home sewing machine, it is, at times, a little frustrating. Missed stitches, frayed seams and difficulty in interfacing are all some of the problems. Rayon is a … Read more