As a person who loves embroidering, threads tangling as you work can be quite frustrating. Tangling is bound to happen as you embroider if you do not take steps to keep your floss in order. Tangling threads while embroidering can slow down your progress in finishing your project because unraveling knotted threads can be very…
Many people believe that sewing is one of the world’s oldest art forms. It is the craft of attaching pieces of garments with needle and thread, either by hand or with a sewing machine. Sewing involves a variety of arts and crafts, including embroidery, tapestry, quilt, and patchwork. You can
When you are already so wrapped up in your sewing, your thread has other things in mind. Anyone who sews probably has experienced knotting threads many times. Whether you are hand sewing or using the machine, knotting your thread is a jam you are sure to encounter. The problem with knotting your
Make a slipknot, which will count as your first cast-on stitch. a. Loop your yarn around your middle and index fingers twice. b. Slip the first loop over your second loop. c. Pull the tail of your working yarn to tighten the knot around the loop’s base. d. Slip the loop onto your right-hand
Most novice knitters prefer to knit squares at first because it is fast and easy to do. These days, knitting squares is not just for newbies anymore. Many longtime knitters have also embraced the trend of knitting squares to create various exciting knitting projects, not only limited to blankets.
Knitting is also for men! In fact, knitting was a male-dominated trade in Europe long ago. Sailors knit their windproof sweaters for long voyages. Knitting and knitted garments are not only for women and children. They also look incredibly attractive when men wear them, so do not hesitate to
A sewn edge is the finished edge of a cloth. The hem of a dress is an example of a stitched edge. The hem is formed when the edge of a piece of cloth is folded narrowly and sewn. The edge of the fabric is sewn into the hem to prevent it from
For a beginning knitter who only works with plain colors, alternating colors in knitting may seem intimidating. Alternating colors in knitting is the key to developing your skills in your chosen hobby. Learning how to change your yarns' color will
Knitting with needles can look quite daunting, mostly when you have seen many intricate projects and the nitty-gritty steps that you have to go through to achieve them. But another method which looks less intimidating is loom knitting, which is known
At some point in your knitting, you would have to sew your knit fabrics together. You may have collected many knitted squares from practicing your patterns and stitches, or you may want to start easy on your knitting hobby by knitting squares first.
Authentic gold jewelry pieces have stamps and marks etched on them. They may indicate the gold’s purity in the item, a marker’s mark, and othe information about your jewelry. Follow this simple guide to know the meaning of the symbols on your gold
Flying off to somewhere may be one of the best things you can do in life, but only next to knitting, that is. But traveling does not always come easy. What will all the packing and unpacking, the documents you have to take care of, the jet lag, and