Remove non-sterile gloves, perform hand hygiene. Apply sterile gloves. Using forceps, grasp stitch at knot and lift gently away from skin. Cut stitch distal to knot and close to skin surface, keeping knot intact. Grasp knot and use one continuous motion to pull remaining suture out of the ...
See above for how to remove lint from the machine. The bobbin may be damaged and does not turn smoothly. You need to replace it (see how to put the bobbin thread into the machine) 5 - The needle breaks: Here's how to quickly change a sewing machine needle, and the possible causes ...
Women’s straight-leg jeans have a consistent leg width from the top to bottom, and tend to be snug through the hips. This tailored-feeling cut is a great alternative to your tried-and-true skinnies. What should you wear them with? We love classic, straight denim worn with a simple bal...
Want to know how to do your part to decrease this waste? Keep reading to learn more about building a more sustainable wardrobe. What is a sustainable wardrobe? You may be thinking, I want to reduce my fashion footprint, but what even is a sustainable wardrobe? Sustainability in the ...
Here are some quick tips on how you can care for your bamboo clothing to make it last longer: If you’re trying to get stains out, use a natural stain remover stick, baking soda, or vinegar to remove it before placing it in the wash. ...
The knit stitch is the most basic stitch a knitter can learn. It is from this stitch that all other stitches are made. The knit stitch consists of pulling a loop of yarn through an existing loop on the needle. Here are some step by step instructions for how this is accomplished....
How to Make a Blanket from a Stitch Pattern Step 1. Find a Stitch Pattern The first thing you need to do is decide on a stitch pattern for your blanket. Are you looking for something for a woman, or a man, or a child, or a pet, or a baby? It has been my experience that, fo...
Rinse again with no added cleaner to remove any residue. Dry the garment at low heat in a dryer with a couple of tennis balls thrown in to restore the loft – this may take several hours. Don’t store your down garment in a compressed state (like its stuff sack) – hang it up in...
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Wash the garment once at warm temperature with just water, then again with a down-specific product like Nikwax Down Wash. Rinse again with no added cleaner to remove any residue. Dry the garment at low heat in a dryer with a couple of tennis balls thrown in to restore the loft – this...