Today I hope to do my part in correcting this injustice by helping some of you weave wearers learn how to retain length easily while continuing to wear theextensions* you love. First of all let’s get this out of the way. You own hair should always come first, not if...
While cashmere is not as insulative as other types of wool, it is much softer and finer, which makes it possible to weave cashmere into highly dense but thin fabric. This type of wool will not insulate you as well as traditional sheep wool, but it is soft enough to wear directly next ...
Organza is a type of lightweight plain weave fabric. This type of fabric is sheer, which means that it is woven in an extremely low density that results in a transparent and relatively flimsy textile. Due to its transparency and high breathability, organ
When you bind off that last stitch or sew that last seam, you just want to pull the sweater on and run down the street screaming "YES! I made this!" But before you leave the house in something that looks unfinished, take a few minutes to weave in your ends. Each time you cast on...
Needles: You’ll only need one to sew with, but generally a few different needles come together in a set. Make sure you get a hand-sewing needle and not a machine sewing needle. For a knit fabric, you might use a ballpoint needle, or if you’re working with a very open weave, lik...
Watch video: How To Sew A Block Quilt Tips to Create a Perfect Quilt Block Now that you know how to create a simple quilt block, it is time to learn how to make the perfect quilt block. It is not that difficult. You just need to apply a couple of simple tips to create a perfec...
Inside of the hat:Turn the hat inside out to access the inside. Weave in tails:Using the tapestry needle, weave in any loose yarn tails into the stitches on the inside of the hat. This secures the yarn and hides the ends. Trim excess:Trim any excess yarn close to the fabric after w...
sometimes that wrap around my pinky isn't enough to maintain tension and I start feeling like I'm loosing control as I work my stitches. In this case, in addition to wrapping yarn around the pinky, I'll weave the yarn forward and back through my middle and ring fingers. If the yarn ...
Cast off and weave in ends. Block to shape and size as desired. Assembly & Seaming Place two front panels directly on top of back panel, leaving space in the middle and outer edges aligned. Seam panels together at shoulders. Sew sleeves onto the cardigan. Fold and sew sleeves using a ma...
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