If you have aspirations to be a fabric pattern design artist, Photoshop is right there on top as a magic tool for all your ...

Note: Did I miss your favourite? If you believe a different textile museum is more prominent for your country, please mention it in the comment section. Life is all about adjustments. You want a ...

Do you want the good news or bad news, first?. It is true that, when it comes to Merino wool, the super fine wool fiber obtained from the fleece of Merino sheep making one of the best wool fabrics for ...

Some people abandon sewing altogether in the initial days of starting sewing, just like my daughter did. She got frustrated at simple things like threading a needle, being unable to knot the thread ...

Most of the zippers you buy for your sewing project come with built-in hardware that stop the slider and prevent it from coming off. However, zipper lengths rarely match your project exactly and when ...

When selecting the fabric for your clothes, accessories or home furnishing, you usually just go with terms like cotton, wool, knit, polyester, etc. As a layman, I used to get confused upon hearing ...

Most people with heavy thighs have a problem finding clothes, especially jeans that fit them—the reason is not you, but the standardization of clothing. When companies make clothes, they make them ...

I used to refer to all the materials I use for sewing as fabrics and textiles interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Textile is a broader term and fabric refers to a specific material.

There are no end to sewing projects where some lengths of bias binding tape could be of use. The binding tape can beautifully embellish the edges of your sewing fabrics in many ways. I use it to bind ...

Fashion of the 17th century was influenced by the many social, cultural, and political factors during the period, along with a few important and influential trendsetters. So even though the first half ...

Do you know that earlier collars were mostly detachable from clothes? Today collars are integral parts of most of our clothing. It frames the face, keeps your neck warm, and gives the whole garment ...

When you buy a garment, there is a chance that it will be a dud – that is the risk you take with beautiful things. Even the best looking dress that fits you beautifully, in a color and cut that ...