When speaking about textile materials, there are thousands of options to choose from. You can choose to use either natural or synthetic fibers, stamped or plain, stretchy or rigid, among many more! One of the best things about textile projects is that there are always innovative products to use. Through time, many new fibers have[Read more]
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important and meaningful days of the year. Thousands of people mobilize, not only physically, but also emotionally, to meet and celebrate as a family. While some people cook, others watch the parade, but the kids are often bored as there are no costumes, candy, outdoor decorations, songs, or[Read more]
Cricuts are some of the best companions you can have for your DIY projects. You can Sublimate t-shirts and mugs with different heat press options, but their most well-known machines are those used for cutting. You can make your own stickers and vinyl decals to stick all around your house to decorate your stuff. This[Read more]
Macrame is a technique that you can use on everything from accessories to home decor. Part of the use of threads knotted together to create different figures and ends with fringes on the edges. If you are looking for an easy way to create your own bohemian, chic and low budget macrame earrings DIY, I[Read more]
When choosing your clothes, there are many different types of fabric you can choose from. They are made with different fibers, either natural or synthetic, or even combined. Each of them has its own characteristics and has to be taken care of following specific instructions. In general, and especially when buying branded clothes, you can[Read more]
Most of us don’t know the names of the fabrics, the only thing that matters is that it looks good and feels good against our skin. However, it is important to know the names of the different fabrics in order to use them correctly, since some fabrics are better suited to certain occasions or situations[Read more]
Many years ago, girls were taught how to sew at school. It was considered an important activity when industrial manufacturing wasn’t massive. Women would make their own clothes, for themselves and for their whole family. Nowadays, most women surely don’t know how to sew, and this is no surprise, considering we can simply go to[Read more]
In the universe of cutting and sewing, there are many materials and tools that allow us to carry out our projects in a more professional way. Among the materials that exist for sewing, we find interfacing. In this article, we will talk about what is interfacing in sewing, how it is applied, in which projects[Read more]
When working with sublimation, Cricut can be one of your best friends. Combining different machines, you will create the winning team you need to make the best out of your textile products. Use a Cricut cutting machine, such as Maker or Joy, to cut out the design you want out of any kind of vinyl[Read more]
We rarely ask ourselves about the origin of the fabrics that we use to dress or with which we decorate our houses, in this case, we will talk about what is linen. Linen is a refreshing and breathable fabric, durable and made of natural fibers, just like cotton. Both fabrics are widely used in the[Read more]