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What is a basting stitch and how to use it in embroidery

What is a basting stitch and how to use it in embroidery

When working on textile projects, we need to get creative! We can use scraps of fabric to create patterns and designs, and we can use some embroidery to add some special details to your crafts. Learn how to combine the basting stitch into an embroidery project! What is a basting stitch? The basting stitch is

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What the fat quarter size is

What the fat quarter size is in textiles

When buying fabric for making our first textile projects or experiments, we don’t usually buy a lot of material. We usually go to shops and buy some cheap fabric scraps from the clearance basket and pick up a few irregular pieces of a fabric we don’t know. When we get home, we try to make

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french knot embroidery

How to make a french knot embroidery easily

The french knot embroidery is one of the most used knots. However, there are those who consider it to be one of the most difficult to do, but it is only a matter of practice and patience to get the hang of it. French knots work perfectly for hair, as eyes, in greenery, for flowers,

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What does tumble dry mean?

What does tumble dry mean?(BEST DIY)

If you want to know “What does tumble dry mean?” and you want to learn how to use it in your washing machine, don’t worry because you are reading the right tutorial for you.  First of all, “tumble dry” is machine drying. It is called “tumble dry” because the clothes spin in the tumble dryer

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Paper mache Halloween

Paper mache Halloween ideas!

Along with the yellow, orange and red leaves falling from the trees in Autumn comes October and of course HALLOWEEN! Halloween is the time of the year that we look forward to impressing with different spooky decorations in our homes. Evil pumpkins, ghosts, spider webs and other monsters are part of the landscape at this

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What are warp and weft in textile weaving

What are warp and weft in textile weaving

When entering the textile world, there are several terms we need to learn, as they are essential for making any project with fabric. Two of these concepts are “warp and weft”, which are useful both for working with fabric and also for making your own. Let’s go ahead to find out what these “warp and

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How to sew a ladder stitch

How to sew a ladder stitch? Easy DIY

The ladder stitch is also known as “invisible stitch”, “blind stitch” or “hidden stitch”. All of these names refer to the same stitch point. Whatever you prefer to call it, it is a stitch used to close invisible seams from the outside of the garment. This hidden stitch has multiple uses as it works great

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long tail cast on

How to perform a long tail cast on in knitting

When knitting, the first thing we need to do to start your project is casting on the stitches on your needle. The stitches will work as a foundation for the rest of your weaving, and they can make a difference in the final results. When we are learning from another person, it’s very common to

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How to make a perfect fancy bow

How to make a perfect fancy bow

You have a birthday and you already have everything ready except your fancy bow, don’t worry because, today I will show you the best way to make one in a short time!  With this technique, you can make as many as you want and surprise with your gift!  I’m sure you will love to create

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scissor sharpening

3 ways for scissor sharpening (Fast DIY)

Today I will show you 3 tricks for scissor sharpening. Many people don’t know that you can sharpen scissors easily and safely.  Surely you realized that after a while, your scissors no longer cut and therefore you decide to buy a new one and throw away the one you had (if you take them somewhere

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pens that work with Cricut Maker without adapter

Which are the pens that work with Cricut maker without adapter?

Cricuts are wonderful machines used for cutting many different kinds of materials for crafts. You can cut anything from paper to sticker sheets, vinyl and even thin wood or leather. There are several Cricut options to choose from, and each of them has their own specific functions. For example, the most useful Cricut might be

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Make your own stuffed animal

Make your own stuffed animal – Easy DIY

Make your own stuffed animal in a short time and with a super easy step by step with the tutorial in this article. Stuffed toys are beautiful and a great gift for children and expectant mothers. During those first years of life, stuffed animals are used to play, they allow them to explore their senses,

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how to get fabric dye off skin

How to get fabric dye off skin (Easy & Fast DIY)

You have finished dyeing your clothes and you notice that you have dye stains left on your hands, don’t worry because today I will teach you “how to get fabric dye off skin” and you will get all those ugly stains off in a super fast and easy way.   You’ve probably tried many times to

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desk cable management ideas

Desk cable management ideas (Best DIY)

Surely you have many tangled cables along with your computer and that’s why I want to show you some “desk cable management ideas” so you can manage it better and make it look neater. Nowadays we have many more devices connected than before, not only the monitor, keyboard, and mouse but also webcam, microphones, and

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Salt dough recipe no bake

Easy salt dough recipe no bake

Salt dough is a non-toxic, cheap and easy to make craft material. It is a fun and easy activity to do with children without taking any risks since its ingredients are natural and accessible, you will only need flour, water, salt and oil. With this dough they can exercise coordination and even explore new colors,

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how to make candles smell stronger

How to make candles smell stronger in a few steps

Making candles has become more popular lately. You can make them with paraffin or beeswax, but soy wax is the most used recently. Soy wax is easy to aromatize and it melts at a low temperature. That’s why they are not only ideal for decorating with a nice warm light but they are also good

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DIY guitar pick

The best DIY guitar pick (Fast tutorial)

Today I will show you the best DIY guitar pick to make your own picks, in a very easy way, so you will have a lot of them (in case you lose them easily ) and you can play your guitar wherever you are.  Also if you like to recycle, this is a perfect tutorial

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Crochet and knitting pm

Crochet and knitting pm, sm, sc and more!

When knitting or crocheting, there are many different ways of creating different pieces of art; we cannot deny that’s what they are! They require a lot of concentration, manual skills and calculations, especially for those who create patterns, for their personal use or selling. If you are the one using pre-written patterns, there are lots

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Irish moss stitch

Irish moss stitch (Easy DIY)

The moss stitch knit is a traditional and very popular stitch all over the world. This pattern of repeating stitches in 4 rows has a smooth and soft finish with a very nice visual texture. Learning to knit Irish moss stitch is relatively easy, you just need to combine knit and purl stitches. The Irish

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phone case painting ideas

Best phone case painting ideas

Today I will tell you some phone case painting ideas for you to unleash your creativity. Also, I want to show you how to protect the paint with epoxy resin. Making your own cases will give you a lot of ideas to make and I can really say that if you are thinking of opening

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