It seems intuitive that sewing a perfectly straight seam would be easy—right? Just put the two pieces of fabric together and run it through your
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There is a learning curve to using vintage sewing patterns. Patterns printed prior to 1980 assumed you had basic sewing skills. Knowing where to start
Single crochet is one of the first stitches we learn. For those of you in the U.K. this is a double crochet stitch. The stitch
The weather is getting nicer here in Arkansas. I have about 8 weeks left before the garden calls me and what limited time I have
Usually I write about crochet and fiber arts, but I also sew. Making a muslin was one sewing skill I did not bother with until
I love to crochet. One of my favorite things to crochet are dishtowels. They are the workhorses of the kitchen. Not only do they wash
Whether you have purchased a handmade crocheted item or made a gorgeous afghan for your home, knowing how to care for it is important. Properly
What does it take to get from an idea in my head to a finished product, ready for sale? It is not as simple as
How do you learn to crochet? I learned the craft in elementary school. It was at an afterschool program. At the age of eight, I
I love the Craftsy Mini Classes. When I first joined their site looking for free patterns, I came across a link to the free mini