As a fashion and textile designer I have had experience with computer printable fabrics from plain cotton (with no adhesive), to iron-ons and peel and stick versions. So I wanted to use this guide to share my...
This is a fantastic item for anyone who wants to create their own unique images on non-fabric items and is great for all craft disciplines. Simply load the decal sheet into your inkjet printer and away you...
Understanding needle gauges can often be quite complicated... 'Is there a technical meaning?' people ask, but often recommending needles will depend not only on their technical details and your fibre choice,...
Here are some useful keywords to understand when buying fibres for felting. Staple - The term 'staple' usually refers to the length of the individual fibre, or animal hair. The staple length will determine...
This is the second in my series of recommended equipment lists and this concentrates on the equipment I would recommend to a clothes-making beginner. Small scissors – Get yourself a sharp pair of small...
We all know that our wool roving comes from an animal, but what processes does it go through before it gets to me?‘Greasy fleece’ is the term for wool that has just been shorn from the sheep. The next process...
Here are some of the forms you can buy your fibres in for felting or spinning. Unwashed Fleece – This is greasy fleece cuttings. Washed and Scourced Fleece – This is the washed fleece version. Carded Batt – A...
This is the next in my series of recommended equipment lists and this concentrates on the equipment I would recommend to a machine embroidery beginner. As a fashion and textile designer I often have to...
Here are some crafts in which you could easily use your scrap fabrics Creative patchwork Card making Scrap booking Freehand machine embroidery Creative hand embroidery Jewellery making Accessory making...
I recently interviewed a Crewelwork expert on my blog ‘Crafts of Texture’ at sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com , here are the top tips and advice I wanted to share with you. Top tips for a crewel work...