About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you understand the Brother range of Knitting Machines. It has been written from an engineer’s point of view to help you place a realistic value on a second...
What is Ripstop?I have seen and heard it called ripstock and also ribstock, but the correct name is ripstop.Ripstop is a woven fabric that has another type of single or double thread woven into it. This is...
About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you make a sound judgment on how much to bid when buying a second hand Brother Knitting Machine. Time and again we are having machines sent to us for service...
About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you when choosing the correct and most useful Brother gadget or accessory to fit your Brother Knitting Machine. I have not listed all the gadgets but as time...
About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you when purchasing a second hand knitting machine. I am seeing an increasing number of people who have purchased a machine without seeing a good set of...
How to use Folding Crimps Folding crimps are used for finishing the ends of a variety of materials, from flat cords, (such as ribbon and suede) to round cords (such as leather and cotton etc.). As their name...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
There are hundreds of different types of seed bead out there with a range of different sizes, shapes and finishes. As beads vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so does the quality of the bead itself. As a...
Paper and Envelope Sizes As we often get asked what size paper and envelopes are available, I though a list of the most common sizes would be useful. Paper sizes Standard paper sizes were adopted in...
CHOOSING A WOOL FLEECE FOR HANDSPINNING Whether you are a complete novice, or have been spinning for years, there is nothing nicer than opening a new bag of fleece. There is a huge variety of wools to choose...