Textiles & Fabric Arts

Knowing how to sew a button is one of the most basic tools of survival for everyday modern living. Have you ever been out to a corporate event and you realize your button has fallen off, or literally hanging on by a thread? Fret no more. This guide will have you stitched back together and ready to go in no time. Even if you're attire is fully in check, knowing this basic sewing …Continue Reading

Haven't you always wanted to sew your own pillows? I know I have, mainly because pillow shopping makes me depressed since I can't afford the small little luxuries. Well, now that I know how to sew my own pillows, I don't have this issue. Instead I go to the fabric store, choose from a wide selection of beautiful fabrics, buy a pillow insert, and sew all my troubles away! Each …Continue Reading

The French Seam is not as difficult as it seams....Get it, seams.In fact, all it really means is encasing your raw edges of your stitch in the seam for a high-end finished look. You can do this with any sewing project, it is very easy, you just have to plan on doing it before you begin your process. Read on to learn why so you can find out how to sew the french …Continue Reading