KAM snaps are great, they give a really professional finish and once attached they stay in place. The only problem with this is that once they are attached, they stay in place. Not great if you make a mistake or want to remove an old snap. What should you do if you need to replace […]
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I’m always on the lookout for new things that I can add snaps to with my snap pliers. A few days ago, I came across the idea of making a cable tidy. Here’s my take on a snap cable tidy. Simple and quick to make and they work really well. Materials You will need some […]
I hate to admit it, but Christmas is getting closer. I thought it might be a good idea to do a bit of a round up of Christmas gift ideas. Christmas gifts to make Giving someone a gift that you have made yourself, is a great way to give someone something really special and personal. […]
A lot of people wonder are microfibre and microfleece the same fabrics? They sound very similar and it’s easy to see why people might get them confused. But, what are the differences? Is it possible to replace one for the other? Do they have similar properties? What is microfibre? Microfibre is a man-made polyester fabric with […]
When it comes to choosing which absorbent fabric, there are a few things that you need to consider. Here’s our guide to picking the right one for you. Things to consider Absorbent fabrics might soak up water, but they also all have different properties. This can mean that they are all good for different jobs. […]
If you are planning on making a sandwich wrap or lunch bag, then you may be wondering why choose food safe PUL? If you are only going to be using it yourself, does it really matter? What are the advantages of food safe fabrics? What is food safe PUL? Our food safe PUL, which you […]
There are lots of different types of minky fabrics that are available. Each of these has different uses and things that they are good for. Printed minky fabric is one of the most useful. Because it is already decorated with a printed design, you can use it as it is. You do not need to […]
Many patterns and tutorials will suggest that you should use an overlocker, but is it essential? Do you need an overlocker (known as a serger in the US) or can you manage without? To overlock or not overlock, that is the question. What is an overlocker? What exactly is an overlocker? It’s a type of […]
When it comes to sewing cloth nappies some people prefer to use braided elastic, while others always reach for lastin. But what is the difference? What are the advantages of each one? Which should you pick? Lastin or braided elastic? What are they? Braided elastic is probably the type of elastic that you have come […]
Although minky fabric, being polyester, is quite hard wearing and easy to care for, over time it is likely to loose some of it’s softness and the length from the pile. To get the most out of your minky fabric and keep it looking like new for longer, here are our top tips for caring […]