Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash bias: refers to the 45-degree angle of the fabric. If you were to stretch any fabric while holding it at a 45-degree angle, you should be able to stretch it bias tape: a narrow strip of fabric cut at a 45-degree angle to the bias. It can be used…
Archives for October 2024
15 Free Fall Knitting Patterns for 2024
These 15 fall knitting patterns are the perfect ones for cozy days! From vests to pillows, you’ll be able to find the perfect project to cast on asap. Fall knitting is the perfect time for those wooly patterns you’ve been eyeing all summer. Here’s a list of some that you can give as gifts or…
10 Hand Knit Sock Patterns for Socktober 2024
Fall is the time for cozy knits. Hand knit socks are the perfect way to celebrate October and crunchy leaf walks outside. Everyone will love these socks for knitters. There’s nothing like hand knit socks. They’re comfy, cozy, and make great autumn gifts. 1. Lodge Socks – Ozetta photo credit: Ozetta : Hailey Smedley Does…
7 Lessons I Learned the First Year of Making My Own Clothes
I dreamt of making handmade clothes for years before I finally jumped in. Like many home sewists and knitters, my love for natural fibers was the catalyst. It had never been in my budget to buy a RTW piece and the older I got, the less inclined I was to settle for fast-fashion. I knew…