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Burning a fabric swatch is a simple way to test any fabric’s fiber content. Here’s how to burn and read the ashes for 10 common fiber types.   You can usually immediately detect the presence of a synthetic in the … Continued

“The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.” ~Deepak Chopra As a child you loved it—making something out of anything. Whatever the medium, you were all over it and had a blast. Being creative … Continued

Many people avoid the tension dials on their sewing machines like the plague, certain they’ll only make matters worse if they make adjustments. In fact, there’s nothing mysterious about setting and adjusting thread tensions on your sewing machine, whatever its … Continued

If your sewing machine is creating loops or snarls of threads on the back side of your project, or the stitches are skipping, you probably think it’s tension needs adjusting. Chances are however, it doesn’t. Check these 4 things before … Continued

Why this Dr learned to sew

When I was little, my dad once got annoyed at my brother for not cleaning his room. So he took all the toys, announced he was donating them to the Salvation Army–and drove around with them in the trunk of … Continued

The most-viewed TED Talk of all time is more than a decade old. This is not just a testament to its popularity at the time, but the longevity of its relevance. It’s called “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” and it has … Continued

Here’s a handy little guide to use if you are having any issues with your sewing machine. Remember it is a machine and with that comes moving parts and with that sometimes it needs professional expertise.

Be prepared to enter the realm of Extreme Knitting!     We all love sewing but I’m sure there are some of us who also love knitting. Right? When you think of knitting, you think of two knitting needles gently … Continued

Are you looking for sewing related businesses and service providers? Have you ever heard of SA Sewing Directory? The site is a collection of over 700 (and growing) sewing related businesses from across South Africa. Businesses can be searched by … Continued