Katrina Walker

Choose a Protein-specific Dye

When it comes to dyeing, there is one thing you must know about your fabric: fiber content. The chemical makeup of the fiber determines which types of dyes can be…
Tools That Give Fabric a Clean Crease

Sewers through the centuries have always needed the means to mark stitching lines, fold hems, flatten seams, and perform other basic tasks in garment construction. Over time, implements were invented…
Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

If you love the free-form look and fun hues of tie-dye, consider applying the technique to a fabric that’s more sophisticated than a cotton T-shirt: Try dyeing pure silk. I’ll…
Products that Keep Garments from Slipping

Take a look at a variety of premade and do-it-yourself products that keep garments from slipping, whether it's for socks or for lingerie.
Power-Assisted Cutting Tools for Sewing

Of all the tasks you perform when making sewn projects, cutting causes the most physical strain. Over time, this task can aggravate or even cause osteoarthritis of the hands and…
Pin-Holding Accessories

If you sew, you've got pins, and if you've got pins, you need a pin-holder. The humble pincushion is an essential sewing notion. Although it is easily taken for granted,…
How to Use a Sewing Stiletto

The sewing stiletto is the modern descendant of the awl, used in making the earliest examples of clothing. Its sharp point could create holes for lacing together animal skins, before…
How to Use a Liquid Stabilizer

Though it can be wonderful to wear soft, flowing fabrics, it’s not so fun to wrangle them on the cutting table or sewing machine. Liquid stabilizers temporarily stiffen fabrics. You…
Fusible Thread

A thread that sticks Fusible thread is made from a synthetic material, usually nylon (polyamide), although some types are made from a polyester/nylon blend. In either case, the fusible thread…
Embellishments: Machine-Embroider on Velvet

Velvet is sumptuous, with an elegance unlike any other fabric. It was once affordable only for royalty due to its expensive and unusual construction. It is woven on double looms,…

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Katrina Walker

Choose a Protein-specific Dye

Tools That Give Fabric a Clean Crease

Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

Products that Keep Garments from Slipping

Power-Assisted Cutting Tools for Sewing

Pin-Holding Accessories

How to Use a Sewing Stiletto

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Choose a Protein-specific Dye

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Power-Assisted Cutting Tools for Sewing

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How to Use a Sewing Stiletto

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