What is Viscose Fabric?
Viscose has its origins in the 1800s but was not commercialized until 1910 when it was patented by two English chemists, Charles Frederick Cross and Edward John Bevan. However, at…
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Lindsay
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Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe.
I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.
What is Modal Fabric? A Complete Guide
The etymology of modal comes from Latin “modus,” meaning “measure” or “method.” Modal was initially used in reference to sheeting made with 100% cotton, but the term has since come…
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What is Facing in Sewing? Types & Applications
Facing is generally a non-decorative fabric (it could be decorative, too) attached to an edge of a garment for support, cleanliness, or both. Facing provides structure by adding thickness to…
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Why Does My Sewing Machine Skip Stitches? How to Fix It
I’ve been sewing for quite a few years now, and this has happened to me frequently enough that I’m writing about it. The machine will be stitching along great —…
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What is Slub Knit?
Slub knit is most often used in men’s garments. It has a heavyweight that adds durability and texture to the garment. Slub yarn = “alternating thin and thick areas” (Knitting…
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