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Steps Required to SEW

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"Life is more pleasant when we know how to go slowly". In the Praise of Slowness, Carl Honoree explains why it is important to slow down in a world that is going faster and faster. Sewing is a good way to slow down and take time for yourself. To learn to sew takes time, patience, and rigor. But the results are worth it! How to learn to sew? What are the stages? When we start learning sewing, it is legitimate to think that it is difficult. Especially if you have friendships that have been launched and that make magnificent pieces. But in fact, learning to sew, is not that difficult. The important thing is to go step by step. Are you not a shopping fan? Learn how to make your clothes yourself! Have a Good Sewing Machine If you are not sure that the sewing is made for you, do not worry, you can always sell your sewing machine, but do not skimp on quality. A good sewing machine costs a minimum of € 150 from a sewing accessories shop . For less, it will not ev

Types Of Glues To Make Crafts

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If you had doubts at this point, today I tell you the types of glues you can find to make crafts. We will see some basics that can never be missing among our craft materials and then, we will see more specific ones that can be found in the market. Before starting, I tell you that all the opinions that you can read here are your own. Many of them based on my experience. You will be able to see some brands that I have used and that I have liked, but if you look for more in your well-known craft shops you will find another wide range of brands. They have not given me the products nor have they paid me for their opinions. Consequently, I hope that all the advice or ideas that I can give you will be useful. The world of glues is super broad. We will find a variety with different uses and advantages that we can take advantage of when making crafts. And as you already know, the glues cannot be missing from our materials! They are a basic to do hundreds of crafts and the purpose of

Main Cotton Fabrics For Making Clothes

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To make clothes, we prefer cotton or linen, two fibers of vegetable origin. But we also use fibers of chemical origin. The Cotton Cotton is one of the most exploited fabrics in the world. This is the "basic fabric", the one you handle first when you start sewing and use the most. It has several significant advantages. It is easy to sew, it is resistant and supports multiple washes well. Its price is modest, unlike other fabrics (such as linen). You can find all kinds of patterns: gingham, peas, stripes, flowery fabrics, etc. It is used to make clothes, accessories and household linen (pillowcases, tablecloths, place mats ...). There are, however, several types of cotton that you get from printed cotton suppliers and I will focus on two of them: liberty and wax. The Liberty Liberty is a kind of cotton that is characterized by its softness because it is pure cotton. It is usually in flowery pattern but not only. I had the good fortune to find, a few years ago, the

The Beginner's Guide To Scrapbooking: Embossing Material

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In scrapbooking, embossing is also called "cold embossing". This consists of giving texture and relief to the different papers. To be able to realize this type of customization, it is necessary to have adapted scrapbooking supplies. Embossing pens are among the embossing tools that are used by embossing services UK . By using them manually, in the same way as a pen, you will get relief on your scrap pages. For the same purpose, you can also use embossing tools of different shapes: tips, distresses, etc. To help you, embossing tables are also available. The cutting machines, specially designed for scrapbooking, also allow cold embossing. For this you will need embossing stencils. They are very easy to use and ensure quality embossing. In our online shop, we offer several forms of stencils: swirls, kitchen designs, etc. To compare different machines before buying your scrapbooking cutter: click here. The Scan and Cut (multifunction machine) should particularly please you!

Ideas for Announcement / Wedding Invitation

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The diversity of announcements is such that it is difficult to report on all the ranges available to date. This is why, for reasons of readability, we decided to expose here a number of ideas that can be used in the realization of announcements. You will find in this article techniques, ideas of materials, ideas of cut-outs or collages, but also ideas of concepts. Realizing your own self-esteem is a costly undertaking in time and effort. It is therefore imperative to take into account the constraints facing you before you start making announcements. Here are some questions to ask beforehand: ·          What number of announcements do you have to make? ·          What budget do you have? (Doing it handmade is not always the least expensive solution) ·          How long do you have? ·          Do you already have an idea of ​​theme, colors or which die cutting dies UK you need? ·          What sizes of envelopes are available? The Video Announcement or CD New

4 Tips To Plan A Theme Birthday Party

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Birthdays are the most important days that everyone loves and wants things to be perfect. There are some people who at times fail to plan a perfect birthday. Today birthday parties are not only about having snacks and games but giving your birthday party a theme is better in every way. There are different things when you’re having a theme birthday party, and we will be talking about it in this article. Themed Decorations Well! For children, it’s important to plan a theme that they love. Like for girls having frozen or Barbie theme can be great. Make sure you get the decorations to make your house look like a small fairytale town. Themed Cakes For every theme party, the perfect thing is to have a cake that reflects the theme. A beautiful themed cake always gives life to the party. If you do not know what cake to select for your birthday theme, you can always get in touch with cake decorating company UK . They can help you in selecting a perfect cake that will be