Developed in the late 18th century as a means of imitating costly lace, crochet has been used as an embellishment to clothing and all sorts of accessories. its heyday was in Victorian times, but today’s makers are experimenting with methods and materials that bring this classic craft right up to date.
The back stitch is one of the most common in embroidery. Here’s how to do it.
Crocheting, like embroidery, is both an enjoyable and a gainful activity.
This is a basic list of questions and answers regarding the different types of stitches found in sewing patterns. I will explain in detail how to create these basic stitches using your sewing machine.
This is the sixth article in my “Artistic Recycling” series, which highlights creative ways to reuse what most people would throw away and transform it into objects of great value. This article features paper dresses of Susan Stockwell.
