Archive for the ‘Hobbies & Crafts’ Category
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Cori asked: I am in the process of wallpapering my bathroom with fabric. I have heard that I need to do it using liquid starch. Is liquid starch the same thing as corn starch mixed with water? If not, can I make it myself without having to buy the spraycans of it?
Juan
Tags: Corn Starch, Fabric, Spraycans
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
the16cats asked: I heard many years ago about a dye that you get from pennies. You put a lot of pennies in a jar with the yarn and something else and the yarn will dye the pennies. Does anyone know the process? Any links to more info would be really appreciated
Lisa
Tags: Fabric, Lot, Pennies
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 2 Comments »
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
sharonlb27 asked: What is the difference between synthetic felts (I know about WOOL felt)? It seems the stuff that you buy from the craft store pills up so easily and is not as tightly woven as some I’ve seen on finished felt products I’ve seen in the stores. I’ve looked on craft blogs and can see in close-up pictures that their felt looks smoother than craft-store felt. Any input would be great!
Edith
Tags: Blogs, Stuff, Wool Felt
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Sara B asked: The snow white and rose red, hansel and gretel, blue bird fabrics etc? I have been looking online but I can only find an ebay store that carries it so far.
Valerie
Tags: Blue Bird, Fairy Tale, Japanese Import
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Maya asked: I want to cosplay as him, but I don’t know which fabrics I should use for his costume. Also if you have a specific color that is closer to the anime, that would be very much appreciated.
Marie
Tags: Anime, Clothes, Fabrics
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 1 Comment »
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
angeldevoid71 asked: I have a latch hook pattern that is on paper, but small size. I need to draw it out onto the latch hook fabric. It contains lots of detail, so I cannot do it free hand. Is there an easy way of enlarging it to actual size (copy machine, etc) to trace it onto the fabric? What would be the process on how to do it with a copy machine?
Rose
Tags: Actual Size, Fabric, Latch Hook
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 2 Comments »
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Pirate Girls Kick ****! asked: I am trying to make some of those “therapeutic warming rice things” that people warm in the micro and put on thier eyes or forhead. Any ideas on good things to fill them with too would be nice. I’m thinking flax seeds and some lavender might work well.
Melinda
Tags: Flax, Flax Seeds, Microwave
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 2 Comments »
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Design Tom asked: By flock effect I mean that raised, velvet-like finish often used to apply a floral pattern to textiles or wallpaper. I’m interested in trying to do it myself on a suit jacket or t-shirt. Is applying it a process that can be done at home or is it altogether more industrial (expensive machinery; noxious chemicals; etc.)? I asked a textiles guy at John Lewis and he had no idea whatsoever. Has anyone personally done this?
Timothy
Tags: Flock, Floral Pattern, Textiles
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Tidpomme asked: Im looking for fat quarters/offcuts of vintage or vintage lookalike fabrics in various colours and textures. I work in london, so would like to know of any markets/shops that would sell such items. Many thanks.
Margaret
Tags: Fabrics London, Textures, Vintage Fabrics
Posted in Hobbies & Crafts | 1 Comment »
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
iamhis0 asked: I am in the process of sewing my own diaper stash, but my local fabric stores are very short on diaper flannel, and they also sell for about $6 a yard! I need some sites where I can find some inexpensive daiper flannel and flannel prints.
Anna
Tags: Daiper, Fabric Stores, Sewing
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