Cardigan

Can You Sew Buttons On With Wool?

If your yarn is smooth and strong (i.e., tightly twisted, more than one ply), and it fits through the holes in the button along with the needle you’re using, you can certainly use it to sew on the buttons. How do you fasten a cardigan without buttons? Velcro. Sewing Velcro is often my first preference […]

Is Buttonhole Stitch The Same As Blanket Stitch?

Blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch are the same stitch, technically. They are formed exactly the same way. The tailor’s buttonhole stitch is a completely different stitch altogether, as it is formed differently, and in no historical reference do we see “buttonhole stitch” illustrated with an extra knot. Which stitch is similar to blanket stitch? The […]

Do Wedding Guests Still Wear Buttonholes?

Usually, only the main people involved in the wedding such as the groom or bride get the honour of wearing buttonholes but sometimes the option is extended to VIP guests like the parents, groomsmen, bridesmaids and the officiant. Should guests wear flowers to a wedding? When guests decide to buy their own flowers the correct […]

What Should Short Men Not Wear?

1. Avoid loose-fitting garments Slim fitting clothes enhance your body type, while loose-fitting clothes tend to cover you up and make you look shorter. Avoid sleeves that go past your wrists. Ditch jackets that go past your knees. Dodge pants that stack up on top of your shoes. How can short guys look good? 9 […]

Do Short Guys Look Good In Turtlenecks?

Turtlenecks and other closed neck styles make you look short because they hide your neck. Tucking in your shirt also helps because cutting out excess fabric lengthens the lines of your body. Do turtlenecks make you look taller? Turtlenecks will draw attention to your neck, thus elongating the lines of your torso. Look for slim […]

Can You Wear Hot Pink To Work?

Hot pink is fun to incorporate into your wardrobe for specific occasions like a beach vacation. But if we’re talking workwear, then I’m referring to a very muted pink. It’s beautiful to wear with other neutral colors and puts a fun spin on your normal workwear colors. Is wearing pink unprofessional? In general, wearing the […]

How Do You Wear Blush Pink?

5 Tips for Wearing Blush Pink Use texture to tone down the sweetness. This is the main technique I employed with my look. Provide some contrast to the pale pink. Look for pieces with a modern cut or shape. Avoid pearls and other precious accessories. Add animal print to make the look edgy. Does blush […]

How Do You Put A Shank Button Back On?

Instructions Thread the Needle. Use a needle that’s appropriate for the fabric you’re working with (a lighter needle for finer fabrics and a heavier one for thicker fabrics). Tie a Knot. Mark Your Spot. Thread Through the Top Layer. Pull Tight. Thread Through the Shank. Thread Through the Fabric. Pull the Threads in Tight. How […]

Is Cotton Fabric Woven Or Knit?

For instance, cotton is a type of fiber that comes in both knit and woven designs. Each structure can be further classified into construction type; how they are knit together. The other method includes non- woven fabrics. Fabric such as felting, laminating, and bonding are considered non-woven. Is cotton a non-woven fabric? As opposed to […]

Is Polyester Knit Or Woven?

Polyester clothing tends to be slippery and almost silky to touch and the fibres can be woven or knitted to create the fabric, although knitted maximises its flexibility. It is a naturally bright fibre and can be modified easily for different uses. Is polyester considered knit? Knits come in the same variety of fiber contents […]