Crochet

Mattress Stitch Tutorial

Seaming is primarily about stitching two pieces together, yes, but it’s also so much more than that! Done well, seams add structure, polish, and a professional finish that elevates your project. The right technique will give you joins so neat they’re practically invisible, all while ensuring your garment holds up beautifully to regular wear.

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How to Gauge Swatch

I know that few steps on your journey as a fiber artist feel as tempting to skip as gauge swatching. But take it from me, it’s the secret ingredient to making garments and wearables you’ll truly love (and actually wear). That little square of stitches might look humble, but it’s your crystal ball: it reveals how your chosen yarn behaves, how your colors look like next to each other, and ultimately whether your dreamy sweater ends up runway-ready or relegated to the lesson learned pile.

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