Why mark your marks on your fabric when sewing? All sewing patterns have markings that need to be marked on the fabric: clip tops, pocket locations, button and buttonhole locations, etc. Transferring these marks is essential to assemble the garment with precision and ease. In this article, I share with you the tools I use …
A Guide To Brush Pens For Beginners
Colorful pens have taken over the internet: everywhere there are photos of carefully decorated calendars with calligraphic inscriptions, elaborate notes with small drawings, and various to-do or shopping lists. No wonder they are so popular: you can get beautiful results with them quickly and easily! You will learn how to use such brush pens in this …
Fountain Pen for Beginners
How do you choose your first fountain pen? I have prepared a handful of tips and specific tips on what to look for when buying. “What pen should I buy to start with?” This is a question that you ask a lot on my Discord group, in emails and private messages. Unfortunately, there is no specific answer to …
Introduction To Mixed Media
You’ve probably heard about mixed media art more than once. Have you ever wondered what this term means? If you want to start creating mixed media projects, maybe my article will introduce you to them. I am not a professional artist, but a self-taught artist. Therefore, everything I write will be based on my experience …
What is Gel Medium and What is it Used For?
If you are just starting your adventure with mixed media techniques, you may be wondering what gel medium is, and what do you need to know about it? In the following post, I will try to write about its features and application. What is gel medium? It is a gel medium, i.e. a white, paste-like gel …
How To Use a Japanese Ruler
A what ?!? Today, I suggest we talk about the Japanese ruler, which is one of the most valuable tools for someone making or modifying patterns. And if you think of yourself of someone that uses only already made patterns, do not run away yet, because you will see that in reality, a Japanese ruler …