Needle and thread work together as a team, and choosing the correct needle helps ensure each stitch forms cleanly. Different fabrics react differently to needle shapes and sizes, which is why so many ...

The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story ...

Decorating textiles with needle and thread The art of decorating fabric with needlework is known as embroidery. The stitches can be combined to create an unlimited variety of designs such as flowers, ...

Vitamin T: Threads and Textiles in Contemporary Art (all images courtesy of Phaidon) Holes and tears in a dust jacket that resembles tattered linen reveal pockets of multicolored fabric underneath.

Technical textiles are increasingly replacing traditional materials in challenging applications, and their end uses are becoming more and more diverse - which in turn is driving demand for highly ...

Needlepointing is great if you’re looking to dip your toes into sewing and embroidery crafts, and kits make it easy to get started. The best needlepoint kits for beginners come with everything you ...

When making products like clothes that are worn and washed many times, it is important to create strong joins. This is so that the different pieces of fabric can stay together for a long time. There ...