Upcycling is a fantastic way to extend the life of your clothes by altering, repairing or refashioning them into something else. We’re a huge fan of upcycling here at Caboodle Textiles HQ, we believe in slow fashion and that means making the things we have last and loved for longer. This blog is a plethora […]
Sewing with the seasons in mind is a fantastic way to maximise your sewing time, be more sustainable, make your garments last longer and enjoyed all year round. By using appropriate fabrics, layering, altering and sewing clever designs your makes can be appreciated no matter what the weather. In this blog post we break down […]
Teaching your children to sew and sharing your beloved hobby with them is a very rewarding endeavour. You will want to begin with a simple project that is quick to complete to encourage their interest in sewing. Beginning with a project too big or too complicated could lead to frustration and wanting to give up […]
Pattern weights are a lifesaver for sewing. They weigh the pattern down allowing you to trace or cut around it without it shifting or using pins. Weights are beneficial in so many ways, here’s just a few of our favourite reasons for using them: There are many different options for pattern weights, you can buy […]
Having an organised and tidy sewing space has many benefits. It’s much easier to find things in an organised environment, your fabrics will stay in nice condition and it’ll be quicker to get actually sewing. We have blogged about keeping a tidy desk before – read that blog post here – but we didn’t touch […]
Knowing which sewing thread to use can be a minefield of information so we have put together this handy guide to make choosing the thread for your project a breeze. Some machines prefer a certain brand of thread and using a different brand can cause problems, this is very specific to certain machines so it […]
Caboodle Textiles Fabric Guide A helpful summary of fabrics and their uses, a useful fabric guide to use as a reference for all of your sewing projects.
Whether you love or loathe ironing, in sewing it is a must have to get that professional finish. A good iron can be the difference between perfectly crisp hems and a wrinkled mess despite ages of pressing. Knowing what is the best iron for sewing can be a minefield so we’ve put together a selection of recommendations plus top tips to look out for when on the hunt for a new iron.
So many people have a strong preference to using either scissors or a rotary cutter. Others have only ever tried one type and are cautious to try doing things another way. Cutting tools can be a personal thing and no single tool is perfect for everyone, or for every fabric. Here we give you a […]
Having the right type of light when crafting can make all the difference to the enjoyment and ease of your craft time. Low light, the wrong intensity and the wrong position can all impact on your crafting experience and can cause problems such as eye strain. The exact type of lighting you need will depend […]
Everyone knows the phrase “Measure Twice Cut Once” and it’s especially true in sewing. Having the right tool for the job helps with this task, making sure your measurements are accurate and clear. There are a wide variety of measuring tools you can use depending on what you’re measurements. Each tool has it’s pros and […]
Having a tidy sewing station makes for a much more pleasant sewing experience as you can easily find everything and you’re not overrun with scraps and threads. Due to the many tools and materials we use as crafters there are infinite ways a sewing station can become cluttered very quickly; thread, scissors, pins, clips, zips, […]
