What’s the best way to judge how much ribbing is needed for a cuff or neckline opening? Most patterns that call for ribbed cuffs or neckbands include a pattern for those pieces, or at least a suggestion of a ratio for good fit. Ribbings differ in stretchability based on their fiber content and knit pattern, [...]

What’s a good project for the very beginner sewer? If you’re an experienced sewer, you often find yourself faced with this question from 4-H leaders, art teachers, etc. My suggestion is always a felt or ribbon bookmark. It’s a simple thing, but offers the opportunity to showcase any decorative stitches and colorful threads the newbie [...]