Threads of Wisdom

My Favorite Mittens Ever
My Favorite Mittens Ever
April 21, 2023
Martha Taylor

My Favorite Mittens Ever

Martha shares her experience with design and fabric suggestions for mittens to combat cold in...
Leggings, Tights and Long Johns - Oh My!
Leggings, Tights and Long Johns - Oh My!
December 2, 2022
Martha Taylor

Leggings, Tights and Long Johns - Oh My!

Feeling overwhelmed about what fabric to choose for your leggings?  Here are some things to...
The Whole can be Greater than the Sum of its Parts - Getting Creative
girl in pink and black technical cycling jacket rides across bridge
September 13, 2022
Martha Taylor

The Whole can be Greater than the Sum of its Parts - Getting Creative

One of the best aspects of sewing for yourself is the freedom to create custom...
Tips for Staying Warm
Tips for Staying Warm
October 14, 2021
Martha Taylor

Tips for Staying Warm

How to strategically dress for the weather by thinking about not only the outside temperature,...
What makes fabrics moisture-wicking
What makes fabrics moisture-wicking
June 2, 2020
Martha Taylor

What makes fabrics moisture-wicking

Moisture-management fabrics aren't just for athletics!
How to "bind in the round" with a binding attachment
How to "bind in the round" with a binding attachment
June 2, 2020
Martha Taylor

How to "bind in the round" with a binding attachment

How to sew binding on a neckline or armhole "in the round".