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How to Make Fabric Flowers with the Clover Kanzashi Flower Maker
Turn fabric scraps into neat folded flowers for hair clips, brooches and bags. Here is...
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Clover Wonder Clips: Why Sewists Are Swapping Their Pins
No pinholes, no pricked fingers, and thick layers held flat. Here is what Clover Wonder...
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Knitting Needles Explained: Straight, Circular and Interchangeable
Straight needles, circulars or an interchangeable system? Here is what each is for and which...
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Best Crochet Hooks in Kenya: From KES 200 to Clover Amour
Aluminium, bamboo or a soft ergonomic handle? Here is how to choose a crochet hook,...
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How to Dye Clothes in the Washing Machine with Dylon
Put the pod in the drum, run a 40°C wash, and faded jeans come out...
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How to Dye Clothes by Hand with Dylon: A Step-by-Step Guide
A bowl, warm water, salt and one pack of Dylon Hand Dye. Follow these steps...
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Why Does My Sewing Machine Thread Keep Breaking? 7 Fixes
Thread that snaps mid-seam is nearly always one of seven simple problems. Work through them...
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Cotton vs Polyester Sewing Thread: Which Should You Use?
Polyester for strength and stretch, cotton for natural fabrics and a hot iron. A simple...
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Best Yarn for Amigurumi in Kenya: Jeans Plus vs Dolphin Baby
Crisp cotton or plush velvet? The two most popular amigurumi yarns give very different toys....
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Best Yarn for a Baby Blanket: Soft, Washable Choices in Kenya
A baby blanket has to be soft, washable and safe. Here are four yarns we...
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Yarn Weights Explained: Fingering, Sport, DK, Aran and Chunky
What DK, aran and chunky really mean, which needle or hook goes with each, and...
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Best Yarn for Crochet and Knitting Beginners in Kenya
The right first yarn makes learning easy, and the wrong one makes you quit. Here...
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