This article explains the strength characteristics of various types of heavy duty sewing machine thread. We’ll cover tensile strength as well as the pros and cons of each type of sewing thread. What is the strongest sewing thread? Kevlar is the strongest thread for sewing machines while Nylon is half as strong but much more … Read more
In this article we will be addressing all of the important differences between quilting and sewing as well as going over the differences between quilting and sewing machines. What is the Difference Between Quilting and Sewing? Quilting refers to stitching together 3 layers of fabric like a sandwich to create a decorative quilt blanket while … Read more
If you’re new to sewing, you may be thinking to yourself: “how much does a sewing machine cost?” This is very common since it can be a pretty big investment for something you’re not 100% sure you want to do. I mean, it seems fun right? But you’ve started things before only to have the … Read more
Choosing whether to get a steam press or an iron can be tricky. It depends on a myriad of factors like budget, size of the workload and what you’ll be ironing most. We’ve done some serious research to give you an unbiased comparison of which one is better in which situation. Steam Press Advantages (Over … Read more
Whether you’re looking for professional ironing services or investigating the viability of starting an at-home ironing service, this article will give you a good idea of the average cost of ironing around the world. There are three different ways in which laundry or ironing services price their ironing. Per hour Per weight Per item Of course, … Read more
If you’re looking to iron in a tight space or store your board into a cupboard when it’s not in use, this article will help you find the perfect fit. We’ve pulled out the measuring tape to check the length, width, height and folded dimensions of a wide range of boards. For detailed reviews, check … Read more
While one board will differ from the next, the locking mechanisms work much the same. Opening, closing and folding your ironing board is a breeze with our easy to follow steps. We also look at how to open an ironing board with a broken lever… and how to fix it! Failing that, you may need … Read more
A trouser press is essentially an electronic valet stand which heat-presses your dress pants overnight to remove wrinkles. As with a traditional valet stand, there’s usually also a handy jacket holder attached for added convenience. If you’re looking for a trouser press, head on over to our Corby Of Windsor Trouser Press Review. How To … Read more
Who Invented the Ironing Board? Sarah Boone, an African American inventor in 1892 patented the improvements for the ironing board that was the forerunner of the ironing board we know today. But, to be absolutely fair, her invention was a culmination of several preceding ideas. The earliest known ironing boards were invented by the Vikings … Read more
Ironing is undoubtedly easier if you have an ironing surface to work on, but just how do you iron clothing without the convenience of an ironing board? We’ve looked into several options that serve as ironing board alternatives. From makeshift ironing boards to more permanent space-saving solutions, we have several workable solutions so you can … Read more