Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Crochet a Stunning Plus Size Swimsuit: Patterns and Techniques for Confidence

Made from 80 nylon and 20 spandex, it is currently unavailable, but it has received positive reviews, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2 customers.

Apr 14 2025

Choosing the Right Macrame Cord for Plant Hangers: A Comprehensive Guide

However, from personal experience, I don t recommend using Single Twist Macrame cords for large wall hangings because these cords can get very fragile when used to make many knots.

Apr 16 2025

Unlocking the Perfect Macrame Keychain: A Guide to Cord Size and Thickness

Choosing 3 mm gives you a cord that s thin enough to offer the space of designs that are as intricate or as simple as you want; choosing 5mm gives you that same freedom, but helps you achieve a larger project faster.

Apr 17 2025

Sew a Stunning Wrap Dress: Plus Size Patterns Included

This pattern shows you how to sew a splendid dress made of knit fabric that has short sleeves, a skirt that can be short or long, depending on your preferences, and a central back seam that gives it a snug fit without visible borders between the top and the bottom of the dress.

Apr 18 2025

Mastering Knitting with 6.5 mm Needles: Techniques, Projects, and Yarn Choices

The diameter of the needles has an effect on the gauge of the stitch and determines how small the stitches are, but the length of the needles really comes down to what is most comfortable.

Apr 19 2025

Crochet Head Size Chart: Ensure a Comfortable and Well-Fitting Hat

The hat circumference should be slightly smaller than the head circumference, because stitches may stretch a bit when you wear the hat and to avoid the hat being too big, you should not make the hat exactly as wide as your head.

Apr 19 2025

Sew Your Own Swimsuit: Plus Size Swimwear Sewing Patterns & Inspiration

There s a special charm in stylish jumpsuits that s hard to resist, and there s no real reason to resist it in the first place, so here comes a pattern for one.

Apr 22 2025

Create a Majestic Life-Size Crochet Elephant

To create a life-size elephant, you will need a plan in place, including deciding on the specific animal, the dimensions, the colour scheme, and any unique features.

Apr 24 2025

Knit Big, Knit Fast: A Guide to the Addi Express King Size Knitting Machine

JILINWEI 2Pcs Addi Knitting Machine Tensioner AccessoriesRemovable Yarn Tensioner Adapters with Tearable Kraft Protective Paper,Tension Rods for Addi King and Addi Express Knitting Machines,Black.

Apr 25 2025

Plus Size Formal Dress Patterns: Sewing Confidence and Elegance

Steal the charm and the look of a classy private tutor for a royal family as you put on this gorgeous dress that has a high neckline with a white yoke band decorated by a button or a broche on one side, three-quarter sleeves with white cuffs, and a straight knee-high bottom hem.