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

Macrame plant hangers not only add a touch of bohemian elegance to any space but also provide a beautiful way to display your favorite plants and bring nature indoors.

Apr 16 2025

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

When you re still practicing your knots, I recommend picking patterns that use at least 4mm ropes, so it s easier to unravel when you re making a mistake.

Apr 17 2025

Sew a Stunning Wrap Dress: Plus Size Patterns Included

To add elastic waist, make a casing by closing edges of waist seam without trimming, using an overcasting foot and stitch, or by sewing close to the edge.

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

For instance, when measuring for bra patterns , taking accurate measurements means ignoring pattern instructions to add inches to your band size measurement.

Apr 22 2025

Create a Majestic Life-Size Crochet Elephant

Yarn RED HEART Baby Hugs Light 3 balls 3410 Dolphin, A, 1 ball each 3724 Pinkie B and 3012 Ink C Note Only small quantities of B and C are needed for this project.

Apr 24 2025

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

Round knitted pieces up to 35 cm in diameter, straight knitted pieces up to 45 cm wide, jumpers, scarves, hats, jackets, cushions, see books on this subject.

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.