Hi, I’m Jane and I’m the editor of janesknittingkits.com! I am a long-time craft and clothing design fan who has been writing about these interests for years. I have spent many hours studying knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, and quilting as well as learning about various brands and models of sewing gear and machines. In addition to this research, my work involves publishing information related to these topics in ways that will be informative for both amateur crafters like me and more experienced sewers!

What Is Grainline In Sewing?

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Grainline is the direction of the fabric’s weave. The grainline runs parallel to the selvage and is perpendicular to the crossgrain. When cutting out a pattern, you want to make sure that the grainline is running in the same direction…

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What Is A Braidless Sew In?

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A braidless sew in is a type of weave that is installed without the use of any braids. The hair extensions are sewn directly onto the natural hair with a needle and thread. This method is less damaging to the…

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What Do I Need To Start Sewing?

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Assuming you would like a blog titled “What Do I Need To Start Sewing?”: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew, but didn’t know where to start? It can be daunting trying to figure out what kind of…

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