A successful garment is not the most beautiful of patterns in the most beautiful of fabrics.It is the perfect match of a fabric adapted to a pattern. Choosing your fabric is therefore not an obvious step when you start sewing. Between synthetic materials, very fine or very thick fabrics, patterns...

The UV Index is a valuable reminder to be careful in the sun. But are you taking as much notice of it as you should? Canadian scientists developed the UV Index in 1992 to inform about the strength of the sun’s UV rays and raise awareness about taking action to...

Diamonds are a great choice when you decide to build your own engagement ring. They are timeless, and you decide on the cut, color, clarity and carat. But not everyone wants a diamond. Maybe you want your birthstone, or perhaps there is a color or particular stone that reflects your...

Women (and men!) have desired fuller, plumper lips for decades, and while some are okay with the noticeably injected lips, others want a more natural look. Enter the lip blush tattoo, a type of permanent makeup that is designed to give your lips the illusion of being full. What is...