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Phone
(540) 337-3770
Store Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
2421 Stuarts Draft Highway
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Blocking
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How do I block my garment?
There are several blocking methods. Here are the most common:
1. Wet blocking: Wet the pieces of the garment, press out excess water using towels (do not wring). Pin the pieces out and let them dry.
2. Steam blocking: Pin pieces out to dimensions, wrong side up. If you have a steam iron, force the steam over the garment without touching the garment with the iron. If you do not have a steam iron, wet a pillowcase or sheet and wring it out so its damp. Using a hot iron, press down lightly on the pillowcase. Continue until pillowcase is dry.
3. Spritz blocking: Pin the pieces out to dimensions. Use a water bottle, spray pieces until damp, not soaking wet, then let the pieces dry.
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What method should I use to block my garment?
The method you use for blocking your garment all depends on the fiber you used. Here is a list of fibers and recommended blocking techniques:
1. Wools wet or steam block
2. Cotton steam block
3. Cashmere spritz block
4. Alpaca spritz block
5. Silk spritz block
6. Mohair spritz block
7. Linen wet block
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Do I need to block my garment before seaming it together?
Blocking your garment pieces before seaming is beneficial. When you block the pieces to dimension, the garment will be the correct size as in your pattern. Also, the edges will lie flat so seaming is easier especially when doing the ladder or mattress stitch
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