5 easy to stitch Sequin flowers (with video)

To stitch these cute little flowers that bring infinite bling and sparkle to any of your every day clothes or your party clothes, you just need to gather your favourite Sequins, some small seed beads and some polyester sewing thread – choose thread in the same color as the sequins for it to be inconspicuous … Read more

How to sew piped neckline (3 ways)

Piping along a neckline defines and enhances its shape, adding subtle stiffness that helps maintain its structure. It also gives the neckline a neat, professional finish. Using contrasting piping can create a striking design element, making the neckline stand out. The best way to attach piping to a neckline is by using a facing or … Read more

How to stitch a Woven Rose

A woven rose stitch, I would say is the easiest and the prettiest embroidery stitch. Get a needle that will take the thread you have through the eye and make some 5 or so stitches and some easy weaving and you have a very pretty flower embroidered on your hands. Draw a small circle on … Read more

Adding bow details to a sleeve

Do you like bows? If yes, you may want to add them everywhere, even your clothes. And in clothing, sleeves are specially chosen for adding sleeves, because they are the most noticeable there. Bows can be added to a sleeve in different positions -near the hem, at the shoulder or mid sleeve. It is all … Read more

How to sew lace trim onto fabric edges

There is something about lace trims that calls out to the whimsical side of me. Whether it’s delicate eyelet lace, intricate guipure or Venice lace, scalloped edges, or classic crochet lace, they all look stunning to me. I would buy the prettiest out there and add it to all the fabric edges I have. But … Read more

How to make and sew pleated fabric trims

When you want to bring some texture to your plain fabric there is nothing like pleating it and manipulating it into beautiful folds – and in no time you have nice looking trims in your hands. Here are the ways I make these trims, with just plain fabric. For making your own pleated trims, you … Read more