The Eton Jacket has the distinction of being a garment which started out as a specific school uniform (that of the younger boys of Eton College, one of the most prestigious colleges in England) and became a regular fashion among boys. This Uniform belonged to the young pupils at Eton, where older boys wore tails. … Read more
A skirt is just a tube shaped garment hanging down from the waist. But it is a very versatile tube which makes the wearer sophisticated, feminine, flirty, warm, stylish, prim & proper, daring – depending on its make and model. I bet that you will find at least one skirt in every girl’s wardrobe – … Read more
For a good, fitted professional look nothing can beat a pencil skirt. I know girls who think of Pencil skirts as the by word for all skirts – all the other skirts are frumpy for them. Why is Pencil skirt so popular? A Pencil skirt gives ‘a figure’ to even the most shapeless person around. … Read more
Ankara refers to the bold and bright designs seen in the traditional African fabrics. It is a very popular design trend nowadays. Gowns, skirts, pants -you name a garment, you can find it in an Ankara print. Celebrities have embraced this style with a passion. The fashionistas have not been far behind. Everyone wants a … Read more
Are you the kind of person who will go and select a dress or a pattern to sew because you have seen your favorite actress wearing it? I used to do that. But with age, I have grown some sense, and now I know that when selecting the pattern for my clothes, I should not … Read more
There are many types of pleats, but the types below are the most popular and the most commonly used pleats. What are PLEATS ? Pleats are folds formed in fabric, usually to contain a wide piece of fabric to fit another one of narrower proportions. Pleats hold the fullness of fabric, create new silhouettes for … Read more
