Make a pretty lace VEST with Mandarin collar

A Vest is a sleeveless jacket. For a girl, a vest is something she wears on top of her bodice and adds to the beauty of her dress—a lace vest – all the more so. For layering, a vest is the best and hides your worst ( pun unintended).   I love lace and try … Read more

Lehenga pattern & sewing tutorial

Lehenga is an Indian long skirt; It is also known by other names like Gagra, and Lacha and is usually made in beautifully ornate, embroidered, and sparkly fabrics. It is a staple wedding wear for Indian girls. Despite its beauty and awesome looks there is nothing complicated about making this skirt – after all, it … Read more

Make a flowy TANK TOP with side tails and embroidery

  This pattern is to sew a sleeveless Tank top with side tails and an embroidered yoke. I have done the simplest embroidery – Holbein embroidery stitch ( Kasuti stitch), double running stitches on the yoke. The pattern is very flowing and suitable for any body type. Step 1. Cut out the pattern pieces Fold … Read more

The best websites to buy Sewing Patterns from

Where to buy sewing Patterns from ? 1. Simplicity Simplicity Pattern Store This New York-based Pattern making company has been making beautiful patterns since 1927. They have contemporary designs for men, women, and children, as well as various patterns for costumes.  They also have craft and accessories patterns on their site. Disney patterns are also … Read more

Make a Skater Skirt (DIY Pattern & tutorial)

A skater skirt is a flared short skirt which is worn high waist. Basically it is a circle skirt which is cut short like those worn by the skaters. The skirt mostly finishes below the knee. This skirt can look very glamourous on its own ( if you have the guts and the legs to … Read more

5 types of HIJAB – Sewing tutorials to make them yourself

Hijab, the simple headscarf covering the muslim woman’s head,  is one of the most visible signs of muslim faith – a symbol of modesty and dignity for Islamic women around the world and an adherence to the teachings of prophet Muhammad.  What is a Hijab? Why do Muslim women wear Hijab ? The word Hijab is derived … Read more