The corset top is a type of top that is inspired by the corsets that were popular hundreds of years back. Corsets are tight-fitting bodices that are designed to tightly contain the body into a particular shape by cinching the waist with lacing ties, tight-fitting form, and boning strips. A corset top is not as … Read more
The overlay top is an additional layer of fabric that you can convert with simple stitches to a sheer layer over your body or clothing. It can be made of lace or any lightweight material that can drape over a base layer of clothing you have on underneath.. Fabric choices for sewing the top The … Read more
My daughter loves a lot of her clothes to be girly, pink, ruffly with a somewhat retro vibe – there is a name for this exact fashion style – Lolita. She says it is for cute people. And she is true. Cuteness is the hallmark of this style. In Lolita fashion style, there is one … Read more
I recenlty bought a Haori Jacket and wore it a couple of times to say the least. I don’t think the people in the neighbourhood or at the theater(s) want to see me in the same garment again. So I decided to re-construct the garment (without deconstructing it, ofcourse) and make a similar one. Here … Read more
A shell top is a basic, sleeveless top with a somewhat fitted shape. There are 3 things about a shell top that makes it the best – its simplicity, ease of wear, and versatility. It comes with a minimalistic design – no sleeves, no fastening to tinker with, not too fitted to prevent you from … Read more
If you like a relaxed fitting top, a gathered-neckline top may be to your liking – it has comfortable elastic gathers at the neckline. This top also features a Raglan Sleeve, in which the sleeve extends in one piece to the neckline, creating a diagonal seam from the underarm to the collarbone. How to sew … Read more