Free Beach Cover Up Patterns : 2 easy tutorials

A swimsuit cover is a must for a beach day/pool party packing list. You have to be comfortable and covered everywhere you go other than in the water. With this sheer chiffon cover-up, you can look modest and beautiful on the beach or by the pool, without being overdressed DIY bathing suit cover ups  – 2 … Read more

Make a simple Vest – Free pattern

Measurements Needed to stitch a vest with a princess seam:Bust RoundBust Span (Distance between apex points, usually 7″-8″)Apex Height (Shoulder to bust point)Waist Length (Shoulder to natural waist) The Front Block OF THE VEST Draft on a large sheet of paper. All horizontal measurements start from the Center Front (CF) line. The Frame:A-B (Length): 22″ … Read more

Make a Slouchy Velvet Blazer – Free Sewing Pattern & tutorial

Blazers, Vests, Jackets – they are always in demand. They go with everything, be it dresses, skirts and blouses, pants. Layering starts there. We always have room for one more blazer. And here it is – the all time favourite in Velvet. This hip length ( or longer) slouchy blazer has a shawl collar, an open front … Read more

Make a Batwing Shrug – Sewing pattern & tutorial

A batwing sleeve is a long loose sleeve which is cut one with the bodice and has a deep armhole tapering to a tighter sleeve hem. This is a shrug with that beautiful and comfortable sleeve and an open draping front. How to make the Batwing Shrug Step 1 – Cut out pattern pieces Take … Read more

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

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