How to make a Strawberry Pincushion – Tutorial

My sewing pins are all over the house and cannot imagine sewing without pinning. So, I decided to make a strawberry pincushion for keeping the pins in one place. The queen of excess that I am, I then decided to make one for all the rooms that I sew in – and that is more than … Read more

Sew an easy Chiffon Top – Pattern & Sewing Tutorial

This is an easy to make chiffon top that can be worn under cardigans and long jackets. Though simple enough to make, in the course of making this top, I invented some choice swear words. These thin lightweight fabrics, though beautiful, flowy, drapey and dreamy are not the easiest dressmaking fabrics to sew.  But if you … Read more

Off Shoulder Tunic dress pattern

How to sew an Off the shoulder Tunic Dress Step 1 Cut out the pattern pieces as per the pattern given below . Fold 2 fabric pieces for the bodice of length 43 inches by the center and mark the following measurements and cut it out – you will get the front and back pieces Cut … Read more

How to sew a Bralette Top

A bralette top is an unstructured version of a bra – it combines comfort with style. There are many types of bralette tops – one with straps, strapless bralettes, lace bralettes, shirred bralettes, halter neck ones. You can wear it with trousers, shorts, skirts, jeans. Here is a very easy pattern to make a simple … Read more

DIY Pencil case tutorials (4 very easy ones including Zipper pencil pouch)

When you are in school or college there is always writing – and then more writing and then some more. For all that you need countless pens, highlighters, pencils, gel pens, sketch pens and then there are so many accompaniments to this like erasers, post-its, mini stapler, and other knick-knacks or just about anything that you … Read more

How to tie a Christmas bow – 4 easy ways

Decorative ribbon and fabric bows are much in demand during the Christmas season. They are great ornamental decorations on Christmas trees; you need them to embellish gifts; you can use it to change the decor of your house to be ready for the festival.  Here is a video tutorial to make a christmas bow that … Read more