A ruffle or a frill is a piece of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and attached to a garment. A ruffle or frill sleeve is a sleeve formed by a fabric piece that is gathered or pleated. The best fabric for gathered ruffled sleeves is a thin lightweight fabric with good drape. You … Read more
An off-shoulder neckline, as the name clearly tells you, is a wide-open neckline exposing the shoulders. It is also known as the Bardot neckline after the starlet Brigitte Bardot, who really popularized this neckline in the 50’s. A Bardot neckline/off shoulder neckline is usually elasticized and gathered and may be decorated with frills/ruffles.It is a … Read more
“Moms are like buttons – they hold everything together”, says a quote. So true about buttons. The jury is still out on some moms! A button is the most popular of all clothing fasteners (a zipper may disagree). It is usually a small round disc, that secures an opening in garments, accessories and home decor. … Read more
Flared sleeves Step 3 Cut the short sleeves For the flared sleeve here, the sleeve is cut as 2 portions. For a more detailed post on sleeve drafting check out How to draft a sleeve A-B = Take the measure around your arm at 7 1/2 ” down from your shoulder tip. Add 1″ Step … Read more
A “Set in Sleeve” is a sleeve cut separately and stitched into the armhole of a finished bodice so that there is a comfortable sleeve cap ease for better fitting. The set in sleeve fits the armhole smoothly without puckers. This is the method used in sewing best-tailored clothes like formal shirts and jackets by … Read more
A neckline is one of the best styling tools you can ever have for your wardrobe. The right neckline design will flatter you and bring out the beauty of your most striking features. Carefully assessing the various neck designs and choosing the ones that suit you the most for your dresses and tops assumes an … Read more