Fixing a Neckline that is too big & gapes : 10 Solutions

I dislike this. I really do. Most of the time it happens to a top that fits me properly. The neckline gapes! With a neckline that gapes, you have a dud of a dress/top in your hands. You know how important a neckline is in a dress. A neckline that gapes is a sewist’s nightmare. … Read more

Sewing Pants Zipper : An Easy way to zip the fly

A Pant Fly refers to the short opening over the crotch line in pants. A zippered fly has a zipper fastener securing the opening of the fly; this opening has to be sewn in such a way that the zipper is concealed and fixed to the inside. I read countless tutorials to learn it but … Read more

V-Neckline : 6 ways to sew

V neckline, which resembles the alphabet V, is one of the most popular of all necklines – it is flattering to most body shapes and because of the way it elongates the upper torso, an absolute favourite of many.   Different types   There are not one but several ways that you can add a … Read more

60+ Names of necklines for your clothes

Several factors determine the success of a garment. Without a doubt, its Neckline is one of the most important. The correct neckline design can turn a so-so garment into one that is stunning, provided it is the right one for you. Related Post : How to choose a suitable neckline ; Checkout the post on drafting … Read more

Mandarin Collar – DIY tutorial (2 ways)

Mandarin collar has many names – most of them Asian – like Korean Collar, Chinese Collar, Nehru Collar, Mao Collar. It is basically a band collar which is very elegant. The collar looks great on clothes for men as well as women How to sew a Mandarin Collar – pattern tutorial.  Step 1 Cut out … Read more

How to sew an invisible zipper without a special foot

The Invisible zipper (also called the concealed zipper or the hidden zipper) is a dream come true for a true couturier who is looking for a perfect fastener.  The best thing about invisible zippers is that when stitched on a seam, it looks like the seam and nothing like a zipper opening. It disappears into the seam but … Read more