How to sew a Welt Pocket – Single & Double welt pocket tutorials

Welt pocket as you know is a beautiful slit pocket you usually see in coats and jackets, with a bound pocket opening. It has a pocket bag in the wrong side of the garment and can be sewn with or without a flap Welt Pockets come in all sizes. They are  positioned straight or inclined. You can … Read more

Exposed zippers (2 Best ways to sew)

The lame ordinary zipper is passe. Enter the EXPOSED ZIPPER. They do make a fashion statement. They sure tell all that you are serious about fashion. My daughter will buy anything with an exposed zipper. She thinks they add an x element to the garment. Exposed zipper – Sewing instructions You can incorporate this zipper … Read more

25+ types of pockets you could sew on your clothes

Pockets! They are like my phone to me – I always need them near my hand. It is so unfair that most of the outfits available for girls in the stores do not have any pockets. Have you seen a guy’s garment without a pocket?  There are many instances when a pocket can come in … Read more

Cowl neckline (& the different styles of Cowls)

Cowl neck is a draped neckline with the folds of the top edge of the neckline of the garment falling around the neckline (front and/or back). The neckline effortlessly accentuates your face and the best of your body with the soft way the cowl folds frames the face and drape across the body Once upon … Read more

How to prepare Facing and sew it

A facing is a fabric piece sewn to the edge of a garment to finish raw edges, add structure, and create a clean look inside. I usually use it for necklines but you can also use it for armholes, and waistbands. It is specifically useful for finishing curved edges. Here is the simple way to … Read more

How to sew a zipper on clothes (and the basic rules of zippers)

To sew zipper on a dress you need two things. Zipper and fabric ; and basic sewing equipments Zipper Your choice zipper application technique depends on many factors – whether you want the zipper to be seen from outside, the type of garment you are sewing, the type of zipper you have , the placement … Read more