There are many types of plackets used to reinforce slits in clothing. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a slit placket that creates a strong base for buttons and buttonholes. It can be added to an existing garment by cutting an opening and stitching the placket in place. It reinforces the opening, … Read more
Don’t want a facing on your neckline edge? Try this paper hack—it keeps the rolled neckline edge smooth and puckering-free. It is best suited for necklines in thin, see through fabrics, where you do not want the facing showing through. Neckline is the first thing we see in a garment and its neatness is non-negotiable. … Read more
Piping along a neckline defines and enhances its shape, adding subtle stiffness that helps maintain its structure. It also gives the neckline a neat, professional finish. Using contrasting piping can create a striking design element, making the neckline stand out. The best way to attach piping to a neckline is by using a facing or … Read more
This is a very easy-to-sew expandable pocket that opens up to hold more things than it appears to from the front. Though it appears flat from the front, its neat folding technique allows it to expand when filled, creating extra storage space. Step 1: Cut out the pocket piece Cut out a pocket piece of … Read more
If you want to show off beautiful embroidery on the front of a neckline, there is a favourite method I always use – the facing technique. This involves attaching a separate fabric piece (the facing) with embroidery to the neckline. Once sewn, the facing will be folded to the front, revealing your embroidery on the … Read more
Do you like bows? If yes, you may want to add them everywhere, even your clothes. And in clothing, sleeves are specially chosen for adding sleeves, because they are the most noticeable there. Bows can be added to a sleeve in different positions -near the hem, at the shoulder or mid sleeve. It is all … Read more