Polo collar : How to draft and sew this soft collar for your clothes

A polo collar shirt has many characteristic features – a button placket, short sleeves, a step hem with the back longer than the front; but its most distinguishing element is its soft collar without a stand. Here is a tutorial with step-by-step instructions to draft and sew a polo collar with placket easily How to … Read more

7 Types of Exaggerated Sleeves

When you want to stand out, you choose exaggerated sleeves – this is the norm nowadays. And when common sense meets fashion trends you are right where you want to be – with large conspicuous-looking sleeves that make you look like a queen. Many people may not agree with this statement and consider replacing the … Read more

How to sew SLITS (Vents) : 7 different methods

Slits or Vents are openings in fabric ; they are clean-finished using techniques such as facings, bindings, hems, or overlapping vent constructions. Slits can be added to necklines, sleeve hems, side seams, skirt backs, and the lower edges of tops and dresses. Sewing tutorial for Vents/slits. Checkout this video where I demonstrate how to sew … Read more

How to sew Neckline Facing

Out of all the ways to finish a neckline, using the facing method is the most foolproof. You can sew it neatly and make it look natural regardless of your sewing experience. There are two general types of neckline facings. One is a facing fabric cut in the shape of the neckline, and the other … Read more

Detachable Collar – Sewing pattern & tutorial

A detachable collar gives you the freedom of having a collar that you can attach with a variety of tops. These are suitable for crewneck t-shits and close neck tops. You can make it in a glittery fabric for a party vibe, in a lace fabric for an ethereal vibe, in a pretty color for … Read more

25 Different types of Sleeve hems and Cuffs

A sleeve cuff is a finish given to the sleeve at the hem – It is an extra layer of fabric added to the sleeve edge. Normally the sleeve hem has a simple turned edge hem. But when you want something different you can try one of these beautiful cuffs : SHIRT CUFFS Barrel cuff/ … Read more