Bell sleeves refers to a long sleeve that flares from the elbow to the wrist. It is a very flattering and feminine sleeve style that has seen a comeback in the recent times. You can call it a part of the experimental exaggerated sleeve movement that has taken over the fashion trends. Today a number … Read more
Lapped zippers are the most popular of all zipper applications on garments. I think the reason is that in a lapped zipper you have a small (false) covering over the zip – so “no exposed zipper teeth”; the zipper opening is concealed very well from all and sundry – the best type of zipper application … Read more
What is is so special about a sweet heart neckline that most brides refuse to think beyond it for the most special dress of their lives – the wedding day gown? The distinctive feature of this neckline is the shape of the top part of a stylized heart it sports. It combines the features of … Read more
The keyhole cut in the keyhole neckline usually has a slightly convex shape and the top of the convex shape may be left open or joined together at the top edge of the neckline (usually with a closure). Other shapes of this neckline include a teardrop shape, an oblong shape etc. It is an appealing … Read more
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