When you want a hole in your fabric and you want the edges of the hole to be finished neatly, there is nothing like attaching metal grommets on the hole. Grommets or eyelets as they are also called, reinforces and strengthens the hole and protects the edges and gives it an attractive look. These holes … 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
“Moms are like buttons – they hold everything together”, says a quote. So true about buttons. The jury is still out on some moms! A button is the most popular of all clothing fasteners (a zipper may disagree). It is usually a small round disc, that secures an opening in garments, accessories and home decor. … Read more
Button Loops work as a great alternative to buttonholes. Button loops are usually used on women’s clothing and I think it lends a soft charm. They are on most ready-to-wear tops and dresses with a small vent to fasten a single button on the back. On wedding gowns they are almost always a beautiful feature. … Read more
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
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