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Hook and eye sewing tutorial (8 ways)

The hook is usually used as a fastener on necklines, waistbands, sleeve cuffs, lingerie, and collars. They are placed at the top of the zipper so that the top edge does not gape.  There are many methods by which you can secure the simple hook to the other side of the opening. You also need … Read more

Different types of Plackets on clothes (& how to sew them)

A placket is an opening in clothes that allows easy putting on and removal. It is usually used as an opening in necklines, sleeve cuffs, and waistbands of pants and skirts. Sometimes plackets are used solely as a decorative element, especially with embroidery or in contrasting colored fabrics. In sewing plackets, they should be placed … Read more

Fabric Fasteners for your cloth openings (20 types)

I like the concept of bone buttons used by the early humans but definitely, things have improved since they were used. The variety of fasteners now available to us when we sew is marvelous. The ease and efficiency of the fasteners are also greatly improved. Buckles, Buttons, snaps, velcro tapes, zippers, and hooks are the … Read more

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