Fusible interfacing gives strength and stability to fabric without making it evident that you are using another layer. That is, if it is correctly applied, and perfectly bonded. Which fusible interfacing to use with which fabric? There are 4 types of fusible interfacings. Woven, non-woven, knit and weft insertion. Knit interfacing is also called tricot … Read more
According to the dictionary, asymmetry is “having parts on either side that do not match or are not the same size or shape”. An asymmetrical neckline cuts the torso diagonally, crossing from one shoulder to underneath the arm of the other side. An asymmetrical neckline typically translates to a one-shoulder neckline in fashion vocabulary; the … Read more
Fake fur is a delightful discovery – a synthetic material that imitates the real fur of animals and gives you all its advantages without doing anything to endanger any living being. And so cozy and warm on top of being top notch attractive. But it comes with a number of challenges when you try to … Read more
Do you want a way edge on your knit fabric, the kind seen in some store bought clothes skirt hems and sleeve edges ? You can make it easily with a Lettuce edge, a decorative wavy edge finish made on knit fabrics/stretchy fabrics and even for woven fabrics. The curly lettuce edging is a very … Read more
When my friend saw my sewing thread collection and I elaborated on the problems in storing them she teased me by saying “rich people problems”. Then I sorted through my threads and found out that I have over 20 threads in shades of turquoise blue. Rich people problem, indeed. But for a sewist, having lots … Read more
In an embroidery sewing machine, you will have several pre-programmed decorative stitches and it is very easy to come up with beautiful embroidery designs and embellishments with it – and for this, you have to pay a premium price for the embroidery machine. But those with simple home sewing machines can also embellish their projects … Read more