What is Peplum? A peplum is a shaped piece of fabric attached to the waistline of a garment. It is usually added to the waistline of tops, and jackets resulting in a nipped-in waist and a skirt-like tier with a gentle flare from the waist to the hips. Peplum is usually attached as a flounce … Read more
Batting (or wadding as it is called in some parts of the world) is a non-woven textile used as an interlining material. Batting is sandwiched between layers of fabric and stitched together and is usually used for insulation and dimension. Quilted fabric is made by sandwiching batting in between two layers of fabric – this … Read more
What is a Godet? Godets are shaped fabric pieces (usually triangular or trapezoidal in shape) inserted to garments to enlarge a particular area or as a decorative element. They are sewn in between the seams already present in the garment or after making slits on the fabric. Godets are usually added to skirt hems to … Read more
Pleats are fabric folds added in a design to restrain extra fabric or to add extra fullness or as a design element for texture, contrast, movement, change in silhouette, etc. Here are some simple tips on how to sew them. Related post : 12 Names for pleats in fabric. Here is a simple calculator for … Read more
An inverted pleat is formed by two knife pleats folded toward each other so the folds meet at the center on the outside. make an inverted pleat, you will need three times the fabric that you normally need. ie if you want to sew a 2 inch wide inverted pleat you will need to take … Read more
Knife pleats are crisp, side-way pleats, with equal space from top to bottom. The pleats are all of one size vertically but widthwise one side (pleat width) is wider than the other (inner fold) because of which the pleats lay to the side. A knife pleat is sharp like the edge of a knife (When … Read more