Rivets are godsends for those with delicate sewing machines; and also for those with a patience-fuse when there are skipped stitches when sewing thick fabrics; and also for those who love some cool hardware and want to reinforce stitches at the same time – the kind that gives that extra coolness to jeans. Knowing how … Read more
What is Faggoting ? Faggoting refers to ladder like stitches made with threads across an open area between fabrics. It is a way of joining two fabric pieces with embroidery stitches. You can call it a type of seam because after all, you are joining fabric pieces with stitches. The decorative stitches used in this … Read more
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