Kick Pleat is an inverted pleat combined with a slit made at the hem of skirts to allow freedom of movement. It is formed on a seam and looks like an inverted pleat but opens up to a slit or vent. This is usually used in close fitting skirts and dresses, on the back seam … Read more
A crisp hemline is a thing of beauty, don’t you think?. Do you not want your pant hems to stay nice and elegant all day, maintaining their shape. A floppy hemline is not so appreciated unless it is a blouson one. And it is all so easy with a hem tape (used to stiffen hemlines). … Read more
Tips on sewing wool fabric with your sewing machine. One of the most popular questions about wool sewing is about which interfacing to use. Though wool is thick, it still needs interfacing – not only on the most used places like cuffs, collars and plackets etc – many people interface the body as well when … Read more
Neckline slits are cute. They are cuter when they are on the front but they are still cute on the back – it is an easy way to sew an opening for your top or dress. To sew this cute neckline slit on any type of neckline design, cut out your bodice, mark your neckline … Read more
Interlining is a layer of textile placed between other layers of fabric (outer fabric and lining) for added strength, cushioning as well as insulation. Adding interlining can be termed as the hallmark of a high-quality garment. It can enhance the look of the outer fabric to a degree. Interlining gives structure, and depth to the … Read more
When sewing clothes or anything with see-through fabrics, or too heavy and/ or fraying fabrics, you do not want those obvious fabric edges of your seam allowances visible on the outside. This is when an enclosed seam comes to your rescue. No seam allowance visible on either side of the seam – very neat and … Read more