Detachable Collar – Sewing pattern & tutorial

A detachable collar gives you the freedom of having a collar that you can attach with a variety of tops. These are suitable for crewneck t-shits and close neck tops. You can make it in a glittery fabric for a party vibe, in a lace fabric for an ethereal vibe, in a pretty color for … Read more

25 Different types of Sleeve hems and Cuffs

A sleeve cuff is a finish given to the sleeve at the hem – It is an extra layer of fabric added to the sleeve edge. Normally the sleeve hem has a simple turned edge hem. But when you want something different you can try one of these beautiful cuffs : SHIRT CUFFS Barrel cuff/ … Read more

PRINCESS SEAMS – Stitching them perfectly

When Charles Frederick Worth designed gowns for the French Emperess Eugénie de Montijo in the mid 1800s he introduced a new cut to the bodice which caught the imagination of fashionistas. He devised 2 extra vertical seams to the bodice which replaced darts and gave a perfect close fitting cut. This elongated the torso flatteringly … Read more

How to bind a neckline with bias tape : 6 methods

Binding a neckline with bias tape is a very good way to finish the neckline.  Here are easy step by step ways to bind the neckline edge of different types of neckline openings Method 1. Binding a neckline with a clean finish for a dress with front or back opening. The opening can be a … Read more

Types of Collars for Shirts (15 styles explained)

What makes a simple shirt different from another? Your shirt can look identical to any other shirt if not for a number of factors: Out of them topmost is the style of its collars (other than the type of fabrics, difference in the length of sleeves, and the pattern on the fabric etc.) I mentioned … Read more

Peter pan collar :Sewing pattern & Tutorial

Peter Pan collar is a flat collar that stays close to a fitted neckline, with a slightly rounded front edge. It usually lies flat on the garment rising just a little above the neckline edge. This type of collar is usually used on kid’s dresses and women’s blouses. How to draft a Peter Pan collar … Read more