Saddle Stitch is the best hand sewing stitch for sewing fabric pieces together – it is the most secure and strongest of all stitches. It is used to sew leather, faux leather, and other thick fabric which cannot be sewn with the sewing machine. The best thing about this stitch is that it is not … Read more
The reasons why you prefer to hand sew leather If you have a sewing machine that can comfortably sew thick fabrics, it can sew through most garment-weight leathers. But there are some problems to this cozy scenario – for one, the a lot of leather you get are too thick for your sewing machine. It … Read more
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
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
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
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