When you want a closure that is hassle-free, silent, and very easy to use, and most importantly super strong there is none that come to the forefront of my mind as magnetic snaps. These fasteners because of the magnets inside them and that is a strong hold there. The normal snap fasteners are not that … Read more
Zippered sideseam pocket A side seam pocket is one of the most convenient pockets becaise it remains hidden inside the side seam of your clothing. And if you can give it a zippered closure, you combine clean look with security. There are many ways that you can sew these zippered pockets. The first one is … Read more
There are many types of plackets used to reinforce slits in clothing. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a slit placket that creates a strong base for buttons and buttonholes. It can be added to an existing garment by cutting an opening and stitching the placket in place. It reinforces the opening, … Read more
This is a tutorial to deal with thick fabric edges that feel rough or uncomfortable inside -with a bound seam edge using soft fabric. When I say thick fabrics, I mean beautiful fabrics like chenille, denim, etc that looks great, with even greater texture. But when you leave them as it is or with just … Read more
When I have to join fabric strips to make a long line of fabric tape the very obvious method is to make a simple diagonal joining – this avoids bulk and looks invisible – something which almost everyone who sews knows. The straight seam is avoided when sewing fabric strips because the seam bulk will … Read more
Don’t want a facing on your neckline edge? Try this paper hack—it keeps the rolled neckline edge smooth and puckering-free. It is best suited for necklines in thin, see through fabrics, where you do not want the facing showing through. Neckline is the first thing we see in a garment and its neatness is non-negotiable. … Read more