To tell you the truth, I have a love-hate relationship with cotton knits. I do not have a serger and with experience, I will compare them to a “toxic ex” – who we know will cause drama and trauma, but we keep going back because they make you look good. There is a saying in … Read more
A bellows pocket is a perfect storage pocket with a gusset on the side. But how roomy can a jeans pocket be. Well, as roomy as it can be. There is a way, to turn it into an expandable bellows pocket. Yes, you make a little alteration to the jeans pocket and it turns into … Read more
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
Do you know that it is easy to spot a brand by looking at the zipper. Most branded luxury houses uses brand name embossed zippers on their clothes and accessories. Just check a Gucci product and you will see “GUCCI” engraved on the back of the zipper pull. Balenciaga products have an imposing B on … Read more