What is stitching in the ditch? and Why should you stitch like that? Stitch in the Ditch is the term used to denote the top stitching done (with the sewing machine) on the ‘ditch’ or ‘well’ formed in a seam, from the top, to catch the fabric on the back, after the seam allowance is … Read more
Have you ever tried to take apart the side seams of a man’s shirt? You may have tried to do that if you wanted to make the shirt smaller; then you will have noticed that you cannot simply loosen this seam as you do for other garments – the seam is stitched a little differently. … Read more
Can you sew an Invisible hem ? Yes, definitely. The term Invisible means ‘not visible to the eye’ – Meaning, it is there, but you just cannot see it. The usual way we hem is to turn under the hem allowance to the inside twice and machine stitch. It is nice enough. But it is … Read more
My first questions when sewing thick fabrics would be “Are you using universal 90/14 or a “denim” needle of size 16 or 18 needle?; Are you using an elongated stitch of 3 to 3.5 length; Are you sewing with simple patterns or tried a walking foot?” Or tried the tricks given below: Those thick layers … Read more
Pattern making refers to modifying a flat piece of fabric to create a garment that suits the proportions of a human body. It is the building block of fashion design. For a career in Fashion designing, Pattern Drafting is a necessary skill to know. Pattern makers, costume designers, Ready to Wear fashion designers, sewing business … Read more
Bell sleeves refers to a long sleeve that flares from the elbow to the wrist. It is a very flattering and feminine sleeve style that has seen a comeback in the recent times. You can call it a part of the experimental exaggerated sleeve movement that has taken over the fashion trends. Today a number … Read more