A mitered corner is a neat way of finishing the corner of a fabric edge in such a way that there is no bulk in the corners when the fabric is turned under to finish the edges. You have a border or a hem which looks neat on the front as well as the back.There … Read more
Several factors determine the success of a garment. Without a doubt, its Neckline is one of the most important. The correct neckline design can turn a so-so garment into one that is stunning, provided it is the right one for you. Related Post : How to choose a suitable neckline ; Checkout the post on drafting … Read more
Mandarin collar has many names – most of them Asian – like Korean Collar, Chinese Collar, Nehru Collar, Mao Collar. It is basically a band collar which is very elegant. The collar looks great on clothes for men as well as women How to sew a Mandarin Collar – pattern tutorial. Step 1 Cut out … Read more
With a scalloped edge, you do not need to add any other embellishment to your fabric. They work as beautiful decorations for garments, accessories and home linen. They add a certain feminine charm to the fabric. Scallops are great when making clothes for kids. Even on adults’ clothes, they have a place on pocket edges, … Read more
Velvet is a challenging material to work with, and may require a combination of techniques for successful sewing. Adjusting the pressure or tension settings on the sewing machine to better accommodate the velvet, using a heavier needle or specific types of thread that are suitable for velvet can help. The settings are given below. Settings … Read more
French fries, French toast, French braid, French manicure, French rolls, French knots, French heroes in romance novels & even the French beans – all my favourites. Now the French seam stitch as well. French seam is nothing but the normal seam done twice, in such a way that the cut edges are well hidden. It … Read more