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How to measure Hips for sewing & where

Where is your hip? It is not the widest part of the body as most people generally think of a hip.The hip may be measured at 7 to 8 to even 10 inches from the waist (waist is the narrowest part of your torso). Some have a protruding tummy which makes this portion the widest part of … Read more

Edge Stitch : What is it & How to do it perfectly

An edge stitch is a straight line of stitch made along the edge of the fabric (usually a folded edge) or the ditch of a seam (on the face of the fabric), at a distance of about 1/8 inch from the seamline or the edge. It is basically topstitching and is done as a reinforcing … Read more

V-Neckline : 6 ways to sew

V neckline, which resembles the alphabet V, is one of the most popular of all necklines – it is flattering to most body shapes and because of the way it elongates the upper torso, an absolute favourite of many.   Different types   There are not one but several ways that you can add a … Read more

How to sew mitered corners : 4 ways

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

60+ Names of necklines for your clothes

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 – DIY tutorial (2 ways)

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