Piping is a decorative sewing technique of using a cord covered with fabric strips. In clothes it is used in a number of ways ; It is used mostly on necklines, with a contrasting coloured fabric. But self same fabric piping can also take on a beauty on necklines. Check out this post … Read more
Insertion stitches are decorative stitches that are used for joining two pieces of fabric together with space between them. Most of the time zig zag, looped, knotted stitches are used. Decorative Laces can be easily and beautifully joined to fabric this way. (Checkout other methods of lace insertion here). The insertion stitches gives a look of lace to the fabric pieces – as … Read more
So you have spent countless hours at your sewing machine perfecting your sewing knowledge and now consider yourself an expert in sewing. You have worn your fingers-to-the-bone embroidering beautiful designs and are now eager to show your expertise to others. What could give you more joy than teaching what you have learned to others and, … Read more
Raglan sleeve is a type of sleeve which is joined to the bodice with a diagonal seam which starts from the neckline and extends to the underarm. This diagonal seam as opposed to a set in sleeve moulds the shoulders and makes for a very forgiving and appealing sleeve pattern. There are many different types … Read more
The scarves you get in shops range from skinny ones in the dimension 36 inches long by 3.5 inches wide to as big as 94 inches long by 45 inches wide. A typical scarf measures 70 inches by 22 inches. A short scarf usually is 40 to 55 inches long, a regular one around 60 … Read more
What is a Kimono sleeve ? Kimono sleeves in the modern context refers to sleeves which are cut as one with the bodice – an extended sleeve with a wide hem. You can also call sleeves that resemble the ones in the traditional Japanese kimono as kimono sleeves. They are wide sleeves at  the hem … Read more