What is interfacing in sewing? Interfacing is a special type of fabric that is used to give support and structure to the cloth it is adhered to. Interfacing gives shape and prevents stretching of fabric out of shape. It is one of the most important aspects of perfect dressmaking. Interfacing is usually used on garment … Read more
Shirring is a decorative gathering with many rows of gathering stitches. Now we mostly hear of shirring done with elastic thread, which creates beautiful gathers rather easily. Elastic thread is wound on the bobbin, and then several parallel rows of stitching are done across the fabric. The resultant fabric panel will be beautifully gathered. Another … Read more
What are cargo pockets ? Cargo Pockets are basically patch pockets that are expandable and stitched on the cargo pant leg’s outside seams. They usually have a flap and sometimes have inverted pleats in the front. Cargo pockets look like ordinary pockets from the front but expand as needed because of the accordion folds on … Read more
Heirloom sewing brings to mind the finest of sewing techniques – and it is so. If you can adopt some of the heirloom sewing techniques you are going to make the best garment you will ever make. Lace insertion is a quintessential heirloom sewing technique. I love adding a lace element to most of the … Read more
Lace is undoubtedly a wonderful fabric, at once delicate and strong, transparent but at the same time covering. The beautiful lace is a designer’s dream come true. Any dress made with a decent-looking lace fabric is bound to look beautiful, expensive, and classy. They can add a touch of elegance to any outfit. There are … Read more
Romantic, delicate, feminine, expensive, luxurious, classy looking, sexy Lace – tough for any other fabric to beat it on the basis of beauty. Lace has a very special place in a girl’s life – she chooses this one for the most special day of her life. Even a tiny bit of lace helps to elevate … Read more