The Chinese Frog closures bring glamour to the hard world of fasteners. Other than the decorative element, this is a very quick and easy to apply fastener. A Chinese frog fastener consists of a button and a button loop. Both the button and the button loop are not the ordinary kind but consists of loops … Read more
You are traveling and fear losing all your precious belongings ( your passport ? Your money? Your credit cards? maybe all of that ) to a clever pickpocket. In this case, you have to be smarter than the cleverest pickpocket. What you need is a hidden pocket inside your pants so that even you have … Read more
The side seam pocket is a super convenient pocket that you can sew onto any garment of yours which has a side seam. This is very well hidden in the folds of the side seams so a very popular choice when you sew your own clothes. I regularly have to use a seam ripper on … Read more
The hook is usually used as a fastener on necklines, waistbands, sleeve cuffs, lingerie, and collars. They are placed at the top of the zipper so that the top edge does not gape. There are many methods by which you can secure the simple hook to the other side of the opening. You also need … Read more
A Flutter sleeve is a very flared short sleeve; it is supposed to flutter around you because of the flare. Flutter sleeves are the cutest sleeves you could add to any pattern. This is one of my go-to patterns for kids’ dresses when adding extra sleeves. For adults, there are not many sleeves that give … Read more
Taking accurate body measurements is one of the most important skills you need to start sewing. Whether you are an experienced seamstress or just starting out, knowing how to measure correctly is crucial to the outcome of your project. For this task, you will need a tape measure, a pen, and a notebook to write … Read more