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
A placket is an opening in clothes that allows easy putting on and removal. It is usually used as an opening in necklines, sleeve cuffs, and waistbands of pants and skirts. Sometimes plackets are used solely as a decorative element, especially with embroidery or in contrasting colored fabrics. In sewing plackets, they should be placed … Read more
Gathering is meant to ease a long piece of fabric onto a shorter one; It is also supposed to provide fullness to the attached area. But I do not think of the resultant ruffles in these practical terms I just described. These frills are too pretty to be so functional. Yet they are – aren’t … Read more