Do you like bows? If yes, you may want to add them everywhere, even your clothes. And in clothing, sleeves are specially chosen for adding sleeves, because they are the most noticeable there. Bows can be added to a sleeve in different positions -near the hem, at the shoulder or mid sleeve. It is all … Read more
As a neckline with a geometric shape, the square neckline is quite a favorite because of its clean and structured look. While it may not be everyone’s favorite, those with a liking for it find it very elegant and flattering. Drafting square necklines is quite easy. Related post: Varieties of square neckline The dimensions of … Read more
A sleeve cuff is a great hem finish for a sleeve as it gives the sleeve a clean and polished look. You can either leave it as it is or fold it and wear it, make it in the same fabric as the sleeve or use a contrasting fabric for a more arresting look. Cut … Read more
Sewing stripes is not a big deal but sewing it without any fabric edges inside making it seam, sorry seem messy, is. Here is a very easy technique to sew striped or color blocked fabric with an enclosed seam, so that no fabric edges are visible anywhere on the back of the fabric. Here I … Read more
I asked AI to give me the picture of a clothing with rose sleeves for inspiration and it gave me this. It sure looks like the sleeve of an Alexander Macqueen dress I have seen online (maybe because I suggested a dramatic sculptured fabric manipulation style). A little too dramatic for everyday clothing sleeves. You … Read more
I have this dress with very long sleeves – too long. I want to reduce its length and also make it more fitting on me, without cutting into it or anything equally complicated. An elastic cuff is the solution for this. I practised making different types and made a tutorial on it. Two, no three … Read more