Pockets! They are like my phone to me – I always need them near my hand. It is so unfair that most of the outfits available for girls in the stores do not have any pockets. Have you seen a guy’s garment without a pocket? There are many instances when a pocket can come in … Read more
Cowl neck is a draped neckline with the folds of the top edge of the neckline of the garment falling around the neckline (front and/or back). The neckline effortlessly accentuates your face and the best of your body with the soft way the cowl folds frames the face and drape across the body Once upon … Read more
Sewing is a therapeutic hobby and my livelihood – a combination that has been a lifesaver to me. It also organises my somewhat disorganised mind. And the satisfaction of making something beautiful and 3-dimensional from flat 2-dimensional fabric has made me fulfilled and accomplished like nothing else. I learned sewing first from the internet. Then … Read more
The shell edge stitch is simply beautiful. The scalloped edge which results from sewing this stitch on a hem is so good-looking and luxurious. I enjoy sewing this stitch on the edges of the bibs in kids’ dresses. They also look great on the necklines of satin and silk nightgowns. Hand sewn stitch is most … Read more
A facing is a fabric piece sewn to the edge of a garment to finish raw edges, add structure, and create a clean look inside. I usually use it for necklines but you can also use it for armholes, and waistbands. It is specifically useful for finishing curved edges. Here is the simple way to … Read more
Picot, as per the dictionary is a small embroidered loop used in a series to form an ornamental edging on lace or fabric, typically decorating the border of a fabric. It is a decorative edging technique. You can add this to your cloth by placing ready made picot edges or sew it yourself. This edging … Read more