A seam is a term that refers to the stitching line where two fabrics are stitched (pieced, if you want the technical term) together. It is the basic building block of a garment. The stitching line along the seam is called the seam line. Seams form the structure of the garment and help to create … Read more
You have completed your dress at last. It looks fantastic outside – everything as you had visualized. But wait! You cannot let anyone peek inside. The raw edges inside are a mess. Finishing these fabric edges of the seams sometimes distinguishes a homemade dress from a couture one. After you have made a plain seam, you … Read more
Sewing Definitions Abutted Dart Abutted dart is a type of dart used in fabrics, such as interfacing, eliminates unnecessary bulk by bringing the stitching lines together after cutting out the dart’s center. This also means to baste or stitch to an underlay (a woven tape or very lightweight fabric). Abutted seam An abutted seam is … Read more
What is a Yoke? “A yoke is a shaped pattern piece which forms part of a garment, usually fitting around the neck and shoulders, or around the hips to provide support for looser parts of the garment, such as a gathered skirt or the body of a shirt” – wikipedia . I cannot give a … Read more
A churidhar stands out as one of the most versatile clothing choices, offering a blend of beauty, modesty, a wide array of available designs, and styles. Check out the post on neckline styles for tops for more details about the names of the necklines commonly used in sewing and the post on drafting those necklines … Read more
The important measurements you need to take for making sleeves are Taking sleeve length On a person you will be taking the length from the shoulder tip to the desired hem. Chart for sleeve length Sleeve type Length Cap Sleeve 2-3″ Short Sleeve 6-8″ Elbow length Sleeve 11-13″ 3/4 length 16-18″ Long sleeve 22-24″ … Read more