I have a love-hate relationship with fusible interfacing and sometimes a little more hate than love – especially when it stiffens my fabric more than I need and leaves tiny bubbles or wrinkles on top of the fabric, not to say anything about when I have to deal with the glue residue it leaves on … Read more
A stitch length of 2.5 to 3 mm is what I use to sew lightweight to medium linen. But some heavier weight linen may need 3 to 3.5 mm. I also use the average 80/12 or thinner 70/10 universal needle to sew dressweight linen.For some delicate linens may need sharp or microtex needles. There is … Read more
If I say there is nothing special about a Tulip Sleeve, wouldn’t I be lying? Here is a sleeve that looks like a beautiful flower and what could be more special than that. A tulip sleeve consists of two parts – the back part of the sleeve curves over the other part. In effect, both … Read more
Personally, I avoid Polyester fabric for clothes because it makes me sweat. And then it makes me feel downright unpleasant unless I change out of it. However, sewing polyester is unavoidable in today’s times. It’s durable, affordable, wrinkle-resistant, and available everywhere. You can avoid it for a while, but eventually, it always shows up – … Read more
shawl collar completed
Do you know what lies close to the most distinguishing part of your body ? – the neckline! It frames your face and makes it all the more attractive than it already is; Which is why people care so much about choosing their necklines. And, neck embroidery designs can transform a plain neckline into a … Read more