Several factors determine the success of a garment. Without a doubt, its Neckline is one of the most important. The correct neckline design can turn a so-so garment into one that is stunning, provided ...

What does the presser foot do ? Other than being a life saver of the sewist! A Presser foot is an attachment used with sewing machines to hold the fabric down under the needle as it is sewn and you ...

There are 2 ways to use your phone or tablet as a DIY light box-To trace a paper design and to trace a digital embroidery design. I use the second method – because then you have an unlimited choice of ...

We cannot approach Greek costumes with the expectations of learning about ancient tailoring techniques and such technicalities. Remember that most of Greek history took place more than a thousand ...

Most of the zippers you buy for your sewing project come with built-in hardware that stop the slider and prevent it from coming off. However, zipper lengths rarely match your project exactly and when ...

When selecting the fabric for your clothes, accessories or home furnishing, you usually just go with terms like cotton, wool, knit, polyester, etc. As a layman, I used to get confused upon hearing ...

When you go to buy fabric in a shop, the last thing you have in mind is to burn them – but sometimes that is exactly what you have to do. The fabric burn test is one of the many methods of fabric ...

There are many types of pleats, but the types below are the most popular and the most commonly used pleats. Pleats are folds formed in fabric, usually to contain a wide piece of fabric to fit another ...

The basic purpose of Socks is to keep the feet warm and comfortable- it extends the life of your footwear by keeping it clean and away from direct contact with sweat and also keeps the feet clean ...

Do you know that earlier collars were mostly detachable from clothes? Today collars are integral parts of most of our clothing. It frames the face, keeps your neck warm, and gives the whole garment ...

When you buy a garment, there is a chance that it will be a dud – that is the risk you take with beautiful things. Even the best looking dress that fits you beautifully, in a color and cut that ...

The dreamiest fabric of all, that is Tulle to me. In fabric terms, Tulle is a lightweight, very fine, soft flowy machine-made netting fabric. It is usually made of nylon, though silk, rayon etc. are ...