I used Cotton Lycra for my leggings and opted for a lined gusset. It helps to strengthen the crotch seams, prevents chafing, and allows better ease of movement. For a nice snug fit, it is best to measure the waist,…
Pleats are formed when the fabric is folded onto itself. It can be formed from either the right side or the wrong side of the fabric. The most commonly used pleats are the box pleat, knife pleat, and inverted pleat.…
Hello Everyone! The cold shoulder trend has been very popular these past few years. Dresses and tops are seen in a variety of colours, prints, and designs. It is a trend that suits women of all ages and with any…
Hello Everyone! I am back and ready to sew up a storm when time allows. I have just completed the Updating and Reprinting of my pattern drafting book and ebook which is now available and discounted on Amazon. Since I…
Hello Everyone! The holiday season is upon us and it is the perfect time to get all dressed up. I used Jacquard fabric for this dress and opted for a high front neckline and a low V-shaped back. I opted…
Hello Everyone! It was love at first sight when I saw this fabric. It was not because of the fact that royal blue is my favorite colour, but also the crushed, wrinkly texture of the fabric. The fabric is lightweight…
Hello Everyone! Animal prints dominated the fashion runways these past three years and it looks like it is here to stay. I used Chiffon for for my dress and opted for a classic silhouette. The dress is comfortable and very…
A facing is a shaped piece of fabric which is used to finish raw edges of a garment neckline, front and back openings and armholes. A shaped facing is cut to the shape of the edge it will finish off.…
Hello Everyone! I used polyester suiting for my latest project and opted for this understated, yet chic silhouette to take me through the summer months. Colour blocking is the epitome of timeless and I love timeless. Black and white are…
Hello Everyone! Cocktail dresses are versatile party dresses that can be worn year-round to a variety of special events. I used navy blue Taffeta for this dress since navy blue is more elegant than black. It is also the second…