Hello Everyone! Animal print dresses are highly fashionable and trendy, and snake print is a great print to make a bold statement. I used Scuba knit for my dress. It is my first dress made from this fabric and I have to say I love the feel of this fabric and the fit of the …
Hello Everyone! A cowl neck dress or top is a great wardrobe staple. It is a style that flatters all body shapes. I used a four-way stretch Velvet for my dress and I love the final result. This dress is so soft, fleecy on the inside, and very comfortable to wear. I love the fact …
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. Pleats may occur as a single pleat, as a cluster of pleats, or around an …
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 had no time to sew, I opted to wear this dress which has not been …
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 for a classic silhouette that can be worn year-round for any type of night out. …
Hello Everyone! It was love at first sight when I saw this fabric. It was not because royal blue is my favorite colour, but also the crushed, wrinkly texture of the fabric. The fabric is lightweight and so cool and soft on the skin, which makes it the ideal fabric for those special summer occasions. …
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 my dress and opted for a classic silhouette. The dress is comfortable and very flattering. Animal print can be worn all year round and is perfect for any size and …
A facing is a shaped piece of fabric that is used to finish the raw edges of a garment’s neckline, front, and back openings, and armholes. A shaped facing is cut to the shape of the edge it will finish off. It is usually strengthened by ironing interfacing on and then stitched to the right …
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 both classic colours that are simple, straightforward, and so easy to style. I opted for …
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 most classic colour preceded only by black. I love the sweetheart neckline, and the …