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.…
Flounces can be added to a garment along the hemline, armholes, necklines, along seams and can added as a peplum on the edge of a jacket or top. Even though flounces and frills are not to everyone's liking, it is…
Requirements Fabric and lining of your choice. Matching sewing thread A zipper Vilene 1. Cut your fabric panels out and mark the darts on the front and back panels of the dress fabric and the lining. Mark the keyhole on…
A fringe trim adds an interesting detail to any jacket. Fabrics like tweed, wool, boucle, and linen are all suitable to make fringe detail. A fringe can be made from a bias cut piece of fabric for an interesting and…
Gathering is the process of drawing up fabric along two or more stitching lines to create soft even folds. Gathering mostly occurs in a garment at the waistline, cuffs, yoke, or as ruffles. Gathers fall best on the lengthwise grain,…
A neckline or armhole edge can be finished off neatly with a strip of matching or contrasting fabric. In this post I share three of many ways to finish a raw edge on necklines and armholes. All three methods are…
Hello Everyone! Draped skirts are extremely versatile and flatter any body type. You can wear it as casual or smart. The bias cut front panels make it extremely comfortable to wear. I used a lightweight Crepe for this skirt to…
Hello Everyone! We are currently all affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and I thought a face mask tutorial is the perfect project during this difficult time. I must point out that while these cloth masks offer some form of protection,…
Hello Everyone! The cowl neckline is an old classic style that is always elegant, whether it is used in a top or dress. I used a stretch Satin for this top. The front was cut on the bias and the…
Hello Everyone! This is kind of a long tutorial for a scatter cushion, but the end result is a beautiful cushion with a completely concealed zipper as appose to the quick in-seam zipper. You will need the following: Fabric for…