Hello Everyone! My project for today is part two of last weeks post. Making this tights is quick and easy. Cotton or nylon lycra can be used. REQUIREMENTS Good quality lycra Elastic for the waist Matching polyester thread Floss for…
Hello Everyone! Today I am sharing a tutorial for a sports bra, but the same pattern can be used for a lace or cotton lycra crop top. The elastic casing can also be omitted and elastic can be sewn directly…
Hello Everyone! Shirring with elastic thread is when the elastic thread is on the machine's bobbin, instead of sewing thread. As mentioned in my post, Shirring Fabric With Sewing Thread, it does resemble smocking in a way and the elastic…
Shirring is formed when several rows of stitching are gathered. It is highly decorative and resembles smocking in a way. Lightweight fabrics are the most appropriate for shirring. It is best to press the fabric before shirring, because it is…
Hello Everyone! Today we are making a strapless swimsuit that will be done faster then you can imagine. Perhaps it is wise to read my post Cutting and Sewing Stretch Fabrics First. I painted and made this sarong quite a…
Hello Everyone! I used Taffeta for this 45 cm x 45 cm scatter cushion. Decide on the size of the cushion, the width of the pintucks and how far apart the pintucks must be, in order to calculate the amount…
Hello Everyone! The project for today is a boxer with a fly front, instead of the easy closed centre front seam. Please subscribe to the blog in order to receive the free pdf version of this multi sized pattern, with…
Cutting out stretch fabrics: Stretch fabrics with pile, like toweling and velour, should be cut with all the pattern pieces laid in the same direction, otherwise the garment will have a shaded effect, once made up. Take care to follow…
Hello Everyone! I use this zipper application on all my slacks, because its a super easy and quick zipper application. It is also less bulky around the tummy, because there are less seams involved. I always add the fly facing…
Trace your favorite trouser pattern from a commercial pattern, or draft your own pattern. Draw in the hip pockets as illustrated below. Trace the hip panel and pocket lining pattern from the ground pattern. Add 1 cm seam allowance to…