Hello Everyone! I used Viscose for the skirt section of this dress and the wrong side of stretch satin fabric for the bodice. I opted for a tulip sleeve, because its very feminine and flattering. The flowers have a silver…
First draft a basic sleeve pattern and outline the overlap and underlap of the tulip sleeve. Trace the overlap and underlap out and add seam allowance. Cut the fabric out. Cut lining out, if the sleeve is to be lined.…
Hello Everyone! With summer just around the corner here in South Africa, it is time to make waves, by investing in great looking, comfortable swimwear. Whether you buy, or make your own swimwear, choosing the right style, will flatter any…
Tape is sometimes sewn into seams, to stabilize it, thus preventing it from stretching. Shoulder seams, waistlines and neckline seams are mostly taped. It is best to tape seams that take some strain during wear, like the underarm curve of…
Hello Everyone! Floral garments are seen on many runways lately. It certainly brings a feminine touch to any wardrobe and can be worn day or night. It was love at first sight, when I saw the fabric of my latest…
Princess seams are shaped seams, designed to fit the body's contours. It can start at the shoulders, or armholes, on the front and back. The seams can run lengthwise, down the entire garment panel, to the hemline, or it can…
Hello Everyone! This recipe is actually for a sweetcorn bread, but sometimes i use it to make muffins in my large, 12 hole muffin pan. They are soft, moist and delicious. Ingredients: 500 ml cake flour 15 ml baking powder…
Hello Everyone! Ruffles and flounces are making waves everywhere at present and I love it. Whether its added to hemlines, necklines or waistlines, ruffles and flounces will always be feminine and timeless. There is a difference between a ruffle and…
Darts form an important part of garment construction. They are added to give shape to the bust, waist, back and hip areas of garments. There are a few ways of marking out darts onto fabric. Dressmaker's carbon tracing paper can…
It is important to preshrink fabric before cutting, by washing and ironing fabrics like denim, t-shirting and cottons. Delicate fabrics like silk, must be dry cleaned. Tips to identifying the right side of fabric: Smooth fabrics are shinier on the…