Rouleau loops can be used for spaghetti straps or button fasteners instead of buttonholes. Making these thin tubes can be quite a daunting task. Below are 5 of many ways to simplify the task. Method 1 Cut 3 cm (1 1/4 in) wide fabric strips on the bias. Fold the strip right sides together and …
Hello, everyone! A blouse with a necktie is just one of those classic styles that are chic, feminine, and very versatile. You can let the tie hang loose or make a lovely bow and wear it with whatever you like. I used satin for this project and the same pattern that I drafted for the …
Hello, everyone! With the summer heat now fast approaching, it is time to sew up a few cool summer dresses. I made this dress as a sample and used a soft-flowing polyester that is fast-drying and needs very little ironing. The pattern I drafted is for a size 10 (32-inch bust). The dress is super …
Hello, everyone! Even though I am not personally a lover of skirts, I do find them to be very versatile. By changing the top and shoes, you can completely change your look. I used a soft crepe for this skirt. Cutting any asymmetrical garment requires the full pattern to be placed on the right side …
Hello, everyone! A button-up dress is another dress style I love. I used lightweight denim for this one, and it is very comfortable and cool. The black buttons certainly give it a bit of structure. I decided to make a belt to complete the look. The fabric for the belt was interfaced since the fabric …
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 thread certainly creates beautiful soft gathers that are figure-hugging, flexible, and great to use in …
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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 difficult to press shirring without flattening it. The rows of shirring can be between 1 …
Hello, everyone! Today, we are making a strapless swimsuit that will be done faster than you can imagine. Perhaps it is wise to read my post Cutting and Sewing Stretch Fabrics first. I painted this fabric and made this sarong quite a few years ago. The pattern was drafted with low legs because Cindy has …
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 to calculate the amount of fabric you need. Place a sewer’s ruler at a 45-degree angle on the right side of …
Hello, everyone! Since I have been admiring shift dresses from the Lilly Pulitzer collection for quite some time now, I just knew my blue linen and lace trim, which I bought in Bangkok last year, would be perfect. I used a taffeta lining because, besides being lightweight, it is kind of smooth, silky soft, and …