Hello everyone! I drafted this pattern for a bust size of 92 cm (36 in) and used Cotton Lycra for this project. The pattern and printing instructions can be downloaded here. It might be a good idea to read the blog post on cutting and sewing stretch fabrics. You will need about 1 m (1 …
Flounces can be added to a garment along the hemline, armholes, necklines, and seams and can be 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 still good to know how they are drafted. Flounces are drafted circularly, while a …
Fringed trim adds an interesting detail to any jacket. Fabrics like tweed, wool, bouclé, 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 colourful trim, or it can be made from a strip of fabric cut on the straight grain …
Gathering is the process of drawing up the 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, so it is best to let the stitching run across the grain. The stitch …
Hello Everyone! We are currently all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and I thought a face mask tutorial was a perfect project during this difficult time. I must point out that, while these cloth masks offer some form of protection, they do not necessarily protect you from the coronavirus. There is, however, a great shortage …
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 stretch Satin for this top. The front was cut on the bias and the back on the straight grain of the fabric because the fabric has quite a bit of …
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 opposed to the quick in-seam zipper. You will need the following: Fabric for the cushion cover and bow Matching sewing thread 45 cm zipper The Cushion Cover Cut …
Hello Everyone! Redecorating is one of my favourite things to do when time allows me to do so. I decided to revamp my bedroom with new scatter cushions and a new bed runner. Bed runners come in different widths and lengths, as well as in a variety of fabrics. It is best to launder fabrics …
Hello Everyone! I used Crinkle Chiffon for this dress, which is lightweight and super soft against the skin. I drafted a circular skirt pattern and finished the hem off with a rolled hem. The gentle sea breeze provided some relief from the 40-plus degrees outside temperature. Rolled Hemming With Three Thread Overlocking This is a …
Covered buttons can be made with a button maker or without. Either way, covered buttons add a special touch to garments, cushions, and other décor projects. Gather the following items to make the buttons: a pencil, scissors, buttons, fabric, lightweight fusible interfacing, and a button maker. Method 1: With a button maker. Iron interfacing on …