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 swimwear, choosing the right style will flatter any shape or size. I decided to include this dress swimsuit in my collection simply because I can …
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 project. I used digital silk for this dress. The fabric is stiff and has a …
Hello, everyone! Ruffles and flounces are making waves everywhere at present, and I love it. Whether they’re added to hemlines, necklines, or waistlines, ruffles and flounces will always be feminine and timeless. There is a difference between a ruffle and a flounce, even though both are commonly referred to as ruffles. A ruffle is created …
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 to mark out darts on fabric. A dressmaker’s carbon tracing paper can be used to transfer darts onto fabric with a tracing wheel. When using this …
It is important to preshrink fabric before cutting by washing and ironing fabrics like denim, t-shirts, and cotton. Delicate fabrics, like silk, must be dry-cleaned. Tips for identifying the right side of the fabric: Smooth fabrics are shinier on the right side. Textured fabrics stand out more on the right side. Printed fabrics are sharper …
Wholewheat rolls are delicious with any soup, meal, or simply on their own. Ingredients: 2.5 cups cake flour 2.5 cups nutty wheat flour 7 ml salt 1 packet instant dry yeast 12.5 ml brown sugar 3 TBS oil 10 ml lemon juice 350 ml lukewarm water Method: Combine the nutty wheat, cake flour, salt, and …
Hello, everyone! I found great inspiration for capes on Pinterest and decided to use my piece of herringbone for a cape rather than a coat. The fabric is quite thick, so I opted for the unlined version. The pattern is self-drafted. I made bias binding from satin for all the edges. I used my handy …
Bias binding can be used to finish off necklines, armholes, hemlines, and many other sewing projects. To make bias binding, it is probably best to read the post How to Make Bias Strips, Piping, and Cording first. Decide how wide you would like your binding to be and mark your fabric on the true bias …
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Hello, everyone! Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread or rolls. This is one of my favourite recipes for super soft and light rolls, which are perfect with any meal. Ingredients: 3 TBS butter, margarine, or oil 3 TBS sugar 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup milk 1 egg beaten 1 TSP salt 3 …
Hello, everyone! In January 2018, we took another trip to Bangkok to explore more areas of this beautiful part of Thailand. Bangkok dates back to the early 15th century and was then under the rule of Ayutthaya. Now centuries later, Bangkok has undergone tremendous change and is now a modern city with many skyscrapers. Exploring …