When we think of beads, the first thing that comes to our mind are those small round seed beads, but bugle beads can do ...

You are doomed if you do, and you are doomed if you do not. I am talking about stabilizing fabric for embroidery, sewing and other crafts to prevent stretching, puckering, or distortion. Machine ...

Cut out 2, 15 inches by 20 inches fabric pieces for the main outer body of the bag. Cut out similar lining pieces. And 22 inch long and 3 inch wide fabric strips for making bag handles. I interfaced ...

This is applicable only if you do not own a coverstitch machine. If you have a coverstitch machine, (even if you do not) you must know that the coverstitch machine produces the most suitable stitches ...

When you want to add an elastic waistband, it’s usually a simple process—fold the top of the fabric over to create a casing, insert the elastic, and you’re done. Alternatively, you can use exposed ...

Raw hem is a hemline that’s been left unfinished (not hemmed after cutting). After washing and wearing, frayed and distressed edges are a given on this hem. Raw hem jeans has an edgy look that is ...

In a Trapeze dress, the flare is more controlled than in the other two dresses. Compared to tents and umbrellas, the flare is less, less fabric is needed – the most pronounced feature of a trapeze ...

The balloon sleeve is no longer a relic of the past. The exaggerated sleeve movement has brought this type of sleeve to the forefront of fashion. I see a lot of tops and dresses with this bulb-like ...

Why should you be behind when everyone is wearing one exaggerated sleeve after the other? And if you have a flounce sleeve on your dress, you have one, and a pretty one at that, without the extra ...

The blanket stitch is one of the most versatile stitches ever – for sewing two fabric pieces together, finishing the edges of fabric, doing applique easily or to decorate a garment edge – all easy ...

Body rise is a measurement you take from the waist to the crotch or vice versa. It is an important measurement to take on the body when sewing trousers or any garment with a crotch seam, especially in ...