It’s that time of year when everyone’s hunting for thoughtful gifts. I didn’t even know “Make a Gift Day” was a thing—it is ...

Have you seen those embroidered ethnic bags with all-over embroidery? I had wanted to make one for a long time and was looking out for ways to do embroidery on the fabric. I meant to make this kind of ...

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 ...

There are many reasons why you might want to turn your old jeans into a skirt, such as doing good for the world by recycling old clothes, deriving satisfaction from making a sustainable choice, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don’t want a facing on your neckline edge? Try this paper hack—it keeps the rolled neckline edge smooth and puckering-free. It is best suited for necklines in thin, see through fabrics, where you do ...

The Invisible zipper foot is an optional presser foot for sewing the special type of zippers which looks almost hidden in the seam- the invisible zipper. You can buy a snap-on foot for your low shank ...

I had always wondered how some people manage to stitch trims so the lace appears inset into a folded hem, with the corners perfectly finished using mitered folds. It is such a neat, refined hem and ...

Sewing stripes is not a big deal but sewing it without any fabric edges inside making it seam, sorry seem messy, is. Here is a very easy technique to sew striped or color blocked fabric with an ...

If you like a relaxed fitting top, a gathered-neckline top may be to your liking – it has comfortable elastic gathers at the neckline. This top also features a Raglan Sleeve, in which the sleeve ...

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 ...