There comes a point in all of our lives when you open your wardrobe and feel that you have nothing to wear. This signals that you have an identity problem and also that you are ready for a change of ...

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 ...

What is stitching in the ditch? and Why should you stitch like that? Stitch in the Ditch is the term used to denote the top stitching done (with the sewing machine) on the ‘ditch’ or ‘well’ formed in ...

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 ...

Most people with heavy thighs have a problem finding clothes, especially jeans that fit them—the reason is not you, but the standardization of clothing. When companies make clothes, they make them ...

Any one who has a home sewing machine will have a zig zag stitch and any one with a zig zag machine can make satin stitch applique – And, Satin Stitch Applique is considered as the holy grail of ...

Do you know what lies close to the most distinguishing part of your body ? – the neckline! It frames your face and makes it all the more attractive than it already is; Which is why people care so much ...

To tell you the truth, the headline I wrote is a little misleading. There is no way that you can add studs to clothes without leaving holes. But there are methods you can follow to minimize the damage ...

When I go to a high-end hotel or a well-furnished home my eyes invariably lingers on the curtains there. Usually, the curtains will be the richest fabric in the room. Here is a list of the best ...

The term for clothing designed for use outdoors. ; Also called overclothes. Includes all items ranging from Coats, Overcoats, Blazers, Capes, Jackets and Rainwear. They are mainly of these fabric ...

For sewing clothes that need to be pressed at high heat and don’t require stretch, I use high-quality cotton thread. For quilting, machine embroidery, synthetic fabrics, and fabrics with stretch, I ...

When we think of the geographical influences in the fashion world, 3 cities come to our mind – London, New York, and Paris. Everything that is anything in fashion starts in these big cities. But there ...