When I first saw the Shippo-tsunagi Sashiko pattern I thought: Ofcourse, trust the Japanese to turn something simple into ...
What do you do with all the old t-shirts that belonged to kiddos who decided to grow too fast, or the ones belonging to you that unfortunately do not fit any longer or are not the same color that you ...
Seam allowance is the distance between the seam stitching line and the cut edge of the fabric. The most common seam allowance used when joining fabric pieces together are 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch. And ...
Crooked seam lines — even experienced sewists dread them. Tools like a magnetic seam guide can help you stitch perfectly straight lines every time. Read on to know about all the other hacks you can ...
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 ...
Y2K fashion is back with a bang, and those who like to keep up with the trends are looking out for those glittery clothes, spaghetti strap tops, low-rise jeans, and also butterfly tops; All of them ...
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 ...
When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...
Some may have an affinity for florals, some for abstracts, and some for graphic designs. But for me, the best printed fabrics are — all the printed fabrics! Border prints, in particular, look ...
India could very well be called the United States of India – because each state of India (28 of them) is like a separate entity with its own language, culture, and food. Each so very diverse from the ...
A small hole in your sweat pants or yoga pants doesn’t mean you have to throw them away! Over time, even the best-quality pants can develop some damage. I will show you the different methods you can ...
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 ...