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 ...

To tell you the truth, I have a love-hate relationship with cotton knits. I do not have a serger and with experience, I will compare them to a “toxic ex” – who we know will cause drama and trauma, but ...

Velvet is a challenging material to work with, and may require a combination of techniques for successful sewing. Adjusting the pressure or tension settings on the sewing machine to better accommodate ...

Bags are always in demand. My sister has some 10 tote bags in her cupboard at any time, and then there are the other types of bags she owns. There are so many girls who own much more than this. Then ...

An Aline dress is one of the simplest of all frocks for a little girl – for her to wear and for you to sew. The frock flares nicely towards the hem in a smooth A-silhouette, while being fitted at the ...

Lace is undoubtedly a wonderful fabric, at once delicate and strong, transparent but at the same time covering. The beautiful lace is a designer’s dream come true. Any dress made with a decent-looking ...

Buying or making your ideal undergarment involves more than just getting the size and style right. As something that stays very intimate on you, you have to dwell a little more carefully as to what ...

Bamboo fabric – Because of the almost organic way bamboo plant is grown the fabric made from fibers of this plant is gaining much popularity among the eco-conscious people among us ( Who isn’t these ...

Sweat smell (aka Body odour or BO) is not a problem for everyone on this earth. But for those with this problem – it is the greatest one. I belong to the second section. Having tried almost everything ...

Wikipedia says that ‘texture is the perceived surface quality of a work of art’. It is one of the seven formal artistic elements. In fashion designing, texture is achieved through fabric surface ...

Organza fabric is a fine, thin, lightweight see-through, and crisp plain weave fabric. The best use I know of Organza is in making wedding gowns, lingerie, and fabric trims. Organza was traditionally ...

If you are in the process of building a biker-inspired wardrobe there are some key elements you should absolutely have in your wardrobe. Among the non-riders and not so passionate riders, Biker attire ...