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—perfect ...

The lame ordinary zipper is passe. Enter the EXPOSED ZIPPER. They do make a fashion statement. They sure tell all that you are serious about fashion. My daughter will buy anything with an exposed ...

Add zipper edge along a collar for a decorative look. Just loosen the seam of your collar and add it inside. Add a zipper ...

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 ...

To pin or not, is the question. There are many expert sewists who absolutely swear by pinning while some will not have anything to do with it. In sewing, whether to use pins or not is a matter 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I shop for lace trims, the first thing that catches my eye is their beauty—yes, the undeniable charm of lace. Whether it’s delicate eyelet lace, intricate guipure or Venice lace, scalloped edges, ...

If I say there is nothing special about a Tulip Sleeve, wouldn’t I be lying? Here is a sleeve that looks like a beautiful flower and what could be more special than that. A tulip sleeve consists of ...

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 ...