Dressmaking. Making clothes at home. Techniques or how to.
Here is a blog post on how to mend fabrics. While not many sewers would like to admit that while sewing their garment got caught in the overlocker. However, I would admit that it did happen to me after not sewing for a long time. The overlocker has cut off where is suppose not to?!! … Read more
Here is a blog post on how to sew an angled patch pocket with flap at home. Patch pocket does come in different shapes and sizes. It can be curved as well. However, the principles of making an angled patch pocket will be the same as making a curved pocket. In my opinion, it makes … Read more
This is a blog post on how to sew an angle collar at home. Sewing this angled collar it would be the same as sewing other types of collar patterns like a round collar that don’t require a collar band. Collar bands are more commonly seen in shirts rather than womenswear. Collar bands also require … Read more
Here is a blog post on how to sew patch pockets. Patch pockets are easy to sew pockets that many beginner sewers come across with. Need a pocket quick? Make a patch pocket. Having said that it is not the easiest to make of all. That’s it to make it perfect and looks good. There … Read more
This is a blog post on making a face mask at home. It is also for children as well. With the current pandemic now more countries are making wearing face masks mandatory in shops, public transport, and public places. There is increasingly more evidence to say that it is more of use. It is possible … Read more
This is a blog post on how sewing jeans/ pants opening at home. It is not as hard to sew as it looks. When I first start to sew it always wonders me how one can make this kind of opening. It is commonly seen in jeans and tailored trousers opening. Like most things in … Read more
This is a blog post on sewing elastic shirring in garments. Elastic shirring is commonly seen in children’s garments. It’s used to make collars and sleeves. As it’s elastic it can stretch easily and at the same time giving shape to the garment. In recent times this trend is making a come back. Sewing elastic … Read more
