Hemmer foot is a time saver when I have to finish hems and edges in one go for a long length of fabric strips – imagine pressing and sewing 5 meters of fabric edge for a double-sided ruffle! The ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a Trapeze dress, the flare is more controlled than in the other two dresses. Compared to tents and umbrellas, the flare is less, less fabric is needed – the most pronounced feature of a trapeze ...

There is no other fabric that feels as good on the skin as linen during hot weather. I love how elegant linen looks as well, so I started sewing a linen top. Along the way, I figured out the best ...

There are many reasons why you might want to turn your old jeans into a skirt, such as doing good for the world by recycling old clothes, deriving satisfaction from making a sustainable choice, and ...

If you’re looking for a fun, sustainable way to repurpose your old jeans, this DIY gathered pouch is the perfect project. Not only does it tick the eco-friendly box, but it’s also practical and roomy.

Let me give a disclaimer – If you like a defined waist in your clothes and do not at all care about comfort and ease of movement – just skip this tutorial, will you?. And if you decide to make it, don ...

First things first—a little disclaimer! Adding elastic to fabric may not be for everyone. Since elastic gathers the material rather than cutting or removing any excess, the extra fabric remains in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...