How to sew a very neat Appliqué : Example of a bib shirt Applique give such a nice detail on clothes. Many techniques can be applied : the easiest is to apply the shape of fabric on a background and ziz zag along the edge of that shape with a narrow stitch. The technique explained […]
How to sandwich-sew a yoke That method is for sewing a yoke at shoulder level. The Sandwich technique is applied to collar as well. It consist in taking a piece between two and turn inside out. Method to use to sew the bib shirt in the store. That particular yoke is in two parts. […]
How to apply full facing at neckline Most of the instructions on facings are for separate, small facing. The neckline facing will be following the neckline on a 5 cm thickness. Another facing will be done for each armholes. Giving a pattern similar to that: There is another way : Drafting a unique […]
Instructions – how to sew a cowl top This is a complementary instruction for the cowls in my shop there and there . An instruction leaflet is provided with download of pattern but pictures are much better. Follow the step by step guide line below and your cowl will be so eaaaaaasy to make. Some […]
Video on how to draw the pattern of the perfect sleeve Your start there Go through that stage And finish there Some general thoughts on sleeve constructions. there is no block for sleeves : you have to construct a new one from scratch for every garments. You need two measurements : the armhole length […]
[flagallery gid=13 skin=minima_jn align=left] That waistcoat is very easy to make even if it uses couture technique such as facing as trim. It can be reversible if you find the right zip. The basque at the bottom can be done in different fabric. It is at the lower hips level ( not at waist) […]