To make this ROSE flower you just need to roll some felt. Let me tell you how. Cut out a large circle from felt. Draw a spiral shape starting from the center as in the picture below. Make petal shapes ...

A-B (Length): 22″ (or preferred length). – Point G-G is the outer edge of the button placket A-C (Width): 1/4 of Bust round + 1.5″ for the button placket + .5″ ease + .5″ seam allowance J-K (Shoulder ...

When I started embroidery, all I knew was the stem stitch and satin stitch. I made many embroidery designs with these basic stitches. The nun who taught this introduced me to a wonderful world of ...

According to Oxford Dictionary, a hat is a shaped covering for the head, worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform. Once upon a time, you will hardly find anyone on the streets ...

Which Fabric is best for making clothes for kids (for babies as well as for older children)? This is a question that gets asked all the time. Whenever a mom starts to make clothes it will not be for ...

A double needle is a very disused accessory; everyone has it in their sewing kitty, but only a few use it. This post is about the best ways to do double needle stitching with twin-needles. Being ...

Since the time I learned about the 7 colors of the rainbow and all the colors in between, I have been fascinated by colors one way or the other. But, how do you find the best combination of dress ...

Note: Did I miss your favourite? If you believe a different textile museum is more prominent for your country, please mention it in the comment section. Life is all about adjustments. You want a ...

This is a very easy-to-sew expandable pocket that opens up to hold more things than it appears to from the front. Though it appears flat from the front, its neat folding technique allows it to expand ...

When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...

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 you are passionate about sewing, you may have a home sewing machine with some extra bells and whistles, other than the basic sewing stitches. You might even have a serger. But as you get more ...