Advanced sewing techniques

In the previous post on Hong Kong seam finish (Part 1), we talked about the basic of making a Hong Kong seam finish, and now we are going to something more advanced: how do you finish a princess seam allowance using the Kong Kong finish technique? Because of the curves involved, typically a princess seam is […]

Advanced pleating -tutorial. Includes more particular pleating techniques and a pincushion sewing project to practice on pleating. #pleats #patterndrafting

Delicate fabric and lace, a simple pattern, and fine sewing add up to a couture cami. Christian Dior designer Alexandra Armillas teaches you how to make one of your own.

Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.

Watch this video demonstration for how to set up your sewing machine for fagoting, a sewing method that features fancy stitches in open seams.

We have finally reached the construction stage, now the fun begins! So, what is an interfacing and how do we use it here? Simply put, its an additional layer fused or sewn directly to the wrong side of a garment to add strength and support to a section of fabric. Without interfacing, a

Today’s topic is somewhat of an advanced one, but it’s not necessarily hard to understand. It’s about how to measure your hips. Most of the pattern instructions I’ve seen, including American sewing patterns such as the “Big 4″ and European sewing patterns such as Burda and Patrones, tell you to simply measure the widest part of your […]