These are the essential tools used for stitching garments: Fabric-the designer's medium. Scissors-to cut fabric. Tape measure-to measure patterns and fabric. Thread-to stitch fabric. Pins-to pin patterns to fabric, and pin seams together in preparation for stitching. Seam ripper-to remove unwanted stitching. Thread clippers-to snip threads after stitching. Point turner-to get perfect angled corners on collars and cuffs. Buttonhole [...]

  The Importance of Fabric to the Designer The designer is a fabric sculptor. Design students need to become experts in fabric. Choosing a suitable fabric for the design is one of the most important aspects of the design process. Fabric selection and style development act in tandem. If an unsuitable fabric is chosen for [...]

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Having the correct pressing tools helps to achieve quality workmanship. Pressing is important, as you are about to find out. It may take time to acquire your own equipment, but you will soon find you are unable the  live without these tools, as they really do give great support when pressing beautiful fabric. Ironing Board [...]

Patches are a great way t0 get into recycling and reusing fabrics in fresh and inspiring ways. You can make patches to use up your old scraps or remnants of fabric rather than just throwing them away; you can also use them to liven up or repair worn clothing, accessories or furnishings. Parches also make [...]

By: Louise Papas of  lululollylegs.blogspot.com Follow this tutorial to create an easy, lined half-apron for just about anyone, children or adults. This apron . For both options, trim the seams and clip the corners (Pic 4 & 5). Turn right side out and press the bottom seam allowance up inside the pocket (Pic 6). Press [...]

From Craftstylish - cal patch Vintage bed jackets are beautiful but harder and harder to find in thrift stores these days. Why not make your own bed jacket-inspired cardigan out of an old T-shirt? Restyling is so timely right now; you get a new, fun piece to wear, it doesn't cost anything, AND you're putting something [...]

By: Jennifer Weske I have always loved fine home linens, but most guests are afraid to use them, and those who do usually find that they are not very absorbent! Few of us have the time or inclination to launder, press and preserve vintage linens, so most end up in estate sales and antiques stores [...]

By: inda Permann, contributoron CRAFT STYLISH For the basic button, you'll need: Polymer clay (Sculpey and Fimo are both good brands) A clean work surface and parchment paper A rolling pin (don't use the one you use for food; look for a cheapie at a dollar store) Cutting tools (small circular cutters—I used thread spools—and a [...]

Old jeans get transformed to make a hip bum bag. Any size jeans can be used depending on the desired size of the finished bag. Embellishment has unlimited possibilities to mend or to just dress up old denim. Materials:     * One pair of old jeans – clean with holes is fine.     * A [...]