The Basics Home decorator sewing requires the same basic equipment as dressmaker sewing, with the addition of tools for measuring windows and furniture. Using the proper equipment makes the work easier and the results more satisfying. 1) Needle threader eases threading of hand and machine needles. 2) Pins with plastic or glass heads are easier [...]

1. Measure directly up from the dart point the amount you wish to lengthen the dart. Mark the new dart point. 2. Draw new dart legs starting at the ends of the original darts and ending at the raised dart point The broken lines in diagram shown represent the original darts; the solid lines, the [...]

SLEEVE In freehandcutting just about everything is cut on the fold the dressmaker will fold the fabric and mark and cut, that way is easy and faster. The sleeve and other instruction given is for freehand cutting purposes only. This sleeve style and other styles is basic. For instruction on how to make puff sleeve, [...]