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 [...]

A huge number of women are walking around wearing the wrong size bra and have been doing so for years, an astonishing thought when you think about it, how can you really be that out of tune with our own bodies? Getting measured is easy enough but many women choose not to as the thought [...]

Variations of this type of yoke are understandably popular. They are a great way to emphasize a slim midriff and small waist while retaining the shaping of the upper bodice.  1. On a bulging-block bodice, draw the yoke style line* and notch it (Fig. 73a).  2. Cut away the yoke. Open the remaining dart control [...]

  The Skirt Yoke  1. Trace the skirt-front sloper. Cut out the tracing and the dart. Z. Draw the style line of the yoke and notch it. Extend the waist¬line dart to the yoke style line (Fig. 72a).  3.. Cut the yoke away from the lower skirt. Close the extended dart (Fig. 72b). Note that [...]

Designed by Lorna Miser. Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large are in parentheses. Finished Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”. Finished Length: 23 (23¾, 24½, 25¼, 26)”. Using a fashion forward color turns this basic v-neck knit vest into the perfect wardrobe piece. This is a [...]

The yoke is a wonderful design device. Its seaming may conceal the dart control (Fig. 70a). Where there is no control it may simply divide a bodice or skirt into interesting areas (Fig. 70b). Often, it provides a smooth, trim area in contrast to fullness in an adjoining area (Fig.' 70c). It is a common [...]

Trimmed place mats have banding stitched to one side. Purchase finished trim or cut trim from fabric. Cutting Directions Cut the place mat 1" (2.5 cm) larger than desired finished size (page 104). Press W' (1.3 cm) seam allowance to right side of place mat on all edges. Cut trimming long enough to go around [...]

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 [...]

New born baby booties- With tie fastening Pattern by Marina Walden-Walnut Baby Materials Pattons baby wool 2 ply ( or other suitable 2 ply) 1.75 mm hook Tension 8 DC x 3 rows = 2cm Stitches & Abbreviations Adjustable ring tutorial  This pattern uses US stitch notationBeg    Beginning Cont    Continue SL    Slip Stitch ST    Stitch CH    Chain [...]