Custom-made bed fashions such as comforters, comforter covers, pillow shams and dust ruffles can be ruffled or tailored to suit the decor. Chintzes, polished cottons and sateens are good choices for most bed coverings. Sheets are another practical fabric choice; their width makes seaming unnecessary on comforters and covers. Permanent press fabrics with soil-resistant finishes [...]

  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 [...]

In a sandwiched seam, three layers of fabric are stitched together to make the seam. This seam is often used to stitch a yoke in a shirt, skirt, or blouse. It is a popular style line, especially in men's shirts. However, this does not exclude its use for women's wear. Observe the back yoke of [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

By: Kim Kotary for Red Heart Yarn Materials:  RED HEART® “Eco-Ways®” 3 skeins each, 1615 Lichen A, 3314 Chamois B, 3523 Asparagus C and 3360 Mushroom D.  Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: Rounds 1-3 = 4" in diameter. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. [...]

By: Red Heart Design Team Scarf measures 4" x 46", or desired length. Materials:  RED HEART® “Spark-a-Doodle™”: 1 Ball each 9901 Reddy A and 9001 White Cloud B.  Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9].  Yarn needle. GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. Special Abbreviation KFB = K into front and back [...]

By: Mary Jane Protus for Red Heart Yarn Runner measures 57" long x 14" wide. Materials:  RED HEART® “Holiday”: 2 skeins 1360 Aran with Gold.  Crochet Hook: 5.5mm US [I-9].  Yarn needle. Gauge: Snowflake measures 5½” x 5½” measured point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the [...]