Example of Princess seam [Source: Erica Bunker] |
LEARN TO DRAFT THE PRINCESS SEAM | DETAILED TUTORIAL
HOW TO: MAKE A SIMPLE MERMAID DRESS
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Hi sewistas and fashionistas,
I bring to you this beautiful mermaid dress that I made.
Hi sewistas and fashionistas,
I bring to you this beautiful mermaid dress that I made.
DARTS IN SEWING.
I don't really like sewing darts because I get tired especially when I am adding lining to a fabric. But I have come to discover that they are very necessary if you want fit on your dresses.
A dart is a folded wedge or tuck, made by folding a part of the fabric inwards and stitching it. They are mostly found in women's clothing and are used to give fitting to a dress or garment which is their functional purpose. They can also help to bring out a design in a garment.
The main parts in dart are the top, center and or bottom. The wideness of the center determines the fit of the dress. There are different types of darts used in dress making such as;
A dart is a folded wedge or tuck, made by folding a part of the fabric inwards and stitching it. They are mostly found in women's clothing and are used to give fitting to a dress or garment which is their functional purpose. They can also help to bring out a design in a garment.
The main parts in dart are the top, center and or bottom. The wideness of the center determines the fit of the dress. There are different types of darts used in dress making such as;
HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS FOR DRESS MAKING.
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In this post, I talk about how to take measurements if you have a garment to make with respect to gowns, blouses and skirts.
THE ART OF DRESS MAKING - A BODICE
Constructing a bodice by freehand |
SEWING TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS
If you are new in the sewing and dress making game, then this is for you. There are some basic tools and equipment you will need in order to make the process of dress making easy and so you don't encounter any hassles.
- Thread
- Needle
- Sewing Machine
- Bobbin
- Bobbin case
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