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With school (dare I say it) just around the corner, it’s probably that point in the summer when students are looking at their supply list and wondering which tools they…

I’m a skirt fanatic. They’re perfect for any season, whether wearing them in layers for colder months or enjoying lightweight skirts for summer. Gathered skirts are most definitely my favorite…

Are you looking for the perfect finishing touch for your prom outfit? Well, luckily, we have a stylish solution for you! The use of feathers in the fashion industry has…

Making a statement pillow is one of my favorite DIY home decor sewing projects. Not only is it one of the easiest ways to liven up your living space, but…

When sewing for accessibility, it can be overwhelming to figure out what works perfectly for your needs. Each closure and finishing has both its advantages and disadvantages. Read on to…

Also called ‘relief printing’, block printing involves carving a design into a block of material, such as wood, linoleum, or rubber, and using ink on the remaining raised surface to…

Every good wardrobe has a mix of fibers, fabrics, and textures; wool, rib knits, silky charmeuse, denim (just to name a few). There's one that you may not have thought…

There are many different types of sequin fabrics. Some fabrics include overlapped sequins, scattered sequins, big sequins on a mesh backing, stretch sequin fabrics and beaded/sequined combinations. All of these…

Want to add some flair to a plain garment without having to dramatically alter your pattern? An easy and vibrant option would be to add some piping! If you want…

Rather than an inseam pocket, which uses the lines of a garment to hide a pocket within the seam, a welt pocket is cut into and topstitched onto a garment.…