Skirt

Turn the skirt inside out. Pin the pleats of the skirt to the waistband so the skirt and the waistband are the same length. Try to follow the location of the original pleats, but make them deeper to account for the excess fabric. Stitch the skirt and waistband together. How do you fix a skirt […]

There are four dimensions for each Gusseted bag. The first measurement is the width across the opening of the bag. The second measurement is the Depth measured by fully extending the gusset. The third measurement is the length which runs from the bag opening to the base of the bag. How is side gusset measured? […]

Your best bet is the dry cleaners if you’ve spilled on your skirt. Not only can they remove the spill, but they can also restore your pleats, so you don’t have to waste time ironing. Just remember to remove your pleated skirt from the dry cleaner’s bag and hang it on a proper hanger. How […]

The French seems to have invented many sewing techniques and tools!) The purpose of French tacks is to hold two layers of fabric loosely together, usually at the hem of a skirt and skirt lining. Hand Crochet Chain Stitch. Blanket Stitch. Tear-away Machine Stitch. Overlocked Stitch. What are the 2 attaching methods of linings to […]

AVOID HIGH HEAT. Rub a bar of soap on the inside of your pants, along the line of the pleat or crease. Turn your pants right side-out and iron them on the ironing board. Dampen a clean cloth with white vinegar. Rub this cloth on the pleat or crease of your pants, then iron them […]

Gussets are most frequently used during alterations. They’re ideal for gentlemen who want to have tailored garments made a little bit bigger. Gussets are often added to shirts, trousers or jackets in order to accommodate a few extra inches belonging to the wearer! Can you add a gusset to pants? A gusset is diamond-shaped piece […]

Open gusset: Finally, you may see tights with what is known as an open gusset. This means that there is a hole instead of a fabric patch. These are the most breathable tights of all, because they allow air to circulate freely. Why are gussets open at one end? After all, we see ready to […]

Fabric for Pencil Skirts: We suggest medium weight woven fabrics (they can have some stretch). Some examples are crepe, medium-weight cottons such as twill, linen, cotton/linen blends, denim or even suiting fabrics. Consider when you plan on wearing your skirt while you choose your fabric. What type of fabric is best for skirts? Materials such […]

Unzip the skirt and flip the zipper tape and seam outwards so they lie flat. Lay the waistband facing on top of the waistband with right sides together. The short edge of the waistband facing should be in line with the side of the waistband and zipper tape. How do you make a skirt waist […]

Soak your material in 120–140 °F (49–60 °C) degree water. You can either run your fabric through the hot cycle on your washing machine or you can heat water in a pot on your stovetop and then soak the material. Either method will help relax the spandex fibers and help it stretch more easily. How […]

While machine sewing a hem is fast and easy, hand sewing can give you a nearly invisible finish. Below are five different options for hand stitching your hems. Is it better to hem by hand or machine? A straight lockstitch, the most common mechanical stitch, can only be achieved on a machine, for example. While […]

5 Tips for Wearing Long Skirts as a Short Girl Stick with solids, small prints, or vertical prints. Find skirts with a split or asymmetrical hem. Style skirts with a nude or minimal heel. Accentuate your waist. Be mindful of hemlines that should stop mid-calf. What length skirts should short girls wear? The best length […]

Dart manipulation is the art of taking the existing darts in a sewing pattern, and manipulating them around the pattern to achieve something else. It’s a common technique used in pattern making. What is dart manipulation example? Another example of dart manipulation is the princess seam. The princess seam is a sleeker version of a […]

You can put the tulle in the bathroom and run a hot shower, wave a steam machine nozzle over the wrinkles, put the tulle in a cool dryer, or use steam from an iron to get the wrinkles out. Always use the lowest heat setting and never apply heat directly to the tulle. What happens […]

Darts should point toward the fullest part of the bust, ending ½ to 1 ½ inches (1 to 4 cm) from its tip. This depends on the garment style, your figure and personal preference. The Personal Measurement Chart (line 6) can help you deter- mine the position of your bust point on the pattern. How […]

They are used frequently in all sorts of clothing to tailor the garment to the wearer’s shape, or to make an innovative shape in the garment. Fabric may be thought of as flat, and a dart has the effect of removing a wedge shaped piece and pulling the edges of that wedge together to create […]

It’s surprisingly easy to make a basic pleated skirt. You don’t need a pattern – you just need some measurements. And the great thing is, you’ll just be cutting your fabric in rectangles, so there’s nothing complicated about it! Are pleats hard to sew? Heavyweight fabric is often tricky to pleat as it becomes too […]

How is Dart Point Length Measured? Dart point length is measured from end to end and includes the overall length, not just the part that is exposed when the dart is screwed into the barrel. On a standard 33 mm dart point, around 5 mm of this will be screwed into the barrel leaving 28 […]

The point of a dart should point to your bust apex. This is the centre of the fullest part of your bust. A general rule of thumb is that the point should end about 1″ away from the bust apex for someone with a smaller bust and up to 2 and a half inches away […]

cotton. Lightweight 100%cotton is the best (in my opinion), but some types of silk and wool fabric work as well. Also, choose the proper length of the skirt. Box pleated skirts look good usually if they are longer than the upper part of your body (from the waist up), the usual length is a knee-length […]