I think bias biding tape is one of the best finishing methods ever. Especially for facing. It's quick and easy if you know how to attach it the right way.
Looks like summer has officially begun in all parts of the world. And it means that it's the perfect time to sew many, many summer dresses. Today I'm showing you one of my summer pencil dresses, which is based on a Simplicity pattern.
A nice little back vent (also called slit) adds a special charm and a touch of elegance to any pencil skirt. Moreover, it adds an extra comfort while walking in a tight skirt. The one I'm showing today is a so-called Dior-fold (Dior-Schlitz), named after the designer who introduced it to the world of fashion. How to sew it?
Pleated dresses are gorgeous for a couple of reasons. They reduce or completely replace all the darts. And all those pleats are the real eye hook, especially on solid colored garments. One of my pleated dresses is this Burda Style petite dress.
Gathering fabric is the easiest way to get a nice fluffy skirt. You won't need any patterns, and you can use as much fabric as you've got without worrying that you have less than the pattern requires (a common situation for full circle skirts). How to gather fabric in a proper way?
The memademay is over, but in my case it should be a new hashtag - #junk_food_day_means_a_new_blogpost. Every single week on a day off I get a chance to take pictures of my recent (and not only) dresses, skirts and tops. A few weeks ago I wore this cotton pleated skirt.
When I was writing about the complicated process of choosing the perfect serger, I already revealed my old jersey taboo. But luckily I've completely changed my mind and I do sew jersey now. I think a good cotton or viscose jersey is the perfect fabric for summer clothes. It's stretchy, but still breathable. And it's a fabric that can compliment your figure without any darts or pleats.