That’s not to say that it’s an easy process bringing your brand to fruition but with a solid plan and handy tools to help get you started, getting your label off to the right start is a lot simpler than you might think. Starting a fashion line can be quite difficult especially if...
If you work off a spool of thread when basting (using long stitches to temporarily hold fabric layers or seams in place until the final sewing is completed…at which time the basting stitches will be removed), you won’t have to stop to rethread your needle. This may be one of those ...
Step 3: Sew Flounce to Skirt: How to Successfully Sew a “V” or Point Now sew the flounce in the same order you pinned it: start at the side seams, sew across the back & sew one side of the front to the center point. Remember, you are no longer using a basting stitch. When y...
to harsh chemicals that will eventually take its toll on the fabric. Some cleaners will also not exercise sufficient care during the process and may damage the internal canvassing (this is not a problem for pants which do not contain canvassing). So steer clear and only clean your suit ...
Attention to Detail: The details such as the drape, creases, pockets, and seams influence how the trousers interact with the rest of the attire. Well-executed details mean a more polished and tailored look. Material Integrity: Trousers made from quality materials hold their shape better and cont...
This means that your pants need to fit too, especially since you’ll probably be tucking in your shirt. How to tell if it doesn’t fit:Don’t go with your gut (pun intended). Trying to hide this area by going oversized will make everything appear larger. The opposite would be going...
you’re going to discover that a button has popped off, or a seam has ripped on a shirt or pair of pants that you just do not want to part with, or some other comparative situation that makes you wish you could just fix it quickly. You can fix these items with a simple repair kit...
We just cut a little hole in the seams, and I just did it with a pen, ripped a hole in my Thuggie, and I could get to my short pocket. I’m like, “Oh man, we should just make hidden pockets, why haven’t we done this?” You wouldn’t have gotten that feedback from a ...
Cut across both these lines to get a looped section of denim. Slice down one or both seams to get either one or two rags. To make pot holders, fold the rags to double- or triple-up the material, then stitch them shut. 3 Make a heating pad. This easy project is a must for ...
although a quite durable fabric, has a tendency to wear and tear. The pockets of jeans are especially susceptible to wearing out because of continual use. Force is exerted on the seams by items being both pushed into and