A proper fitting dress shirt should not have volumes of fabric pouring over the waist of your dress pants. Of course, it should also not be pressed against your body skin tight like a muscle tee. If the shirt is too small, wrinkles will start to form around the buttonholes as the press...
The shirttails are long enough to cover the crotch (or extend beyond it). When tucked in, any excess fabric has to be shoved between the legs to prevent bunching up. But compared to other “oversized” things – this one isn't a severe problem. A tailor will be able to shorten this ...
Here, five ways you can cut a T-shirt, from a V-neck to a cropped style. All you need is a pair of scissors, a crafty mindset, and maybe a steady hand.
As a general rule, hourglass shapes look fantastic in dresses. A wrap style in a knee-length or midi length is a very good shape for you. A wrap dress has a flattering v-neck as well as coming in at the waist and then flaring out over your hips. Choose a style with a tie or a...
Cal focuses on which measurements you need to take in order to draft a pattern that can be used to create a shirt, tunic, or dress simply by adjusting the length. Once your pattern is drafted, you’ll be ready to start sewing in the next episode!What you
A Note About Suit Sleeves And Watches Regardless of how your suit sleeves look with your dress shirt, there is still the question of how to bring a watch into the mix, especially if you rock wrist bling that is larger than life. If you wear a watch, especially a larger-faced watch, ...
How to dress for your pear body shape? Women with pear shaped bodies tend to store their weight on their thighs and their legs may be heavy. Often they have a very well proportioned upper body which is why you will see that much of the emphasis in dressing for your pear body shape is...
Bring the wide end up under the V-shaped loop. This should form a loose loop around the narrow end of the tie. Bring the wide end down through the loop. This forms the classic four-in-hand knot. Lower your collar and slide the knot up to shorten your tie. Like Don Draper, your ...
If you added a couple of inches, you may need to shorten it.So, try it on, make sure you like the length, and then hem it.And now you have two different garments you can make using one pattern!Dress With a Waist SeamNext is a hack for a dress that does have a waist seam. I...
undershirts that are a little longer so they stay tucked in and a little more fitted so they don't bunch up. V-necks that sit below your collar button. So if you're wearing a dress shirt and the top button is unbuttoned, you don't see the T-shirt underneath peeking out. Little ...