SIMPLE SEWING TOOLS

*SEWING NEEDLE
*FABRIC SCISSORS
* SEWING MACHINE
* SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE
* PINS AND PIN CUSHION
* MEASURING TAPE
* TAILOR'S CHALK
* CUTTING BOARD
* IRON AND IRONING BOARD
*ASSORTED THREAD TO MATCH YOUR FABRIC.


STRAIGHT STITCHES

A straight stitch is the most common stitch in sewing. It is a simple way to connect two pieces of fabric. A very loose straight stitch can be used to gather fabric. The tighter the straight stitch, the more secure the connection of the fabric will be.


Basting /tacking stitch is used to temporarily hold pieces of cloth or fabric together.
basting stitch can be removed after the permanent stitches has been completed.

To Sew a basting stitch use about half inch stitch with equal length of spaces in between.

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RUNNING STITCHES

A running stitch is done in the same way as the basting stitch but with smaller stitches. It is used for joining seams by hand, gathering and for tucks. It can also be used to mend a stitch that has come apart. You can have a locking stitch at the beginning and at the end.



RUNNING STITCHES Un point
courant est effectué dans la même
manière que le point de faufilage
mais avec petits points. Il est
utilisé pour joindre coutures à la
main, pour la collecte et plissés. Il
peut également être utilisé pour
réparer un point qui est venu à
part. Vous pouvez ont un point de
blocage au début et à la fin.

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Fashion Dictionary

Our new word today is
Velcro

What is Velcro fastening?

Velcro is a material used to fasten clothes, consisting of two pieces of material which stick to each other when you press them together.

It consist of opposing pieces of fabric, one piece with a dense arrangement of tiny nylon hooks and the other with a dense nylon pile, that interlock when pressed together. You must have seen this used as a closure on garments, luggage, shoe etc , in place of buttons, zippers, and the like.

#Jumpsuit tutorial
This is a free hand cutting method otherwise called bespoke fashion. Since I was unable to take pictures of the real garment I will illustrate with an origami

#Steps
Back bodice
1 . Fold fabric into 2 and measure length of the upper part 17"(it is below the navel)
2. Measure shoulder length and mark (mine is 16"(divided into two)
3. Measure and mark neckline width 3"and depth 1"
4. . Measure and mark armhole depth (mine is 7")
5. Measure and mark bust (mine is 38÷4=9.5+0.5seam allowance =10)
6. . Measure and mark waist line (mine is 32"÷4=8+0.5seam allowance =9.5"
7. Cut out your bodice
Front Bodice
Same as back except neck depth of 3"
Measure and mark the shirt collars. (if you are making a collar for the first time, you can measure round your neck to get the right Measurement. You should also measure round the sewn bodice so that you do not run into trouble)
Then Cut
Trouser part
1. Length of trouser (mine is 35 "+0.5seam allowance)
2. Waist (same as above)
3. I measured in between leg and lap while seated (if it was not measured like when seated, you will not feel comfortable because the lap will be tight and in between your legs be tight as well)
4. Measure and mark your ankle circumference and cut
After sewing, put the piece together and join. Use overlock(serger) to sew the inside for a professional look.
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Today's new word is
Bubble skirt

A bubble skirt is a type of short skirt with a balloon style effect at the hemline.

The skirt is designed to swell out on the bottom and sides, while being tightly fitted at the waistline.. It usually reaches mid thigh, but are sometimes shorter. The hem of the skirt is folded back on itself to create a 'Bubble' effect at the hemline.

It is sometimes referred to as a tulip skirt.

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Today's new word is

Boat Neck

Boatneck is a wide neckline that is open from shoulder to shoulder. It is usually cut the same way in the front and back.
A boat neck ,is also called a
bateau neck or Sabrina neckline.
Boat neck is flattering on virtually everyone!
Put it on a dress and add jewelry -especially on cocktail dresses or evening wear and look elegant for the night.

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Today's new word is

Boat Neck

Boatneck is a wide neckline that is open from shoulder to shoulder. It is usually cut the same way in the front and back.
A boat neck ,is also called a
bateau neck or Sabrina neckline.
Boat neck is flattering on virtually everyone!
Put it on a dress and add jewelry -especially on cocktail dresses or evening wear and look elegant for the night.

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Today's new word is Petal sleeve

A Petal sleeve also known as lapped sleeve or Tulip sleeve.

This sleeve is joined at the top two edges overlapping each other There are no underarm seam for this sleeve. . The layered panels that form this sleeve makes it look like petals; they are usually short or skimpy sleeves

The petal sleeve is used in children's wear, sportswear and evening wear. .

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What does a Costume Designer do?

Costume design is the fabrication of clothing for the overall appearance of a character or performer.
Costume design is a tool to express an art form, such as a play or film script, dance piece, or opera .. It may be for but not limited to a theater, cinema , or musical performance.

So a costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc..

Is there money in costume designing?
Wait until you read this

So many schools are looking for where to get Costumes for their students cultural day dance¦for their drama group, for colour day , for choreography etc.

Because there are few people who are into the production of these it is very expensive. Whether for outright sale or renting. All you have to do is visit the schools in your neighborhood and discuss with them..
You can work with the group that train students for dance. Some schools outsource these training to organizations..

Source for materials needed for these and rent or sell them together.

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The new word for today is color blocking

Color blocking is a popular design trend that involves mixing solid colors or the wearing of multiple articles of solid-colored clothing in a single outfit in order to create a fashion statement.

If you love bright colors, it’s easy to incorporate colour blocking blocking into your own wardrobe


it is easy to create fashion illusions with color blocking as it accentuate body shapes, making people look taller and thinner.

Color blocking opens the door to fun and unusual color combinations.

Try pairing your favorite blue shirt with a bright fuschia jacket, or Pair a green jacket with a red handbag.

The idea is really simple. Take one vibrant color and pair it with an equally vibrant, yet different color. You can do this with tops and skirts or dresses and leggings,, a handbag or shoes.

If you don't wish to have two or three solid colors on at the same time, you can go for a more subdued color block by using a neutral color like white, black, or grey with a bold color to let the color pop without overdoing it.

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The new word for today is

Bias Binding

Bias binding is a strip of fabric cut on bias used to bind or cover edges. It is also called bias tape,

Because it is cut on bias it makes the fabric stretchier as well as more fluid and more drapeable compared to a strip that is cut on the grain
Being stretchy allows the fabric to be used to give a neat edge around curves.
If you have used fabric cut on the grain to pipe a neck line or armhole you will discover that the piping does not run smoothly rather you will see some places will be squeezing no matter how much you try or the number of times you have to loose and re-sew .
You can prevent this from happening by cutting your binding fabric on bias.

Sewing bias binding onto the edges of fabric is a way to cover the raw edges and add interest to a garment, blanket, or other item. You can sew bias binding with a single fold so that all of the binding appears on one side of the fabric’s edge, or you can sew bias binding so that half of the bias binding appears on each side of the fabric’s edge.

Sewing machine guide

Sewing #leather

Can a regular sewing machine sew leather? Answer Yes. With the right sewing needle, right sewing foot, right thread and right tension you can sew your leather on a regular sewing machine. A regular sewing machine will not sew some leather especially when it becomes thick. Regular sewing machine will not sew some corners perfectly..
Why Is a Leather Sewing Machine Needed?
The one real problem that there is with leather crafting is that you can’t make any mistakes. All it takes is one stitch in the wrong spot and you’ve got a worthless material sitting in front of you. The reason is that when you sew on leather you create a permanent hole in the product! To prevent this from happening experience and the right type of machine is required for you to sew Like a Pro especially if you intend to go commercial. Keep a date with us as we look at some of the things you need to look out for when shopping for your leather machine. ���

Measurement guide for those into ready to wear
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Today's new word is
Abaya

Abaya is a loose-fitting full-length outer garment worn by some Muslim women..
It may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head or a long kaftan . The abaya covers the whole body except the head, feet, and hands.

Modern styles are usually caftans , cut from light, flowing fabrics like crepe , georgette, and chiffon.

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Today's new word

Pinking Shears

Pinking shears are scissors,that have a sawtooth that fit together and creates a zigzag pattern instead of a straight edge on fabric.

It can be used for decorative cuts.
When a zigzag pattern is created at the edge of a fabric, fraying is prevented. (thread will stop coming out of the fabric)

So when you don't want to hem or bind a seam allowance, but you are worried about fraying, pinking shears come to the rescue. It is also useful when you don't have a Serger for your inner seam.

Get one for yourself if you have not done that already.

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Today's new word is

Seam Ripper

A seam ripper is a small sewing tool used for cutting and removing
stitches.
It consists of a handle, shaft and head. The head is usually forked
with a cutting surface situated at the base of the fork. One side of the fork has a sharp point that allows easier insertion in tight stitching. The blade rips through the thread and once the seam has been undone in this way the loose ends can be removed and the seam resewn.
The seam ripper is a must-have in every Tailor's toolbox,
Next time you have to rip a seam use the right tool. Not scissors, not blade and don't pull apart. I have seen people doing that.
Get your ripper today

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Today's new word is

Bustier

A bustier is a piece of clothing for women that fits close to the top part of the body and does not cover the shoulders or arms. It is similar to a corset that is, like a combination of waist cinch and brassiere. It ends at the waist or extends to the hips.

It can be worn under a see-through top to push up the bust and shape the waist.

Corsets and bustiers are often confused. What’s different between the two? In simplest terms, a corset "cinches" your waist, while a bustier "boosts" your breasts.

Bustiers can look very hot with high waisted pants or jeans.

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Today's new word is

Placket

A placket is a slit or opening in a garment that allows room for the garment to be put on. Plackets are most commonly found at the neck, the wrist, the top of a skirt, or the front of trousers. They can be finished with a hem or overlapping pieces that allow the placket to be hidden. Closures such as buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, or Velcro™ are often incorporated into a placket.

Modern plackets often contain fabric facings or attached bands to surround and reinforce fasteners such as buttons , snaps, or zippers construction. This is done to give support and strength to the placket fabric because the placket and the fasteners on it are often subjected to stress when the garment is worn.

What is a raised placket?

It is a visible placket, also known as American placket. Found most often on everyday dress shirts and casual shirts, the shirt fabric is folded back over the front and stitched to create a visible strip of raised fabric (sometimes an extra strip of fabric is attached instead of just folding.

A button-front shirt without a separate pieced placket is called a "French placket. The fabric is simply folded over and the buttonhole stitching secures the two layers (or three layers if there is an interlining)

If the buttons are concealed by a separate flange or flap of the shirt fabric running the length of the placket, it is called a "fly front."

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How to apply stones to Ankara dress

Applying stones to your garment is very simple. Why do I say so? This is because after you have done the main job of sewing, stoning is just an embellishments. It is like the garnishing in your food that makes it appealing. Like the icing on your cake. Now you know how stoning can make your work look
They can make all the difference to your outfit.
Stones comes in different sizes and colors. Some are iron on to clothes(hot fix) while some are glued.

How to apply the iron on stone?

Arrange the stones according to the desired shape you want. The press a hot iron on the stone leaving it for some minutes. The reason for this is that the stones have glue under it. The hotness of the iron will melt the glue allowing it to stick to the garment.
To check if the stones are glued in place raise garment up. If any stone falls you can glue that in place using your iron.
When you are sure you have completed a particular design, move to the next.

For the stones without glue under it. You can use glue gun to apply the stones one after the other. Applying as desired.

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Today's new word is

Vent
A vent is a vertical slit or opening in the back seam of a jacket or a skirt , generally for flexibility, to give a little bit of extra mobility, the ability to move freely.

Today there are three styles of vent: the single-vented style (with one vent, either directly at the center or roughly 3 cm to the right); the ventless style; and the double-vented style (one vent on each side). Vents are convenient, particularly when using a pocket or sitting down, to improve the hang of the jacket.

Ventless jackets are associated with Italian tailoring, while the double-vented style is typically British. For instance, dinner jackets traditionally take no vents.)
On skirts, vents are particularly associated with
pencil skirts where they may be necessary for free movement, but they may also be added for reasons of style, as they have the effect of exposing more of the legs. The most common style is a single vent of a suitable length at the back of the skirt, but they may be located anywhere.

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Today's new word is

Patch work

Patchwork is a form of needlework that involves sewing together small pieces of fabric t into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeating patterns built up with different fabric shapes (which can be different colors). These shapes are carefully measured and cut, making them easy to piece together.

Patchwork is often used to make quilts , but bags, wall-hangings, warmjackets, cushion covers,skirts, waistcoats and other items of clothing .

Patchwork and quilting are often mentioned in the same breath, as they are often combined in the same project, but they are two very different techniques.
Patchwork is the art of sewing together pieces of fabric to form a pattern or block. When enough blocks have been made, they can be sewn together to form a quilt top.
Quilting is the sewing together of the three layers that make up a quilt - the top, the central wadding, and the backing.

The beauty of patchwork is that you can use up odds and ends of fabric, recycle your old clothes and create something beautiful and unique in the process.

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The new word for today is:

Piping

Have you ever been told to pipe the neckline or sleeve and you wonder. "What is Pipe?"
Piping is a type of trim or embellishment made up of a strip of folded fabric so as to form a "pipe" inserted into a seam to define the edges of a garment or other textile object.
It can be made from either the same fabric as the object to be piped or with a contrasting fabric, Sometimes it can also be made with a thin cord covered in fabric.
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Today's new word is

Blind stitches

A blind stitch in sewing is a method of joining two pieces of fabric so that the stitch thread is invisible, or nearly invisible. The stitch is made so as to be invisible on the right side and often nearly invisible on the wrong side

A sewing machine can also create a blind hem. In this case, a special presser foot( Blind stitch foot) is needed. A zigzag stitch technique may be used with a sewing machine to create a blind stitch. You can still create this invisible hem line with some practice and your standard presser foot

The blind-hem stitch is primarily used for hemming curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.      The blind hem stitch is one of those finishes that you see in many professionally made garments and draperies. When sewing a blind stitch, use a matching colored thread.

Blind hem stitching made on sewing machine is perfect for hemming garments from woolen or some other thick fabrics. In this case the hem stitches are barely noticeable on face side of clothes.
Why not try it for a professional finishing instead of a regular hemming.

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