Couture for Women

When you buy fabric, clothing, or furnishings that are supposed to be real silk, you pay a premium for the expensive fiber. It's helpful to have some handy tests to verify that it is real. Silk...

Brahmin Leather Works was founded in 1982 and continues their quality traditions to this day. The company is headquartered in Fairhaven, MA. A Brahmin handbag has a strong commitment to...

Open necklines are generally more attractive on women than the crew-type usually found on t-shirts. Reshaping a t-shirt neckline by lowering it is not difficult or time consuming for those who...

Chiffon is one of the most difficult materials to work with, and requires special handling. This article will provide step-by-step instructions and an added bonus at the end!

Ladies, are you tired of flashing your breasts at co-workers? Are you embarrassed if you wear a shirt that buttons up the front and the gap between the buttons shows your bra? Do you hate it when...

Would you like to learn how to make a beautiful lapped seam? Learning to sew more advanced seams can be challenging to begin with, but there is nothing to it but to do it! Most of the seams I will...

Creating clothing designs and patterns is a process that allows you to consider the relationship of the fabric to the body. Follow a few tips to learn how to begin draping and designing your own...

Designing your own fashions does not have to be a scary process. You may not be smack in the middle of this year's great fashion trend, but you'll have a look that is entirely yours. An easy...

A lined dress is more durable and can last longer than an unlined one. Additionally, a sleeveless dress can be lined so that it can absorb sweat during hot summer days. Natural fabrics, like...

Fashion portfolios should include up to 12 different looks, complete with fabric swatches, concept designs and any other details that add to the description of the design. Maintain an ongoing...

In an effort to reduce waste Japan's Environmental Minister, Ms. Yuriko Koike created "Mottainai Furoshiki". What is Furoshiki? It is a wrapping cloth, which can be used to make clothing, such...

Designing clothing is a great way to make clothes that fit and flatter your figure. If you do not like the current trends, clothing design offers you a chance to create innovative clothes suited...

Many women in India and around the globe wear a Sari. The contemporary Sari is made of three pieces. One of the pieces is the pallu, which is the end piece that drapes over the shoulders. The...

Designing your own dresses can be a fun and rewarding project. While sketching a dress can be fairly easy, the more challenging part is translating those designs into real fabric. If you’re...

Creating your own purse is a good way to express your own personal style. This purse is so simple that you can make one for every day of the week. It is also reversible so you can design it with...

Whether you sew fine clothes because you enjoy sewing or because you enjoy saving money (or both), homemade clothes don’t have to look homemade. Here are some tips for sewing fine clothes...

Fashion schools are great if you can afford them. These schools all offer financial aid that will help you out. However, if attending school is not possible you can learn at home. There are all...

In the 1950’s girls wore ball gowns that were made of chiffon and gossamer and lace and were crafted in pretty pastels. In the 1960’s women wore Pucci prints, stripes, dots and other mod prints...

If you select high quality clothing, it will last longer and end up costing you less money in the long run. Plus, you'll feel good wearing it. Here's how to choose high quality women's clothing.

What to do when you’re not a standard size, but want a beautifully fitted dress anyway.

Wanting a unique dress that's custom-fit for you can be an expensive endeavor that only celebrities and the very rich seem able to indulge. However, many women want special dresses made perfectly...