Sewing

You have just completed making a collar for a blouse but you are not quite sure how you are going to attach it. Read on to learn how to attach a crochet collar to a blouse.

Collar patterns are fairly simple to make, once you have a measurement for the neckband. You can make the collar any style you like, but no matter how it’s shaped, the edge of the collar...

If you have an old worn-out shirt with a collar that you really like, you can use the old collar to make a pattern for a new one. This works best for the collar of a button-down shirt or blouse,...

If you’re experienced with sewing, you can fold a shirt to make a quick pattern for a new shirt or a costume. This technique works best for simple shirts and projects where you only need a...

If you’re experienced with sewing clothing, you can use an old, worn-out shirt to make a pattern for a brand new shirt. Since it’s not very practical to remove every seam of an old...

Neck openings are often finished by adding a facing (a piece of fabric that flips to the inside of the garment) or a collar, but you can also finish a costume by simply hemming the neck opening....

To finish the neckline of a t-shirt, you can use a simple band made from knit ribbing. This is a special type of knit fabric that has vertical stretch lines and finished edges. You can find knit...

A collar stand is the section of a collar that falls between the collar crease line and the neckline. After creating the collar and tacking it to the neckline, it is time to sew the top stitch...

The collar of a shirt is its crowning glory. To get a professional look, the collar must be carefully cut, sewn and applied while being pressed each step of the way. Interfacing adds to the...

Jackets are one of the trickier garments to sew. If you have good sewing skills, you can make one without any trouble. The directions that follow are general guidelines for an unlined,...

A Kimono is a traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is worn by both men and women. Kimonos are T-shaped, ankle-length garments; they are worn in layers and can be worn casually, formally or...