Or, gota-patti? Let me explain. In a nutshell, gota is a surface embellishment, indigenous to the Pakistan and Indian subcontinent. It is very, very old and traditional. At the granular level, “gota” is just metal ribbon, beaten down to it’s thinnest and softest form, (or as one source relayed, it is molten metal applied to… Read More What’s gota??
Hi guys! I have been sewing a bunch of garments — just not for myself. And, here they are in the pages of my favorite magazine, Threads. It’s a joy to sew up something that need not go through a fitting process for one particular person. I was given the pattern, the size, fabric, notions… Read More Things I Sewed for Threads Magazine’s Pattern Review Feature.
These two “tips” should be a “best practice”, in my humble opinion, that is, they are useful tasks for every sewing project. Genius way to use a hairstyling tool in the sewing room. 1. Do you iron your threads before hand sewing? You should, to prevent tangling and knots. Sewing expert Kenneth King suggests using… Read More Sewing Tips #4 and #5: Small Thread Tasks that Matter Bigly.
While there’s much to say about the importance of muslins to gauge the fit of a garment, tiny bodily imperfections are frequently revealed in a try-on of the completed (whether there was a trial muslin or not) or ready-to-wear clothing. = Newly sewn or purchased garments may be trying to tell you that you have… Read More Sewing Tip #3. Finished Garments can hold clues about tiny variances in your body.
I may or may not be writing this sewing tip solely to show off my new linen maxi, made on the bias grain, the fabric being from Sew Much Fabric . The beauty of the fabric and color doesn’t come across in photos, though. It is shown on a dress form, but it does look… Read More Sewing Tip #2; Even Up the Bias Binding.
Image of these low slung pants above is from the WordPress Image Library. 🙂 Best Sewing Practice and Sewing Tip: Is there a difference? In my opinion, there is some daylight between the two terms, although both are meant for the best possible outcome. Best Practices are actions that apply to every project on your… Read More Sewing Tip #1: Pant Pattern Tip
… and no, they are not pajamas. There’s nothing a pair of black, low-heeled pumps and a cross body bag won’t fix — instead of the sorry sandals I have on. Probably a different blouse, too. The outfit looks way better when I am walking around with the long cardigan swishing about. Read on and… Read More Sweater Knit Ensemble
Dear Readers, I really killed it this time. I mean, months without a single post here! I’ve been sewing, albeit in spurts, since October. Well, here I am, and promise to make a sincere effort to write and post consistently. Because I love doing it and I love that you love reading it. On to… Read More Button-down Battle is Brewing
If you like to sew fine clothing, you must know that pressing as you go is a Best Practice. Here, I must emphasize that the use of a press cloth should be ingrained in your sewing process. It is now a habit with me, even for cottons. You may press sturdy cottons directly, but I… Read More Best (Sewing) Practices #4: Use a Press Cloth on Almost Every Fabric
And, hanging beyond the table edge while you are pinning and cutting! True story —- I have actually seen sewers doing this. Doing it with knit fabric, no less. Tsk, indeed. The 20 year old rayon you’re seeing in the header image will never be hung down the side of my table. If you have… Read More Best (Sewing) Pratices #3: Fabric Hanging From Your Cutting Table? Tsk, Tsk.
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