After exploring different possibilities of pleating, I finally started to create my own pleating designs. One of them is a folded star. I am probably going to create a few and use them as part of my Christmas postcards. In this blog post, I’m going to describe how to fold a paper star. Let’s startContinue reading “How to Fold A Star Out Of Paper?”
Author Archives: Anicka Slovackova
What Is The Difference Between Fabric And Material?
Before I started sewing, I could not understand how it is possible to buy cotton satin or even stretch cotton satin. I always thought something like “Satin is a fabric made of silk, which makes it smooth and shiny”. This blog post is for those who struggle with the same issue as I did. IContinue reading “What Is The Difference Between Fabric And Material?”
What Are Pinking Shears And How To Use Them?
Pinking shears are special shears with zig-zag shaped blades. Their purpose is to create decorative seam finishes or hems of non-woven fabric (see the images below). This post will answer these questions: How to cut with pinking shears? There is nothing special about using these shears. If you decide to use these, you just cutContinue reading “What Are Pinking Shears And How To Use Them?”
How To Pleat Fabric? Part 4 – Advanced Permanent Pleats
In my previous blog posts, I describe how to hand pleat fabric at home by applying heat in order to create permanent accordion pleats or permanent knife pleats. This time I am showing how to create a more advanced permanently pleated fabric. For demonstration purposes, I’ll be working with a piece of chiffon fabric thatContinue reading “How To Pleat Fabric? Part 4 – Advanced Permanent Pleats”
How To Prepare Fabric For Sewing?
Once a friend of mine told me: “I have just sewn an amazing wool skirt with a concealed zipper. But after I washed it, the area around the zipper got distorted and it looks awful now. I just don’t understand what happened.” One of the main reasons may be the absence of fabric treatment beforeContinue reading “How To Prepare Fabric For Sewing?”
What Are Gathers And How To Gather Fabric Easily?
There are multiple ways to gather fabric. I have tried all of them and again and again I was either unhappy with the outcome or struggled with broken threads. Nevertheless, after many experiments the “yes, this is it” moment came and it hasn’t failed me since. No wonder that it has quickly become my favouriteContinue reading “What Are Gathers And How To Gather Fabric Easily?”
Book Review: Make Your Own Dress Patterns
Adele P. Margolis, Dover Publications, 2006 “Anyone who can work through the labyrinthian directions for sewing that company the commercial pattern can surely learn the comparatively simple and clear rules for pattern making,” says Adele Margolis, author of the book in question. This book was first published back in 1985 and the 2006 release isContinue reading “Book Review: Make Your Own Dress Patterns”
How To Sew Faster And Easier With These Tools?
When I started sewing, everything took me far too long. Yet, over time I have gained more skills and also collected a few sewing accessories that really simplify my work and make sewing much easier and faster. In this blog post, I will share with you my favourite sewing accessories I use most frequently andContinue reading “How To Sew Faster And Easier With These Tools?”
How To Pleat Fabric? Part 3 – Pleated Fabric Samples
After reading book Paul Jackson’s book on pleating and refining the technique for hand pleating fabric at home with heat, I have decided to try hand pleating at home. I made pleated fabric samples from these fabrics: tulle, chiffon georgette, crystal organza, mirror organza, satin, crêpe satin, micro satin and duchess satin. For each fabricContinue reading “How To Pleat Fabric? Part 3 – Pleated Fabric Samples”