If you have never tried installing an invisible zipper in a garment, you might be just a wee bit intimidated. But honestly, I think they are easier to put in than regular zippers, and they definitely elevate the “ready to wear” (RTW) look of your garments. Invisible zips are best for garments made of light to medium-weight fabric,…
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Tutorial: How to Make Bias Binding
I love the look of binding, and it is definitely not just for quilts (cuz we all know I don’t quilt!). Making your own binding using cute prints is a snap to do, and the look of homemade binding always trumps both the look and the feel of the purchased product. The method I am…
Tutorial: How to Draft a 1-Piece Collar
A 1-piece collar, you say? Why in the world would I want to make/use one of those crazy-looking things? The first few shirts I made for my husband I did not use a I-piece collar pattern. What was the point, after all? Well, in time, I realized that eliminating the seam on the front edge…