What was a Ruana then? Are you asking yourself, what is a Ruana? Well, that is a great question. The official answer is this. While the true origin of the Ruana varies, it seems to date way back to the early 1800s. The Muisca, the indigenous people of the Columbian Andes, wore them. Back then, […]
There are so many different types of pleats that add, not only to the functionality of a garment but also to the style, interest, and decorative look. The Kick Pleat is functional. It is usually placed on the back of a straight dress or skirt. It flares while you walk and allows your legs to […]
First, let me say that I love this silhouette. The circle skirt is one of my favorite silhouettes because it is flattering on any figure. It’s comfortable and it’s versatile. Meaning, it can be a mini skirt. It can be knee length or calf length. And if it’s floor length and a double-circle skirt, then […]
Using a Bodice Sloper is an easy way to help you design beautiful tops, blouses, and dresses. Creating garments from a commercial pattern or a sloper varies in many ways. Most commercial patterns are based on universal measurements. Our bodies are all different from one another, so sometimes we may need to do a lot […]
The Pant Sloper Welcome back! This is the fourth part of my Sloper tutorial which focuses on the Pant Sloper. It is a unique way of showing you how to draft the Pant Sloper quickly and easily. As you know, a sloper, which is also called a block, is created with your own measurements or […]
Creating garments from a commercial pattern or a sloper varies in many ways. Most commercial patterns are based on universal measurements. Our bodies are all different from one another, so sometimes we may need to do a lot of adjustments in order to make a commercial pattern fit. A sloper, which is also called a […]
This beautiful DIY dress is sewn without a pattern. It is very easy to do. All you need is your measurements and you will have a beautiful Spring Dress in no time at all.
Here is how I did it. The first step is to decide on the fabric and the print that you will be working with. In this case, I chose to use pinstriped silk. Silk is sometimes difficult to work with. So, please check out my video series “Sewing With Silk” for tips and techniques to […]
I love fine fabrics such as Silk, Satin and Linen. They are beautiful, luxurious and of course, expensive. That is why taking care of your fine fabric from the beginning of your sewing project to the end is absolutely crucial. Let me give you several tips and techniques of how you can manage working with […]
Learning How to Sew Can be Fun and Exciting! Sewing lets your child be as creative as they want. While beginners can have lots of fun learning, they can find it unfamiliar, awkward and sometimes intimidating. Thankfully children are like little sponges. They are very inquisitive and they learn quickly. While this is true, we […]
Spring has sprung…and it has brought with it beautiful, trendy wide legged pants. Hello everyone! I am really loving what I am seeing on the runway for the Spring and Summer 2021 season. I have always loved wearing a nice pair of wide legged pants because of the comfortable fit. Even though this style of […]
I recently relocated from New York to Florida. Believe me, this move was planned years ago – way before COVID-19. When the time came, I was super excited to leave the cold weather behind. But. little did I know, I was in for a huge shock. I was completely unaware of how weather change can […]
