Collar Shapes for Dresses and Blouses

In this article we show you the most important possibilities for collar constructions for dresses and blouses, as well as pattern instructions for …

Well padded – The History of Shoulder Pads

Shoulder pads first appeared in women's fashion in the 1930s, a boom followed in the 1940s, the trend culminated in the 1980s and 1990s. Even today, …

Pattern for Wedding Dress

The bride changes and with her the silhouette. The wedding dress in the change of the time - everything to the topic wedding dress as well as …

The 1×1 of dancewear – The rules at a glance

While we marvel at musicals or dance shows at the eye-catching costumes with numerous applications and accessories, professional tournament dancers …

How To Appliqué

Appliqués on jackets, coats, skirts and elegant evening gowns increase the value of a garment and make it unique. Artful appliqués are an absolute …

Pattern Construction of a 1930s Coat Dress

The coat dress is a dress that resembles a coat. It usually has a collar or even a lapel and can be opened by a front closure. It differs from the …

Pattern Construction for Peter Pan Collar

The Peter Pan Collar is totally trendy right now and definitely an eye-catcher. This round collar shape came up in the 1920s and experienced a …

Sewing on border

Borders and ribbons are an effective decoration that combines two different fabrics. Here we show how to apply a border to a garment.

Slimline Suit

A slim line gives the classic men's suit a modern silhouette. The body-hugging cut can be worn in the office, as a formal wear or in casual-chic.