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Taking Measurements

Instructions for taking exact measurements for women's wear and an overview of all important measurements for pattern construction.

Sewing Dirndl apron

A dirndl always comes with an apron. The Dirndl apron is an essential part of the Dirndl dress. In this article you will find everything you need to …

The men’s jacket through the ages

For a long time, the jacket was considered the basic outerwear in men's fashion. Today, it is increasingly being supplanted by casual sportswear and …

10 Machine Seams

Techniques for joining, serging and decorative seams that not only create a connection but also give a garment that certain something. Here you will …

Tutorial: Tambour Embroidery

The name »Tambour Embroidery« comes from the word tambourine (drum). This embroidery technique is implemented by stretching a piece of fabric …

Sewing a Tie

The tie - the evergreen for the man - was "invented" about 400 years ago by the Croats. In this article you will learn everything about ties.

Which yarn is the right one?

Sewing thread and its correct use - When sewing, all materials used must be coordinated. Fabric, sewing thread and insert influence each other in …

Tutorial: Sew tucks

A tuck is a narrow fold of fabric that is used to decorate clothes. Tucks are usually sewn vertically and parallel, close together, in the chest area …

The Manufacture of a Bespoke Shirt

The shirt maker Gino Venturini shows step by step how to make a men's shirt to measure. We also explain the difference between bespoke and …