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Lederhosen – Traditional german leather pants

What today appears to be an old tradition of folk costume in Bavaria and Austria, has a relatively recent history. Leather was used as a material for …

Sewing Button

Here you find everything about the subject-matter buttons as well as easy to follow instructions on how to sew on buttons and the correct position of …

The History of the Zipper

Zippers have long since ceased to serve only the purpose of closing and have definitely made their way into the Front Row. The metal teeth ennoble …

Taking Measurements

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

Sewing Ruffles and Ribbon Trims

Here you will find an overview of various ruffles and trimmings. From smocking ribbon trim to zigzag ribbon trim. Sewing instructions for ruffles and …

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 …

Fitting Problems – Too much length in the buttock area

Fitting problem ➜ With the back trousers, the length accumulates below the buttocks. ➜ During the pattern construction, the seat seam on the back …

The Japanese Kimono

The Japanese term "kimono" literally means "thing to wear". The term kimono traditionally refers to the complete clothing including underwear, socks …

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 …