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Sewing Flower Appliqués

Now and then a simple dress is missing a little detail to give it that certain something. Appliqués in the form of blossoms and floral ornaments …

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 …

The Wedding Suit – Outfits for the Groom

The groom has never been spoilt for choice and had a wide selection. All he had to do with his wardrobe was follow a few wedding rules. But then …

Isabel Vollrath – Fabric Sculptures

With her sculptural looks, Berlin-based designer Isabel Vollrath moves in between fashion and elegance, art and poetry.

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 …

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 …

Men’s tailor as UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Falconry, charcoal burning, braiding and turnery - they all are on the UNESCO list of »Intangible Cultural Heritage in Germany«. Will the …

Little Lingerie ABC

Whether underwired bra, sports bustier made of elastic fabrics or sexy push-up: the bra is a must for most women and not only for optical reasons. A …

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 …