There is nothing quite like an outfit made from silk to tantalise and excite the senses. The wonderfully adaptable material can be applied to almost any dressmaking project and can transform a good dress design into a truly great one. According to ancient Chinese tradition, silk has been produced there since the 27th Century BCE [...]
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Choosing The Right Fabric for You
- 13
- Apr
Dressmaking can be a pleasurable and involving pastime for those looking to create individual, distinctive and wholly unique outfits. As well as being economically sensible, the relatively easy to learn practise provides the maker with exactly the fashions and styles that they want to be wearing when they want them. As a way of keeping [...]
Dressmaking with Crepe
- 12
- Apr
Crepe is a marvellously malleable substance and can be used in a multitude of different dressmaking projects. Made variously from silk, wool or polyester, the different types of crepe available really come into their own in slightly colder conditions. Famed for the fact that it drapes itself around the body, clothing it in warmth and [...]
Creating the Perfect Summer Dress
- 12
- Apr
The glory of Summer can be so much more enjoyable when one is feeling happy and confident about one’s appearance and clothing. It is a time for making the most of the – hopefully – wonderful weather and having fun while looking your best. A great way to achieving all of this is to create [...]
Choosing the Right Bridal Fabric
- 10
- Feb
For the perfect wedding day, the tiniest, but nevertheless all important, details have to come together to create a celebration to be enjoyed by bride, groom and guests. In order for the bride to feel comfortable, relaxed and at her best, she needs to be clothed in the bridal gown of her dreams. The best [...]