What does the presser foot do ? Other than being a life saver of the sewist! A Presser foot is an attachment used with sewing machines to hold the fabric down under the needle as it is sewn and you ...

When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...

The balloon sleeve is no longer a relic of the past. The exaggerated sleeve movement has brought this type of sleeve to the forefront of fashion. I see a lot of tops and dresses with this bulb-like ...

To tell you the truth, the headline I wrote is a little misleading. There is no way that you can add studs to clothes without leaving holes. But there are methods you can follow to minimize the damage ...

Have you seen all those posts on instagram with silhouette embroidery? I was wondering how that was done and tried it on my fabric. It looked simple enough. I managed to get to it like an elephant in ...

Most people with heavy thighs have a problem finding clothes, especially jeans that fit them—the reason is not you, but the standardization of clothing. When companies make clothes, they make them ...

Raw hem is a hemline that’s been left unfinished (not hemmed after cutting). After washing and wearing, frayed and distressed edges are a given on this hem. Raw hem jeans has an edgy look that is ...

Ombre refers to the gradual blending of one color to another or a gradual change of light color to dark – imagine colors fading into each other. This shading mimics a lot of colors in the nature and ...

Did you know sewing machines have two different hook types? And one stitches way faster! Seriously, I didn’t know for a long time that there is a difference between the hooks in different sewing ...

Welcome! Started in 2016, Sewguide now features many posts dedicated to sewing and fashion design, with a specific focus on transforming fabric into clothes and accessories. Dive into a collection of ...

Who does not like leather; Who does not want the distinction that leather gives you! The elegance of leather products when used to make clothing, accessories or home decor is unparalleled. Nothing to ...

When selecting the fabric for your clothes, accessories or home furnishing, you usually just go with terms like cotton, wool, knit, polyester, etc. As a layman, I used to get confused upon hearing ...