Showing posts with label #stitching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #stitching. Show all posts

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Tip of the Day | 5 Reasons Why Tailor Made Garments Are Better!



There seems to be great curiosity towards ready made clothing; though often times people think about tailor made clothes as pricey and over indulgent. This is a shame, because because armed with the correct advice, making the most of a made-to-measure service can not only save money, but also allow us to enjoy the skill and craftsmanship involved in a process often solely reserved for a price range that is out of reach. Simply know your limitations and never be afraid to ask for help. Even if fashion is nothing more than a practical notion, having clothing specifically cut to flatter your body can be a unique experience in learning about your own taste and style.



Here Are Top 5 Reasons Why Tailor Made Clothes Are Better Than Ready Made Ones:
1. Tailor Made Garments Give You Quality For Less

Buying a ready made clothing surely has advantages, like being readily available whenever you require them; but often times you can't get the same level of quality that you'll get from professional tailors.

This is in consideration of factors like fit, size, design, fabric, and color.




2. Tailor Made Garments Gives You The Perfect Fit

As mentioned above, tailors take your personal measurements which in turn would guarantee that you get perfectly fitting clothes all the time. Tailor made clothing also flaunts your physique better as these clothes are made specifically for your body type.



3. You Can Request For Your Own Style & Fabric Preference To Tailors

Ready made clothes are readily available, the downside is that they are mass produced, and usually comes in batches. This is where tailor made clothing shines; with tailors, you can tell them your style preference and preferred fabric type. This freedom and flexibility gives you both comfort and style at the same time.



4. You'll Get Unique Garments All The Time

As mentioned above you can request your own design, style, and preference to tailors. You can always customize the clothes you want to be made, which gives you a unique and one of a kind dress or clothing.




5. You Get Perfectly Matching Designs For Your Garments
This is specifically applicable to men who're searching for suits. It is impossible to find ready-made suits with the right combination of fabric, design, and color. With tailor made suits, you can ensure that the fit, fabric, design, and color would always fit your preference.



There are a lot of professional tailors all over UAE, they may copy styles that you've seen elsewhere, or totally make something new out of your preferred style and design. The disadvantage with tailor made clothes is that you have to give ample time for your garment to be ready.




Here's an inforgraphic that you can keep handy.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

HOW TO DIY TRIM AND SEW AN ENVELOPE PILLOW

HOW TO DIY TRIM AND SEW AN ENVELOPE PILLOW


It’s Pillow Week on the Therm O Web |  Blog and I’m bringing you a tutorial for how to make DIY trim and sew an envelope pillow case! Seriously, this is so simple, anyone can do it!


Supplies:
  • HeatnBond Hem Tape – Regular Weight, 3/4 inch 
  • Iron
  • Pillow Form
  • Main Fabric
  • Accent Fabric for Trim
  • General Sewing Supplies
Here’s the How To:
Measure the pillow form. I used a 12×16 inch pillow from Joanns.
Cut the fabric for the front of the pillow case to the size of the pillow. I cut my fabric to 12 inches by 16 inches.
Cut the fabric for the back of the pillow case by adding 8 inches to the width. I cut my fabric to 12 inches by 24 inches.
Sub-cut the back fabric piece into 2 pieces (this will be what makes the envelope). I sub-cut my back piece into 12 inches by 7 inches and 12 inches by 17 inches.
Calculate how much fabric is needed for the trim. Don’t worry, this is easy math. Add the sides of the pillow together and then add an extra 6 inches. For my pillow, I added 12 + 16 + 12 + 16 + 6 to get 62 inches. This number will be the length of the trim.
Cut the accent fabric for the trim. Use the number calculated in the last step and cut the accent fabric by 3 inches wide and the calculated length. Mine was 62 inches by 3 inches.
Fold the trim fabric in half and press. Place a 56 inch strip of the HeatnBond Hem Tape, or your calculated length less the extra 6 inches, in the fold of the trim and press, leaving 6 inches at one side open without any HeatnBond.
Sewbon.com | How to DIY Trim and Sew an Envelope Back Pillowcase
Take the smaller sub-cut back piece and fold over the 12 inch side by 3/4 inch and press.
Place an 10.5 inch strip of HeatnBond Hem Tape centered on top of the folded hem, turn the hem over again, and iron.
Repeat for the larger sub-cut back piece.
Baste stitch the trim to the front piece with a 1/4 seam allowance. Be careful not to sew over the hem tape – HeatnBond is a no sew product.
Pin the smaller back piece to the right side of the pillow case, right side down with the finished hem edge towards the middle.
Pin the larger back piece on the left side of the pillow case, right side down with the finished hem edge towards the middle.
Sewbon.com | How to DIY Trim and Sew an Envelope Back Pillowcase
Using a 3/4 seam allowance, sew the pillow together. Be careful not to sew over the hem tape – HeatnBond is a no sew product.
Turn the pillowcase right side out, insert the pillow form, and you are good to go!