In dressmaking even small details can change the final look of a garment and topstitching is a perfect example. Choosing between one clean line or two can affect structure style and the overall finish ...

In the world of dressmaking even small design choices can spark big reactions. Unfinished necklines and sleeves often catch people’s attention but they can be part of the creative process or a ...

Beautiful evening gowns and wedding dresses can be expensive, but learning the art of sewing for oneself can seem equally unattainable.Tatiana Kozorovitskaya believes that this doesn’t need to be the ...

THE first time I attempted dressmaking, Laura Ashley fabrics were the height of fashion. So were dungarees. I even made a pair of these for myself, although I drew the line at using a flowery print.

From wedding gowns to a handmade 1930s evening dress, four women share their families’ tailoring traditions Last year I had something custom made by a local tailor. I was overcome by nostalgia as she ...

A Jordanian woman is drawing on her passion for dressmaking to teach refugee women skills to make them more employable. Until recently, Iraqi woman Nidaa Mustafa knew how to sew a button onto a shirt, ...

Finding the right sewing machine can unlock a trove of creative possibilities. Even for a beginner, if you intend to develop your sewing skills, it pays to buy one that gives you scope to experiment.