This method is an easy way to create leaves or feathers and is a fantastic way to create a tribal or jungle look. One of our favorite things to do is to see something that attracts our attention and figure… Continue Reading
Here we are going to show you how to paint on a lace skirt giving it a little texture, helping the weight and the flow of the skirt. It is an excellent look to bring a little dimension to your… Continue Reading
In this section, we are going to show you four techniques to alter your garments by hand. They will come in handy if you need to make quick changes at the last minute. These are four quick tips that can… Continue Reading
Sewing a skirt to a brief or to shorts is a simple technique that will have a huge impact on your costume. We are going to show you how to tack a skirt to your briefs or shorts. This technique… Continue Reading
In addition to ruching a skirt as we did above, you can ruch the hem or side of a top or a dress. In this demonstration, we are going to ruch a top. It is a great technique to give… Continue Reading
We will now show you a simple technique called “ruching.” This is basically gathering the material up. We are going to show you this technique using a skirt but it could be used on almost any garment. This is a… Continue Reading
This section is to show you how to sew a decorative chain on your costume. One reason you would want to do this is to give you something that would create a military look. If you want the military feel,… Continue Reading
We are now going to show you how to sew buttons onto a garment. It is a really great skill to learn. It can create a dramatic impact and completely change the look of a costume. Plus you never know… Continue Reading
In this section, we are going to tell you about pins and needles. There are many different needles available. Check out the information we are going to give you and you will find out a great deal about them. Supplies:… Continue Reading
Sewing appliqués on garments is very easy to do and we are going to show you how. For our demonstration, we will use a top. However, you could also sew an appliqué on a skirt, dress, shorts or briefs. When… Continue Reading