Mandarin. Another type of neck.

You’re tired of always seeing the same collars on shirts and dresses. They are always Peter’s neck pan or without collars. And let’s be honest, those collars are cute but if your style is romantic or sweet. But the mandarin neck is another form of neckline.

It is time to learn how to make other collars that favor more and serve different styles. This neck in concrete is very easy to make and it looks very nice. It conceals the neck and stylizes it.

Video tutorial to make mandarin neckline

In the video I show you the process to make this type of neck. I did not interline it because I did not want to but if you do it you will be more armed and more showy.

This is the last tutorial that I will upload sewing at the moment. In my Youtube Channel you have all the tutorials that are available. And if you join them all you will have a full video of how to make the dress Byzantium

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Make gathered sleeves fast without despairing.

We all love those gathered sleeves that we see in romantic and period dresses, but we do not know how to make them without dying in the attempt.

Well, it’s not as difficult as it seems. There are several methods that can be followed to gather them. From passing a basting, pulling and gathering (it is easiest if the fabric is thin) to make the folds to the size that we want (for the most perfectionists).

I use a method that has worked well for me and is easy. In the sleeve hem I put an elastic band the size of my wrist. When sewing the rubber the sleeve is already puckered by itself and I can put the sleeve by the arm without having to make an opening.

If you are new, this mode will be very easy for you because it does not require having very advanced sewing skills. And if you already have more knowledge is a quick method to have them ready in a moment.

If you want you can use this method to do it in sleeves that are big or to gather the sleeves of shirts and dresses that you want. You just have to undo the hem of the sleeve a bit and sew the rubber.

Video tutorial of gathered sleeves

Well, I do not roll up anymore and I leave the video so you can see how it is done.

And if you like the puckered sleeves I have several patterns with these sleeves so you can put into practice what you have learned in the video.

Dresses with gathered sleeves

The St. Petersburg dress for those who have more knowledge of sewing as it has several pieces to join.

Vestido bizancio para mujer

Byzantium is another of the dresses for puckered sleeves. In fact it is the one you have in the video.

mANGAS FRUNCIDAS

And one last example, the forest dress. A dress type 20s with low waist with steering wheel and peter pan collar.

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If you want you can have one of my patterns for free. It has gathered sleeves so you can start with it.

Invisible hem: How to do it

Hello!! Today I bring you another new tutorial. This time is how to make an invisible hem.

This under you can use in all the endings of your garments, whether t-shirts, skirts, pants, etc.

And not just for hems. The stitch that I use is an invisible stitch that serves as a finishing touch and that does not show the stitching on the right side of the fabric. I use it when sewing bias, to finish waists and for the bottoms of the dresses that I do not want to be seen.

Invisible hem tutorial video

In the video (only in Spanish) I show you how to make this invisible stitch. It’s easy even if you’re a rookie and maybe it becomes your stitch to finish favorite. It is very clean and nothing is noticed.

I have put a ribbon of trimmings for the bass because my design was like that. This is a good idea to hide the bass if you have been badly done.

This stitch can be made on any fabric. In the thicker ones you will see less and in the fines you will have to be careful that you do not pass through or give us some threads of the plot.

How to sew sleeves

Sewing sleeves, that great enemy.

Hello! How many of us have been afraid to face sewing sleeves? Until recently I only made summer clothes without sleeves.

sewing sleeves

But I lost the fear of sewing sleeves thanks to a teacher who taught me a super easy method to sew them. And today I want to share it with you.

Translation

  • The sleeves go straight with the curve of the front and back.
  • Follow the curve.
  • We will move the fabric with the needle inserted in it to be able to turn the fabric above and create the shape.

This way of doing it is the one that I use for everything. It is easier to turn around and sew it. And if you have to fix something, it’s better to remove it.

You can use it with any type of sleeve or garment, you just have to remember to leave the sides without sewing and open the garment well. And the shoulder seams must be open. In the previous post you have what it means.

It is a curve seam, you must pay attention to go turning without moving and give the necessary pickets. Of this I will speak to you in next post.

And the next post will not be about sewing. I have a new call to be a tester of summer patterns. If you are interested do not miss the March 1 post where I explain everything you need to know to try the patterns.

And put into practice what you have learned in the videos

How to pass the patterns to fabric

Hello!!! Here come the sewing tutorial videos, and the first is How to pass the patterns to fabric.

The first thing to say is that I do not have a professional camera or a sewing workshop where to work, so I apologize for the poor quality of the video and for seeing me on the floor.

pass pattern to fabric

In this videotutorial we will see how to pass the patterns to the fabric and cut the pieces. My employers go without margins and in most cases, unless I put the instructions usually go without them.

Video pass the patterns to the fabric

In the video, you have the steps that are going to be followed. They are the same ones that I use in the instructions so if you buy a pattern in the store and you get lost in one of the steps you just have to follow the video.

It is a very simple and easy step to follow. First thing is to know how to differentiate the edge of the fabric. Fold leaving the selvedges together and put the pieces that go to spine (in the fold of the cloth) the first ones.

A TIP: do not lift the fabric to put the safety pins. The fabric would move and it would not be the same.

The video is in spanish, but here I leave you the instructions translate them:

  • The patterns are placed on the back of the fabric, with the rights faced. We bend in a longitudinal direction, joining the selvedges of the fabric.

  • We hold the pieces with pins. The first one that we will place on the spine. It will be done by matching the fold line with the fold or spine of the fabric.

  • Draw the patterns with soap or roller and make the seam allowance to the entire contour (1.5cm).

And that’s all for this week. Do you follow other ways of doing it? Do you use a soap or a roller?

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