Braiding Foot

A Braiding foot is a specialized sewing machine presser foot designed to quickly add embellishments such as braids, cords, yarns, ribbons, rick racks etc. to your projects. It is a snap-on foot with a screw on the left-hand side that helps to loosen the guide plate to accommodate different thickness of the trim. The foot features a channel or small hole, usually at the front through which one can thread the ribbon, braid, yarn and so on. The common use of the braiding foot includes attaching trims, applying elastics, couching etc.

To use it: Attach the snap-on foot, insert the trim from the top through the guide hole leaving a small tail behind the foot. Adjust the front plate forward or backward according to the size of the braid so that it fits nice and snug. The main purpose of the foot is to guide the trim into the center of the presser foot automatically resulting in perfectly placed stitch. Next position the fabric under the foot, use a zig-zag or straight stitch to hold the trim down as you sew guiding the trim carefully.

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Tailor's Snipper

Snippers are sharp, portable, one-handed cutting tools used for cutting and trimming threads in sewing, crafting and embroidery. Thso called as yarn scissors or thread snips. They are made up of durable anodized aluminum handle and high-quality stainless-steel blade to ensure accurate and clean cutting of thread without fraying. These are compact, lightweight and the enclosed blade design helps prevent accidental cuts. The small size fits them easily in handbags, sewing kits or tailoring toolboxes.

Flare And Tight Silhouette

The flare and tight silhouettes represent two distinct shapes of garments defined by the outline they cast on the body. The flare component adds movement, romance and dramatic shape and the tight (fit) component of the garment snugs the body to highlight the torso and accentuate curved.

Pagoda Sleeve

Pagoda sleeve is characterized by a fitted upper arm, that flares into a wide, tiered funnel shape at the elbow, often worn with separate, delicate under-sleeve (engageantes) to cover the lower arm. They were common in mid 19th centaury in Victorian-era dresses, gothic, colonial or Renaissance costumes. They are also called as funnel sleeves.

Skater Silhouette

Skater silhouette in fashion refers to a style of dress where the top half hugs the torso that is a fitted bodice, snugs tightly at waist and the skirt flares out creating volume and movement. The design imitates the costumes worn by the figure skaters creating a youthful visual appeal. The length of the skirt usually ends at the mid-thigh or just above the knee. The overall shape resembles the A, but a skater dress has a sharp cinched waist and more voluminous skirt whereas A-line dress has a more gradual slope from the waist or hips.

Short Lantern Sleeve

A short lantern sleeve is characterized by voluminous ballon-like shape which is gathered at both the shoulder and the cuff ending above the elbow. It is more cylindrical and structured than a normal puff sleeve. The sleeve is fabulous for adding volume to upper arms and pair well with fitted outfits to create a dramatic look. These sleeves are generally used in blouses and dresses.