Bishop Sleeve

Bishop sleeves are long full sleeves set into normal armhole and are gathered into band at the wrist. In classic or full bishop sleeve the fullness gradually increased from the upper arm to the wrist where it was gathered into a cuff and the fullness created a puffed area that hang down from the wrist. This style was popular in 1850's and later in 1890's similar sleeve design that had fewer fabric became popular known as elbow-length or small bishop. These sleeves are best made with lightweight or drapey fabrics like chiffon, organza, silk, moss, crepe etc. Today they are commonly used in evening gowns, blouses, bridal wears, daily wears etc.

Virago Sleeve

A virago sleeve is a puffed sleeve worn by women in the early half of seventeenth centaury. It was created with many panes (long strips of fabric often decorated or embroidered) that allowed the underlying contrasting fabric to peek through. A fabric band or ribbon tied tightly around the elbow and wrist created two large distinct puffs or tied at regular intervals to the wrist to create many puffs. Today the style mainly appears in historical recreation in fashion shows.

Wool Comb

Wool combs are gentle handheld tool designed for maintaining woolen cloths. It gently removes the lint by brushing lightly over the woolen clothing. It is budget-friendly and comes with a plastic handle for comfortable grip during combing process. To use it, lay your garment flat on a hard surface and comb with light strokes following the grain (the direction of threads used to weave a textile) of the fabric.

Masquerade Mask

Masks are the covering for face used as a disguise for masquerades (a social gathering where people wear masks to hide true identity). Masquerade masks add elegance, mystery, equality, anonymity, freedom and distinct style to occasions, live balls, proms, costume parties, weddings, themed events etc. Some cultures use masks in rituals. They come in various styles such as, Venetian (intricate laser cut patterns of lightweight and bendable metal decorated with rhinestones), half-face (covering eyes and upper cheeks), Full-face, Feathered, Filigree (lightweight eye mask with lace-like patterns from metal wire), stick, Couples (matching or complementary styles for him and her) and Modern glow with customizable electronic color displays for raves and parties.

Rangoli

 

Rangoli

 

Double Welting Foot

A double welting foot is a specialized sewing machine presser foot featuring two distinct parallel grooves or tunnels on the underside that guides two cords wrapped in fabric simultaneously. The foot is designed to create two fabric covered cord (double piping) side-by-side in a single step. The grooves guide cords consistently and evenly spaced preventing slipping while a straight stitch (stitch length 2.5) runs down the center. The foot is commonly used in upholstery that is for finishing edges on sofas, cushion covers etc.

To sew double piping, snap on the double welting foot onto your low-shank compatible domestic sewing machine with a straight stitch and center needle position. Cut the bias fabric strips of about 4 to 6 cm or depending on the size of the cord. Roll the fabric over first piece of cord and then lie the second piece of cord right next to it and roll them together. Start to stitch from a few centimeters from the beginning. Another easy method involves sewing the first piece of cord in place and then placing the second cord in place to sew.