Topsy Tail

A topsy tail is a hair styling tool used to create beautiful hairstyles. It is shaped like loop on a stick used to create hairstyles like twists, updos, low ponytail flips, half-up styles, braid and tail braids, mini and side flips etc. This versatile tool works on all hair types and ages perfect for both personnel and professional use. It is lightweight and travel friendly and available in two sizes large and small.

To Use It: Gather a section of hair into a ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Slide the pointed end of the tool through the middle of the ponytail, just behind the elastic. Take the hair in the ponytail and pull it through the loop followed by flipping the topsy tail downwards to flip the ponytail to create the twist or desired hairstyle.

Tent or Trapeze Silhouette

A Tent or Trapeze silhouette in fashion describes a dress with narrow shoulders that gradually widens somewhat like a pyramid. The key characteristic is that it begins with a narrow design around the neck and shoulders and widens significantly as it goes down creating a voluminous effect. The overall form is often compared to a tent. The silhouette was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for House of Dior in Paris in 1958.

Button Sewing Foot

A Button Sewing Foot is a specialized presser foot for sewing machine which helps to attach a button to the garment. Sewing buttons by hand can be tedious and time consuming. This small snap-on presser foot makes attaching buttons (any shape) easy and quick. The standard button sewing foot has a rubberized sole that helps to keep the button in place preventing it from slipping during sewing. It also has an open front which helps to easily see through the holes to align the needle correctly. This foot can also be used to attach ribbons, tack trims in place etc.

To use it, set the pattern selection dial to zig-zag stitch with desired width. change the presser foot to button sewing foot. A darning plate can be placed on the needle plate while sewing on a button to cover the machine's feed dogs which are the teeth used to move the fabric forward so that it facilitates to sew in one spot. Turn the machine 'on', place the button between the foot and the fabric and make sure that the needle enters the hole in the button without hitting the button. Sew about ten stitches, pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with bobbin thread and use scissors to cut the upper thread and bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

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Cat Line

The cat line is an eyeliner stencil which helps to create a perfect winged or cat eye eyeliner looks. It is very suitable for beginners those who find it difficult to create a consistent winged eye liner look freehand, as it acts as a guide to achieve precise lines. The stencils are made from flexible smudge proof material like plastic. To use it place the stencil on the eyelid and fill the desired shape with eyeliner (pencil, gel or liquid) keeping the hands stable and choose the shape to match the eye.

1/4" Quilting Foot

Quilting is a technique in which layers of fabric are joined together sometimes with batting (the middle layer with filling that adds warmth, puffiness and weight to the quilt) made by hand or machine with topstitching in diamonds, crisscross lines or other patterns. The quilting foot is also known as an even-feed foot or walking foot and is a specialized foot for sewing machine designed to evenly feed many layers of fabric through the machine during quilting process. There are many kinds of quilting foot in which the 1/4" quilting foot is designed for accurate 1/4" seam allowances in quilting. It may or may not have a guide, but it helps with even feeding of the fabric layers to prevent puckering and shifting of fabric layers which can occur while using a standard presser foot. These are generally easy to attach and use.

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Knit Cuff

Knit Cuff refers to the cuff made with a rib knit stitch that provides a tight fit but is elastic enough to slip over the hands easily. Knit cuffs on sleeves or pants helps to secure the garment, preventing it from slipping down or riding up. They also add a decorative element to the garment. Knit cuffs can also be worn independently as accessories which provides warmth and a stylish look.

Piped Cuff

Piping is a type of embellishment or trim consisting of a strip of folded fabric so as to form a pipe. A piped cuff is a type of cuff mostly found on sleeves and pants and is generally made by inserting a rope or cord into a folded fabric or bias tape and then sewing it to the garment in a way that positions the cord on the right side of the fabric. This created a neat and clean raised or decorative border at the end of the sleeve.

Peg-Top Silhouette

The peg-top silhouette is the shape of the apparel with fullness through the hips that tapers to hem resembling the shape of a 'peg'. This style creates a distinctive pear shape with emphasis to the hip area and then tapering towards the ankle and is most often seen in shirts and trousers. For the fullness at the hip the garment has extra fabric around the hip to create rounded shape and volume. This style was particularly popular in women's fashion in the early 20th century.

Zig-Zag Foot

A Zig-Zag presser foot is also known as the Standard presser foot or General sewing foot, or the All-Purpose Sewing foot is the sewing machine attachment used for a variety of sewing work including the straight stitch and the decorative zig-zag stitch.

The key feature of this presser foot is the wide central opening that facilitates the needle to move from side to side, for both types of stitches. It is useful for seam finishings of raw edges to prevent fraying, to attach embellishments like ribbons or sequins to the hem, for decorative stitching and patchwork etc. Some zig-zag foot has unique back levelling button on the side which helps to sew thick seems or many layers of fabric together.

Double Braid Stitch

The double braid stitch is also called as Gordian Knot because for making two loops for each stitch and is normally done perpendicularly across two rows of square grid. The braid stitch forms a decorative line of loose round knots and can also be worked horizontally.

Bring the needle up at 'a' from a thread loop around the needle, go down at 'b' and come up at 'c' tighten the thread around needle and create a second loop by placing the needle's point over the thread as you pull through.

Form next loop around the needle and continue the pattern till the end.

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Laced Up Cuff

The Laced-Up Cuff is a wide cuff with leather thong or cord laced through small round metal or embroidered eyelets. This method of fastening garments became popular in Middle Ages and in late 1960s.

Makeup Remover Cloths

The makeup remover cloths are unique microfiber cloths that easily and quickly remove make up. These microfiber cloths can be used with or without water as they gently lift away, oil, dirt, makeup and even waterproof mascara and leave the skin clear and soft. It is economical, quick drying for routine uses and eliminates disposable cloths saving money and time. It is compact, lightweight and travel friendly.

Pleated Cuff

A pleat is a fold of fabric formed by folding back the fabric upon itself creating an accordion and securing in place. Pleats add volume, shape and movement to garments. Pleats are commonly used in clothing and upholstery where a wide piece of fabric is gathered to a narrower circumference. The pleated cuff is a wide band of fabric that is pleated or gathered and is then stitched to the end of the sleeve. 

Zipper Foot

A zipper foot is a specialized presser foot designed for sewing machines to facilitate sewing closely to the zipper teeth. The zipper foot allows to stitch much closer to the zipper teeth compared to a standard presser foot for a neat and professional finish. Zipper foot can also be used to sew piping, trims etc. where it is necessary to sew close to a raised or bulky edge.

Types of Zipper Foot:

Standard Zipper Foot: The standard zipper foot is the most general type of zipper foot and is suitable for regular zippers where the zipper teeth are visible.

Invisible Zipper Foot: Invisible zipper foots are specially designed for insertion of invisible zippers.

Zipper foot can be used to sew different types of zippers and can be easily positioned it to the Right or Left side of the needle. When sewing with the zipper on the right side, attach the shank (the metal rod that holds the presser foot of the machine) to the left pin of zipper foot and when sewing with the zipper on the left side, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

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Ruffle Cuff

 A ruffle is a strip of fabric, ribbon or lace gathered along one edge or cut in a curve to produce a ripple. The gathered strip of fabric is used on bottoms of sleeves as cuffs or used on hems of skirts, dresses or on collars as a fancy element.

Off-Shoulder Silhouette

Off-the shoulder refers to not covering the shoulders. In off-the-shoulder design the garment consists of low neckline, normally elasticated extending around upper part of the arms baring the shoulders. Sometimes it consists of straps or sometimes without anything exposing the collarbone and frequently finished with a wide ruffle around the edge. This style became popular in 1930's and 1940's for the evening gowns and since then also used in blouses, evening dresses and gowns.

Shirred Cuff

The shirring technique involves decorative gathering of the cloth. The shirred cuffs are created by shirring elastic to produce a gathered cuff. This style may have a separate shirred elastic band attached as a separate cuff or as a part of the sleeve.

Sponge Hair Curler

The sponge hair curlers are flexible soft hair rollers which helps to create natural curls. They are made up of soft and comfortable EVA sponge material making them suitable to wear all night during sleeping. This heatless hair curlers allows one to create curls without heat damage to the hair. The effect will be prominent if used after washing and drying the hair.

To Use: Take a bunch of hair and insert into the curling sponge.

Roll the hair till the roots.

Fix the curler tail into position by inserting he tail end into the unique heart-shaped key to create the curls.

Diamond Zigzag Stitch

The diamond zigzag stitch is worked with diamond shaped grid. It is also called as Horizontal Arrowhead Stitch. It can be worked in a single pass or in a variation with two passes. This decorative stitch can be used to create borders, lines or even to fill areas. The angled stitches can be overlapped to create a denser effect.

Bring the needle up at 'a', go back down at 'b'.

Come up at 'c' and go back down at 'a' and come up at 'd'.

Repeat this pattern till the end of the row.

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Straight Stitch Foot

The straight stitch foot is a presser foot for sewing machine which is specifically designed for sewing straight stitches. Its primary function is to guide the fabric to produce accurate straight stitches. The foot is designed with a small, rounded needle opening that provides extra support to fabrics and prevents it from being pulled into feed dogs or causing skipped stitches. The elongated toe on the left side of the foot can also be used for edge stitching. This pressure foot is particularly useful for delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon to heavy fabrics like denim or canvas where a standard foot can be inconvenient.

Blazer Cuff

A blazer is a type of formal jacket usually worn by sports players or students as a part of uniform. The blazer cuff can be a simple finished edge or a functional cuff having buttonholes allowing the wearer to unbutton and roll up the sleeve. Buttons are the decorative elements of the blazer cuff which can be purely decorative or functional depending on the blazer design.

Loop Button Cuff

The button and loop fastener are sewn on opposite sides of the cuff for securing the cuff to the sleeve.

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Sponge Braid Stylist

The sponge braid stylist is a high hardness sponge thar helps to braid your hair very quickly. The average size is about 9.5 cm x 4cm. It has a Velcro at the base to fix it to the hair before braiding.

To Use It: There are four holes in the braid stylist and designated as A, B, C, D for reference. First place three strands of hair into the A, B and D holes.

Next, place the strand of hair if the D hole into B hole. At this stage the three strands of hair are in A, B, C holes.

Next place the strand of hair in C hole into D hole, A hole to C hole and then B hole to A hole. And when the three strands of hair are in A, B, C holes as the above step add a new strand of hair from one side and repeat the above steps.

Continue to repeat the steps until the braid is finished.

Drawstring Cuff

Drawstring cuff refers to the sleeve opening of a garment thar incorporates a drawstring. This allows the cuff to be made tighter or looser by pulling the drawstring for a more customized fit.

Sheath Silhouette

A sheath silhouette dress is a form-fitted, streamlined dress that hugs the body and follows the body's natural outline from the neckline to the hem. It is suitable for athletic body type as it provides a sleek and elongated look by accentuating the waist and highlighting the figure. The sheath skirt is very narrow at the hem and is slashed at the back to facilitate walking. This style was popular in 1950's and early1960's and then revised periodically.

Belted Cuff

The belted cuff is the cuff with a belt around. These cuffs are generally seen in trench coats (a loose, belted, double breasted coat for weather protection) and adds detail to the apparel.

Roll Up Cuff With Tab

The roll up cuff with tab is the extension of the sleeve folded over several times to form a cuff and then fastened with a tab. It provides unique look with comfort.

Body Measuring Tape

The body measuring tape is a flexible tape which helps to take measurements of different body parts. It is used to measure length and also circumference of arms, waistlines, legs, baby head etc. It is primarily used to monitor body changes over time such as body size, muscle growth etc. and hence forms very useful tool for fitness and weight loss. It is also widely used in sewing, designing cloths, tailoring, custom patterns, handicrafts etc. It is double sided tape with cm and inch scales on it and composed of soft, durable and flexible material like fiberglass which allows easy wrapping around the body and also to avoid injury and cuts. It features locking pin which frees your hand and take measurements by yourself and also a retractable button. It can measure up to 60 inches (150 cm) in length and its mini size and stylish design makes it ergonomic and portable.   

   

Smocked Cuffs

Smocking involves decorative needlework to hold the gathered fabric together so that it can stretch. The fabric is gathered and then stitched creating a textured and intricate pattern (honeycomb or diamond). The gathering allows the fabric to stretch and fit more comfortably while also allowing visual detail. Before elastic, it was more commonly used in cuffs where the buttons were undesirable.