Open Toe Foot

An open toe foot is a simple sewing machine presser foot with a wide-open front which provides a clear and unobstructed view of the sewing area and hence ideal for embroidery, surface embellishment, applique, decorative stitches, free-motion quilting, thick and heavy satin stitches, top and edge stitching etc. A tunnel underneath the foot allows thick trims, embroidery and decorative stitches to feed smoothly without getting stuck and to precisely guide the fabric.

To use it, draw the stitching guideline with the help of fabric marking tools on the right side of the fabric. Attach the open toe foot to the machine instead of standard foot and start sewing with the desired stitch following the stitching guideline that has been marked on the fabric. This versatile toe foot is also great for applying trims and ribbons.

Sleeve Length

Sleeve length in clothing refers to the measurement from the shoulder down to the wrist. Common types include short sleeves for casual wear and long and extra-long according to specific needs.

                     

1- Sleeveless

2- Cap

3- Short

4- Elbow

5- 3/4th

6- 7/8th

7- Bracelet

8- Long

9- Extended

Sleeves

Sleeves are the primary components of the bodice that covers all or part of the arm. Sleeves have been used as a means for changing the silhouette of the garment throughout the history of fashion. In early times sleeves were cut as a part of the main garment, as the clothing construction techniques became sophisticated in the late Middle Ages, the sleeves were cut separately and set into the armhole of the garment. Today's garments are designed with a wide variety of sleeves which differ in the way they are made and in looks. A garment may have armholes that are merely finished to produce a sleeveless look.

Basic Types of Sleeves:

Set-in sleeve - Are the most widely used type of sleeves. As the name suggests, the sleeve is a separate piece of fabric that joins the bodice at the armhole. A properly made set-in sleeve allows enough ease for free arm movements.

Raglan sleeve - It is another type of sleeve that is attached to the garment. Unlike the set-in sleeve, which is inserted to the armhole, a raglan sleeve is joined to the garment in one continuous seam, which runs diagonally from the front neckline to the underarm and up to the back neckline. Raglan sleeves are comfortable to wear and ideal for hard-to-fit shoulders, making it popular in sportswear like hoodies, t-shirts and also in casual jackets like trench coats.

Kimono Sleeve - It is one of the easiest types of sleeves to construct as it is merely an extension of the main bodice. The sleeve is cut as one piece with the bodice with a deep 'armhole' opening for a relaxed and comfort fit. 

                                       

Invisible Hair Comb Clips

The invisible hair combs or hair clips are hair styling tools typically made of flexible metal wire and are used to secure updos, bangs, puffs, buns or control flyaway. They can also be used to achieve the princess hair style. The U-shaped design helps them to be inserted into the hair and conceal within the style. It comes in size 3.5cm☓3cm and the wavy design helps to grip the hair firmly. The clips are primarily used as an alternative to traditional bobby pins to provide a non-slip hold and to be invisible within the hairstyle. They can also be used as attachments for wigs or veil trimmings and are useful for both daily use and special occasions like parties and weddings. Ther are convenient to carry and use.

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Shirring Foot

A Shirring Presser Foot also known as a gathering foot is a specialized foot with a heavy metal piece on the front which helps the fabric gather as it is sewn. The shirring foot is used to achieve fullness, soft ruffles and textured effects in garments. It is also ideal for adding stretchy texture to necklines, waistbands etc. where elasticity is necessary.

Using shirring foot one can gather a single layer of fabric or join gathered fabric to a flat second layer simultaneously. This foot works best for soft light weight fabrics. The foot comes with a slot in the front which is open on the left and closed on the right. The bottom of the foot comes in contact with fabric to lock in folds as you stitch. For elasticated shirring, an elastic thread is used in the bobbin and a regular top thread.

To Use It: The gathering foot comes with its own shank so it's necessary to remove the machine's presser foot holder and then attach the gathering foot with the help of a screwdriver. To gather a single fabric set the machine to straight stitch and longest stitch length (around 5) and increase the upper thread tension (to 6 or 7) to control the tightness of gathers. Move the needle to left position with the widest seam allowance. Place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot and start sewing at moderate speed.

To gather a fabric and attach it to a second flat fabric, first place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot, lower the foot to hold it in place then insert the second fabric inside the slot to the left side of the foot. Lower the needle into the fabric and then start sewing

Tiered Silhouette

Tiers refers to several layers of ruffles or flounces placed one above the other and overlapping. A tiered silhouette in fashion refers to a design where the garment is made with multiple horizontal layers or tiers of fabric which gives a ruffled appearance adding volume and fullness to the garment. The tires can be of different lengths and sometimes different fabrics or colors which allows wide array of design possibilities. Used mainly on skirts, dresses, full sleeves or pants the style was popular in 1840s, 1860s, 1950s and at intervals since and also remaining popular today.

Hairagami

Hairagami is a hair styling tool which helps to create buns and updos easily and quickly. It is flexible, made of two flat arms open at one end and the snap action creates beautiful hair fashions with ease. It uses a fold, wrap and snap technique to secure hair with no pins or clips. An infinite number of hairstyles such as European bun, hair sushi, spiral bun, bun tail, classic pony, pony heart etc. can be created easily with this tool. A second hairagami along with the first can also be used to create a layered hairstyle.

To use it - Capture the hair between the arms of the hairagami and evenly spread the hair across the arms holding the ends firmly together so that the hair doesn't slip out. Slide the hairagami down the length of the hair and roll it towards the scalp until it does not roll any more. Now snap the ends upward and bend them until they meet to form a circle to create magical bun in minutes. It can be used for all hair types from everyday styles to more formal occasions, for parties and weddings and also great foe athletic action as it just snaps in place.

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Stitch Guide Foot

A stitch guide foot or a Ruler foot is a presser foot that has a ruler-like metal guide with dents or lines that are precisely spaced (2mm increments). The guide helps in sewing to create accurate, evenly spaced parallel lines for topstitching, edge stitching and quilting, piecing and decorative accents. The foot comes with a wide opening along the front which allows one to use the option of variable needle positions for a straight stitch from far left to far right or anywhere in between. The grooved guidelines close to front also makes it suitable for both straight and curved edges. The flat foot also helps with smooth feeding of fabric layers.

To use it, remove the standard presser foot and snap on the stitch guide foot and position the fabric for the stitch line. To create a new stitch line up the previous stitch line a corresponding mark on the guide. The guide ensures that the new row of stitch is sewn at the exact same distance from the first, creating a desired uniform pattern. It can also be used with a twin needle.

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Spindle Silhouette

The word spindle means tapering at each end. The term originates from a tool of ancient times that was used for spinning thread, a stick that is thickest in the center and narrows at the ends (spindle). A spindle silhouette in fashion refers to a garment shape that is wide in the middle and tapers at both the top and bottom that is towards the shoulders/neckline and the hemline which creates a distinct fusiform shape.

Gauntlet Cuff

The term Gauntlet refers to a medieval armored protective glove that covered the hand and forearm worn in the suits of armor. The meaning of Gauntlet Cuff as on women's wear refers to a wide turned back cuff that slants away from the arm flaring wide at top and tapering to wrist resembling to the cuff of gauntlet.

Pendant Cuff

 A Pendant cuff is a cuff design that hangs down from the sleeve.

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Cuffs With Plackets

A placket is a finished opening or slit in a garment often made with a fabric strip where it fastens (with buttons, snaps or zippers). The cuffs with plackets are generally attached to the long end of the sleeve and requires a cuff-and-placket opening fastened snuggly around the wrist. Of this type of cuffs, the most popular types are the Shirt cuff and the French cuff. Each one is made up and attached to the sleeve at its edge. The Shirt cuff is sewn with its ends aligned to the underlap and overlap edges of the shirt placket, whereas the French cuff is sewn to the placket edges so that the ends of the cuff meet rather than lap, the cuff is cut wide to double back onto itself.

French Braid Maker

The French Braid Maker is a practical do it yourself styling tool which helps you to create beautiful French braids easily. The braiding tool stays hidden inside the hair to hold the French braids in place. The tool features a hook to hold hair at the crown along with grooves to guide sections of hair through creating a vein like specific look. These tools simplify the braiding process by securing the hair and guiding the user to cross strands in definite pattern, which is then followed by a traditional three-stranded braid at the ends. The length of the tool is 19.5cm and the width is about 2.5cm. The tool is flexible, light weight and easy to carry. 

To use it, take a section of hair at the top of the head and secure the top part of the braiding tool by hooking it in place with the section of hair and hold down the hair underneath with bobby pins.

A section of hair is then taken from left crossed over the braiding tool and slid into the next groove.

The same process is repeated with a section of hair from the right side.

Continue the process down to the length of the tool. Once the hair has been pulled through all the slots, the remaining hair is divided into three parts to be braided in a traditional three- strand braid.

Hemmer Presser Foot

A Hemmer Presser Foot is a specializes sewing machine foot with a spiral shaped funnel at the front to automatically fold the fabric twice which results in a neat and professional double-folded hems. There are many types of hemmer foots, a rolled hem foot creates a narrow rolled hem and is useful for delicate and lightweight fabrics, a blind hem foot is used to create a nearly invisible hem and is useful for medium to thick fabrics, a picot foot which looks similar to hemmer foot creates a decorative, rounded or ruffled hem, a narrow hemmer foot which are available in various sizes such as 3mm, 4mm, 6mm etc. are useful to create precise narrow hems.

To use it, practice is the key. It is first recommended to practice first on a scrap piece of fabric to determine the fabric feed. Prepare the fabric for the hem by folding it over once and then folding one more time followed by finger pressing or using a pin to secure the fold and then guide it into the funnel. As the fabric feeds through the foot the funnel of the presser foot rolls it over twice, creating a double fold, the needle then sews a straight stitch or in some cases zig-zag stitch through the folds to secure the hem. The hemmer foots are great to create neat, finished edges for skirts, dresses, scarves, hand kerchiefs, curtains and so on.

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Ballgown Silhouette

Women's dresses designed for formal occasions or social functions are often called formal gowns, evening gowns or ball gowns. A Ball Gown silhouette is a formal floor length dress with a fitted bodice and a full-length voluminous skirt that dramatically flares out from the waist. It is characterized by elegant and glamorous style and is often made from luxurious fabrics like lace, tulle pr satin and also with embellishments like beads. The fullness of the skirt is created by layers of fabrics, ruffles, petticoats or in some cases structural additions like hoops (circular band of metal, wood or other similar material) or horsehair trim (stiff netting often made of polyester). The ball gowns conceal the lower portion of the body and hips and is flattering for most body types.