A Tail Comb also known as a pin tail comb is a comb with a tapering handle used in styling, to divide, to lift or curl the hair. It is a hair styling tool with a comb at one end and a thin tail like sectioning tool at the other end. The comb consists of anti-static rounded teeth which is a great companion for blow drying, detangling and styling the hair. And its long thin handle is ideal for partitioning the hair with accuracy for activities like cutting, coloring and styling. Hence making it a handy tool for both personal and professional use.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Fringe Presser Foot
A Fringe is a decorative edge of hanging threads left loose. a Fringe presser foot also called as looper foot is a sewing machine attachment used to create a loopy surface texture which can be used for various decorative applications. The key feature of the fringe foot is the raised central metal bar for creating loops. The original purpose for this foot was to create tailor's tacks however it can be used to create decorative fringes, chenille texture, 3D textured stitches or create custom trims.
To Use It: Attach the fringe foot instead of normal presser foot, set the machine to a zig-zag stitch so that the needle goes back and forth over the central bar creating looser stitches and more thread in each stitch. This extra thread forms loops which can be manipulated to create a fringe (by cutting loops with scissors after stitching) or textured look on the fabric.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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.