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How to Stitch Sari Petticoat, in English / Urdu

How to Stitch Sari Petticoat, in English / Urdu

| March 16, 2011 | 0 Comments | 1,116 views

For Pattern How to Stitch Sari Petticoat Parts: We get 6 panels, 2 central panels, 2 right side panels and 2 left side panels as shown in the picture below. Stitching: Join the side panels to the central panel. 2-8 to 3-9, 4-10 to 5-10. Do the same thing to the other set. We get [...]

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How to make Pattern for Sari Petticoat, in English / Urdu

How to make Pattern for Sari Petticoat, in English / Urdu

| March 15, 2011 | 1 Comment | 1,938 views

How to make Pattern for Sari Petticoat Six Piece Sari Petticoat A petticoat is the main undergarment worn with a sari. Sari petticoats usually match the colour of the sari and are made of satin or cotton. A notable difference between the western petticoat and sari petticoat is that the sari petticoat is rarely shorter [...]

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How to Make Pattern for Sari Blouse Part 2, in English / Urdu

How to Make Pattern for Sari Blouse Part 2, in English / Urdu

| February 25, 2011 | 4 Comments | 1,659 views

All blouses are made of the same fabric as that of the sari. In case of transparent fabric like net, chiffon a lining is required. The lining material can be muslin or organza. Styles of Sleeves in Blouse Full sleeves Half sleeves Sleeveless Noodle strap Bell sleeves Butterfly Three-forth sleeves Puffed sleeves Styles of neck [...]

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How to Make Pattern for Sari Blouse Part 1, in English / Urdu

How to Make Pattern for Sari Blouse Part 1, in English / Urdu

| February 19, 2011 | 7 Comments | 5,372 views

An Indian sari blouse can be made from a commercial pattern, tailored to fit an individual’s personal measurements. Also known as a choli, this blouse covers the upper arms and the upper chest but there are variations.  The style depends on individual taste; it may have long or short sleeves or sleeveless and the blouse [...]

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How to take measurement of sari blouse or shirt?

How to take measurement of sari blouse or shirt?

| January 28, 2011 | 2 Comments | 756 views

How to take measurement of sari blouse or shirt? Mostly Sari blouse is a tight fitting garment . It should be custom made. But many women don’t like to go to the tailor for measurement. So its better do it at home. Here is a basic technique for measurement of sari blouse or kameez, or [...]

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Make Your Own Baby Sleeping Bag

Make Your Own Baby Sleeping Bag

| May 3, 2009 | 0 Comments | 256 views

Make Your Own Baby Sleeping Bag Making you own baby sleeping bag is really just making an over-sized baby blanket and then adding a zipper to it. Trust me it’s not that hard. First of all, you will need to shop for appropriate fabric. I recommend using something just a little more heavy weight for [...]

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Make Your Own Baby Crib Bumpers

Make Your Own Baby Crib Bumpers

| May 2, 2009 | 1 Comment | 314 views

Make Your Own Baby Crib Bumpers Making your own baby crib bumpers can not only save you A LOT of money, but it will definitely lend some unique personality and style to your nursery. If you’ve been out shopping around for your baby crib bedding then it is no news to you that this stuff [...]

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Make Your Own Baby Nursery Bedding

Make Your Own Baby Nursery Bedding

| May 2, 2009 | 0 Comments | 303 views

Make Your Own Baby Nursery Bedding The nursery bedding is one of the baby items that you will get the most use out of, throughout your baby’s first couple of years there is always a need for baby blankets and baby bedding sets. Unfortunately they are also one of the most costly of items to [...]

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Inserting a Zip

Inserting a Zip

| April 5, 2009 | 0 Comments | 253 views

Inserting a Zip •     Place the 2 edges of fabric, right sides together and tack along the seam line. •    Stitch the seam, close to the tacking stitches, leaving an opening where the zip is to be inserted. •    Press the seam allowance open. •    Place the zip, wrong side up, over the tacked section [...]

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Zipped Cushions

Zipped Cushions

| April 1, 2009 | 0 Comments | 275 views

Making Zipped Cushions Instructions A zip is usually added to a cushion cover to enable it to be easily removed for cleaning. This is especially useful when using feather filled cushion pads. The zip can be fitted into the side seam of the cushion pad, making the cushion reversible, or across the centre of the [...]

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