With fashion being a trillion dollar industry, it’s no real surprise that there are many different types of clothing manufactured within it. And with this comes the many variations, each designed to suit a variety of body types and fashion styles, so it’s no wonder that we as individuals find it hard to narrow down …
Love them or hate them, the trench coat has been around for a very long time, and it appears consistently from some fashion designers season after season, year after year. Indeed I myself have designed and created more than one of this iconic garment type. But when was the trench coat created? What is it …
Pants – or trousers as they’re also referred to – have been around since ancient times but the first ever recorded reports of people wearing this comfortable and practical lower-body clothing type was in the 6th century BC. Primarily worn by horse riders in Central and Eastern Asia and Persia, pants were at the time …
Making clothes is something that fills me with joy. Whether I’m designing and making my own using self drafted patterns, or sewing something up using another pattern designer’s pattern, knowing how to make clothes is one of the most rewarding skills that I know of. In this article I’m going to cover the various reasons …
Have you ever wondered how many different types of socks there are? Or when the first sock was created? For such an integral part of our clothing, the humble sock is often overlooked. Which is why today I’m going to share with you a history of the sock, as well as a variety of socks …
Have you ever wondered about all the different types of shirts? With every fashion show, it seems that there are more and more shirt types available to us, but is the shirt scene really constantly evolving or are designers just very creative in how they offer up old shirt types in new shirt styles? Of …
I love the feeling of wrapping myself in a warm, soft cardigan or pulling on my favorite knitted pullover. But what if you’re not sure which type of sweater to wear and when? The good news is that with so many different types of sweaters to choose from, there’s always a sweater for every occasion! …
Let’s be honest – there are so many different styles of dresses in the world, that it’s hard knowing which style to go for when sewing a new project. If you’re here because you need to know more about the various dress styles, you’ll learn a lot from this guide. And if you’re here because …
There are many types of shirt for both men and women, but what are the actual specifics of a shirt? Let’s take a look at the different parts of a shirt, so that you can feel more confident sewing shirts of your own, and understand the terminology used in the sewing pattern and books. How …
If you love making your own clothes, you need to know about the different types of skirts that exist so that you can be better able to choose the right skirt sewing pattern for your needs. In this guide to different skirt types, we’ll look at the various skirt styles and skirt shapes as well …