You'll be wondering why you didn't throw a fork in your bag years ago when you learn how easy it is to create perfect fork pleats using our step-by-step tutorial.

A cute and classy skirt that just happened to have a matching purse.

How to sew the pleats on your Wattle skirt!

Introduction Embroidered pleat-work (smocking) and what “appears” to be honeycomb smocking was a common element in garb and aprons of the 15th and 16th centuries in Germany (see my hone…

Learn How to make pleats with a fork very easy with our step by step video and picture tutorial plus amazing hacks for this technique.

This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time. Loaded with reader comments and additional advice!

You've seen your fair share of box pleated skirts from me. My first was in this chartreuse pleated skirt, and my second in this gold midi skirt for a new years party. Both times I made these skirts, I did a whole lot of math and a whole lot of pinning. I'm an engineer, and…

I’ve been color obsessing this Spring. Anything in pink or chartreuse has been calling out to me like an adorable little puppy telling me to buy it.

Definition of the word ruching and the different ways to do ruching with fabric, to decorate clothes, accessories and home decor accessories.

Pintucks are great embellishments to garments. In our tutorial, we show you three ways to create these design elements.