David Reeves

How to

Measure Shoulder Width

Shoulder width measurements are commonly used when designing or tailoring dress shirts, blazers, and other tops. Measuring your shoulder width is a fairly straightforward process.

How to

Draw Fashion Sketches

centerIn the fashion world, new designs are presented in the form of hand-drawn sketches before they’re cut and sewn. First, you draw a croquis, the model-shaped figure that serves as the base of the sketch. The point...

How to

Remove Needle Marks from Fabric

Tiny needle holes are inevitable when you unpick a hem, remove embroidery, or take off a pocket. Fortunately, a few simple tricks can restore the fabric and make it look perfectly smooth. You don't even need fancy tools!...

How to

Make Clothes Look Vintage and Worn

Making clothes appear vintage and worn is an ongoing trend that flits in and out of mainstream and indie fashion. Clothing that is made to look vintage and worn can be very expensive. Luckily, it is easy to make your clo...

How to

Preserve a Signature on an Article of Clothing

Were you lucky enough to have your favourite celebrity sign your shirt? Have you decided to preserve the memories of your graduating class in ink? Either way, you might now be concerned with keeping that signature lookin...

How to

Shrink Spandex

Spandex is a great choice for clothes that are form-fitting for fashion and sports. But unfortunately, it can become stretched out over time. This saggy, stretched out Spandex is neither fashionable nor functional! To re...

How to

Sew a Crotch Seam

You might feel intimidated about sewing the crotch on a garment, but you can easily do it with a simple straight stitch. Although you should follow the specifics of your pattern, you'll get straight edges and strong seam...

How to Fix Baggy Knees in Pants - Jeans, Leggings & Joggers

It can be a real bummer when you notice baggy knees on your favorite pair of pants but don't shell out money for a new pair just yet! Whether you're dealing with jeans, joggers, or leggings, there are a number of simple ...

How to

Design a Blouse

Designing a blouse may seem like a daunting task because there are so many different patterns and styles to choose from. However, you can simplify the process by narrowing down the type of basic design, fit, and other de...

How to

Draw Like a Fashion Designer

Fashion designers have a unique way of drawing. Their models are simple and elegant with most of the detail going into the clothing. Whether it’s for a specific job or just for fun, drawing like a designer can lead to ...

How to

Make an Applique

Appliqués are the perfect way to jazz up plain articles of clothing, or make old clothes into something fresh and fun. They can also be used to make personalized gifts like t-shirts, tote bags, or caps for friends or lo...

How to

Cut Button Holes

Buttons are an easy way to keep clothing or other fabric items fastened. If you want to add buttons to something like a garment or purse, you’ll have to cut open the buttonholes in order to actually put the buttons thr...

How to

Dress in American 1940s Fashion

Fashion from the 1940s includes several classic elements that you can incorporate into a modern wardrobe. You can dress in the 1940s American wartime look as well as the post-war late-40s look. All you have to do is add ...

How to Start an At-Home Sewing Business

Stitch together a small business on a budgetIf you're a whiz with a sewing machine, or can tailor a suit like nobody else, why not put a little cash in your pocket in the process? Starting a sewing business from the com...

How to

Make a Girl's Simple Dress

Making clothes may sound intimidating, but it does not have to be. It can be both simple and fun. If you use materials that you already have at home, it can also be cheap. This article will show you two quick and simple ...

How to

Make a Duct Tape Dress Form

If you make your own clothes, or want to start, you will need a dress body to help you make sure they will fit. Now, you could pay a ton of money for an industrial one, or you could make one for less than $15.

How to

Draw a Skirt

Skirts are not a "female-only" clothing. In Scotland and in places where men of Scottish descent live, men wear the traditional garment called a kilt, which is similar to a skirt. There are many types of skirts: pencil s...

How to

Make a Fashion Design Notebook

If you've ever wanted to design fabulous fashion pieces but didn't know where to start, there are simple ways you can get your creative energies flowing! Start with putting together a fashion design notebook so you can h...