Fashion inspiration can influence everything from fabric selection to the silhouette of a handmade dress. Pink godet panels offer an interesting way to introduce color, movement, and additional ...

How well do your clothes fit? In the nineteenth century and earlier, the creation of well-fitting clothes relied on expert women dressmakers. Now, many of us can make our own clothing thanks to the ...

Max Alexander, 7, began making dresses at only 4 years old — and he's already selling his work internationally and getting commissions from celebrities Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents ...

6 March 1923: Not everyone who wants to work in the fashion industry can get into a trade school or the workroom of a dressmaking firm A recent article upon this subject described the two usual ...

Yves Saint Laurent, “Embroidery Case Study Dress” (spring/summer 1983 haute couture), upper level gallery view (image courtesy Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint ...

Got an eye for fashion? If you're also the crafty type, consider working as a dressmaker. In this role, you will create custom dresses and evening gowns that reflect your creative vision. As you gain ...

Today, October 21st, is my birthday, and I've leveled up once again (I'll keep my age a secret, haha).It has been a year and ...

It took two weeks from tracing the pattern to completion. Doesn't dressmaking really feel like '80% preparation, 20% sewing'?

If you’ve watched many period dramas, you’ve probably seen a mantua before. Originating in France in the 1670s, this women’s garment consisted of lengths of t-shaped fabric that were pleated to create ...