' Making a Boned Bodice ' provides instructions for making a below-waist boned bodice for a specific dress but they can be adapted for any similar one. Further information regarding this garment (incidentally a black Wedding dress) can be found by visiting CiCi Designs.
' Lock-stitch Trouser Hem ' provides instructions for hand-stitching a secure & almost invisible hem on trousers.
' Dressing a Window ' is the term used for preparing curtains to hang in a particular manner - instructions for doing this are detailed with pictures.
' Make a Wave Curtain ' provides simple instructions for making a gather-less curtain ie. one that hangs like a WAVE ! Process 1 is for using tape heading; Process 2 uses eyelets.
The ' Cleaning/Restoration ' section demonstrates how I clean or restore (textile) items within a personal collection. The techniques are now shared with you but like all cleaning methods, a small test should be initially completed to ensure there are no adverse effects. Also, the method should only be used in a well-ventilated area and be completed by a responsible person.