Category Archives: anicka.design

A circle skirt is a universal, timeless garment almost every woman loves to wear or sew. No matter whether you sew for a little girl, or make an adult circle skirt for a stunning look, you cannot go wrong. This tutorial will walk you through sewing a circle skirt of any type and offer someContinue reading “How to Sew a Circle Skirt: Step-by-step Tutorial for Beginners”

In many cases, problems like this don’t come from poor sewing or a badly inserted zip. They start much earlier: before the fabric is even cut. Preparing fabric properly may not be the most exciting part of a sewing project, but it plays a huge role in how your finished garment looks after wearing and washing.Continue reading “Fabric Preparation for Sewing: A Step-by-Step Guide”

You can find darts on bodices, skirts, pants and even on some types of sleeves. They are little “folds” of fabric that enable one piece fabric to accommodate different body parts with different widths. The basic principle of darts in sewing patterns is that they originate from a narrower part and point towards a widerContinue reading “Darts In Sewing Patterns: How Many, Where and Why?”

The world of fashion is exciting, creative, and ever-evolving. For many aspiring designers, the dream of entering this dynamic industry often comes with concerns about the cost of education. However, with careful planning and the right resources, you can pursue your fashion industry studies without breaking the bank. Let’s explore some affordable pathways that canContinue reading “Affordable Pathways to Fashion Industry Studies for Aspiring Designers”

For Halloween 2022 my family and I decided to dress as characters from the Harry Potter movies. In this blog post, I’ll describe how to make a Narcissa Malfoy (Draco Malfoy‘s mom) beige dress with a concealed zipper. As the dress was made for a child, there is no shaping at the bust. Therefore, IContinue reading “Narcissa Malfoy: Beige Satin Dress”