Kpoene Kofi-Bruce
Couture Bridal Designer
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Co-authored Articles (27)
Measuring Bra Size at Home: A Complete Guide
Find the bra that feels like it was made just for you Believe it or not, at least 80% of women wear an incorrectly sized bra! Most people wear a bra with a band that's too loose or with cups that are too small. To save y...
2 Simple Ways to Sew On Zippers
Add a zipper to any fabric using these easy steps Zippers are great additions to clothes, bags, and upholstery fabric so you can easily open and close them. While sewing in a zipper may seem like a daunting task at firs...
How to
Hem a Dress by Hand
If you've never hemmed a dress before, you might feel intimidated and unsure about where to start. It's actually pretty simple and you don't need a lot of sewing skills to do this well. In fact, you can complete this pro...
How to
Measure Your Bust for a Dress
Learn how to measure your bust, rib cage, and more for a dress that fits perfectly To get an accurate measurement of your bust, you don’t need to go to a professional. It is a very simple task you can do at home either...
How to Repair a Torn Seam: Hand Sewing and Machine Repair
''Fix any garment with this guide on mending ripped seams'' We all end up with a torn or busted seam sometimes whether you’re rocking fast-fashion or high-end luxury brands. Instead of tossing your fabric items into th...
How to
Measure Your Waist Without a Measuring Tape
If you need to measure your waist but don’t have a measuring tape handy, don’t panic! You can measure your waist with a piece of string, a ruler, a dollar bill, some printer paper, or even your own hand. You’ll hav...
How to
Sew a French Seam
A French seam is actually a method for making a double seam that is used to hide the rough edges of fabric. French seaming is most often used when making articles of clothing, but it also works well on a variety of other...
How to
Embroider Flowers
Embroidered flowers are super cute and trendy, but how can you make them? Believe it or not, embroidering flowers isn’t as hard as you may think! Flowers are the perfect designs for beginners and advanced hand embroide...
How to
Sew Using Patterns
After learning to sew, it's a natural step to learning to sew with a pattern. Being able to sew using a pattern will provide you with many options for creating garments, costumes, soft furnishings, toys, and other items ...
The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Finishing Your First Dress
Design your own dress from scratch in a few easy steps Ever seen a really gorgeous dress on the runway or in those awesome fashion magazines you couldn't afford? Or maybe you just dream of a beautiful dress and could ne...
How to Sew a Lining Into a Dress
Get a dress lined easily and quickly at homeSewing lining into a dress can protect your skin from uncomfortable material and make the finished dress less see-through. The extra structure may also improve the overall fit ...
How to
Cut Fabric
Cutting fabric is easy, but knowing how to do it the right way can make your sewing project easier. If you don't take the necessary preparatory steps, such as pre-washing, your finished garment could end up being too sma...
How to
Read a Sewing Pattern
Sewing patterns are often complex and challenging to follow. Combat frustration with proper preparation. Patterns contain four parts, each of which should be studied thoroughly. Prior to opening the pattern, dedicate tim...
The Best Way to Hand Embroider Clothing
Even beginners can follow this guide and add beautiful stitching to any clothing itemSo, you have this plain T-shirt sitting in your closet. It’s not a bad shirt per se, just a little boring. Ready to give it new life?...
How to
Make Bedspreads
If you're tired of searching for a bedspread that matches your style, sew your own unique spread. Bedspreads are great projects for sewers with a little experience since you can truly customize the look. All you need is ...
How to
Hem Chiffon
Chiffon is light, delicate, and slippery so it can be a very difficult material to hem. You can hem chiffon by hand or by machine but, either way, you should work slowly and carefully to create as smooth a seam as possib...
How to Add a Bustle to the Back of a Wedding Dress
Create a classic accent on the train of your dress Even though most wedding dresses don't come with a bustle automatically, it's important to bustle a wedding dress after the ceremony. A bustle pulls the back of the dres...
How to
Sew a Dress
There are lots of kinds of dresses that you can make but if you're a beginner and you want to make something very versatile, an infinity dress is a good place to start. This dress requires only one seam and can convert i...
How to
Sew a Zipper in a Dress
Sewing a zipper into a dress requires a slightly different process than sewing a zipper into jeans or a handbag. First, choose the right type of zipper and adjust the length as needed. Then, prepare the opening on the dr...
The Best Way to Sew Piping In Your Projects
Make your own piping with this easy sewing technique Piping is a popular way to add contrast and detail to pillows and bags. You can also use it on other sewing projects, including jackets and dresses. Whether you are us...
