Have you been thinking of getting a sewing machine but didn’t know what to look out for, given the many different brands, styles, models and prices available nowadays? It’s understandable. After all, the sewing machine is one of the most hefty investments you’ll probably buy for your sewing room and hence it’s natural to feel a little anxious and lost with all the information available.
So you want to make your own flamenco dress. Great! Unless you are making a sleeveless flamenco dress though you face a challenge:
If you cut and sew your sleeves the same way you would for an ordinary dress lifting your arms either leads to the whole dress moving up or, if your dress is very fitted (as flamenco dresses usually are), you simply won’t be able to lift your arms the way you need to for flamenco dancing.
To find out how to solve this problem read on ..
Volantes (ruffles or frills) are an essential part of almost any flamenco dress. In this article I explain what types of ruffles there are and hoe they are made.
Have you thought of making your own flamenco dress but can’t find sewing patterns?
Check out the Patterns page and get your personal sewing pattern.
