We, artists and designers, usually follow our hearts. My two blogs, TAAM & Tantu, are also driven by my heart. But, TAAM is a little more of my heart and Tantu is a little more of my brain. TAAM is purely an expression of my ideas and thoughts as a…
This post deals with drafting instructions for Basic (Plain) Set-in Sleeves that can be used as a base for many of the style variations in Set-in Sleeve. Hello my dear Tantu Reader! Weather has changed surprisingly quickly since this Monday as if teasing my words in last post that was…
This post deals with meaning and making of Raglan Style bodice and sleeve. This post also includes tips for Raglan style. Hi friend! As I promised, today’s post is dedicated to Raglan sleeves. This post is written in follow-up to the request of Ms Suneetha Yenamala. Before looking at the…
This post is about making patterns for all the types of princess line using a simple and basic sari blouse pattern. Dear Fashionista and Tantu Reader! Your reactions for the basic sari blouse pattern were awesome! Yes, good pattern making skills are developed from experience. So, I always try to get tips…
This DIY post is about making a basic pattern for sari blouse with minimum cuts and minimum darts. This pattern can be used as a base for any structural design variation in sari blouses, both useful for the beginners and the masters. Hello! How are you friend? I had been…
This post deals with pattern cutting and sewing (stitching) of a princess line (directed from neckline) blouse with raglan style. Hi Friend! Happy Deepavali/Diwali to all Indian Readers! Hope you celebrated your Diwali in eco-friendly way! Our previous posts were about Princess Line – Types and Tips, Princess line Blouse…
This post is aimed to understand princess seams or princess lines, their types and the impact of princess lines on the appearance of the wearer. This post is an attempt to design a princess line silhouette for a person with a figure type that is usually not suitable to try…
Hello!! How are you doing? Sorry, I have been a little busy with my new friends in my balcony for all these days! They are growing fast and I am enjoying photographing them! I have also been trying to pull out the artist within after a long time. I succeeded…
Hello Tantu Reader… How are you doing? Do you remember the bodice I dyed? Do you want to know what I did out of it? Come on, Let me show you My Shrug! (Photography by my husband, Venu) Here it is! A shrug can be patterned or plain. I decided…
