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Professor Pincushion
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Want to create a simple, stable waistband for lightweight garments like skirts? Be sure to check out our tutorial on using twill tape :D
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Twill Tape Waistband
Professor Pincushion demonstrates how to sew in the twill tape in order to create a clean looking waistband for your project. This same technique can also be used with satin ribbon.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Want to see a demo of me putting in a collar of jacket? Check out the video that's now on our YouTube channel. You'll see the process is super easy and beginner friendly :D
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How to Sew a Jacket Collar
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December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Sleeves! Most garments need them and easing in that sleeve cap can be tricky. Be sure to watch our video to see a demonstration on the set-in sleeve for a jacket.
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Sleeve
See a step-by-step demonstration from taking a sleeve pattern and sewing it into the armhole of a garment. This is a common process used for most set-in sleeves found in shirts, jackets, and dresses.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Wanting to give your garments that finished look? You'll definitely want to do some top stitching. Watch our video to see a demo :D
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Top Stitch
A top stitch is a finishing stitch, usually sewn on the edge of pieces that have been sewn together. It's commonly found on pieces connected to a facing, like with collars. It can take a piece from lo...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Tucks are decorative folds found on the right side of the garment and, in my opinion, super cool :D Watch our video to see how to do them. 🥰
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Tuck
Tucks are a decorative element in garment sewing in which the fabric is pinched together and then stitched. This creates a small fold seen on the right side of the garment to give it a unique look and...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Want to add a little extra something to that hemline? We have a video for that! :D Learn to add ribbon or lace to your hemline with our demonstration.
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Adding Trim to a Hem
Don't want your hems to look plain? Jazz it up with some trim and make those hemlines pop. This demonstration shows you how to add a flat trim, like ribbon, braiding, or lace, using your sewing machin...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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A few weeks ago, we talked about the lapped zipper. This time were talking about another sewing method: the center seam zipper. This is one of the easiest ways to put a zipper in :D
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Centered Zipper
Don't be afraid of sewing in a zipper. One of the easiest methods is putting one in the center of the seam. Sew around the zipper sides, remove the seam stitches, and voila! A working zipper. Watch th...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Did you know you can move darts to different locations on your pattern? It's actually really easy to do. Watch our tutorial to see how :D
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Shifting a Dart
Want to move the dart on your sewing pattern to a different spot? You can and it's actually very easy to do. Grab your pattern, some tracing paper, and a pencil and let's move a dart together.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Do you know you don't have to just do an elastic waistband, but can also include a drawstring? It's true and so easy to do! Watch our video to see how it's done!
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Drawstring Elastic Waistband
Want to take your waistband game up a notch on your pajama bottoms or workout pants? Try adding a drawstring to your elastic waistband in order to tighten this area even more. You can use this method ...
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September 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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It's Tuesday, so time to check out a video from Professor Pincushion. Maybe you'll want to watch our video on the hook and eye. Now available to watch on our YouTube channel :D
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August 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Don't want to do a buttonhole? You should try a button loop instead :D Watch our video for a demo of me putting some onto a jacket
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August 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Double darts! They're just like regular darts, only double the fun in sewing. Check out our video to see me giving a demonstration on sewing one. :)
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Double Dart
If you want your garments to look like they fit you well, then you'll definitely want to sew darts. This is the best way to contour fabric to fit your curves. This video focuses specifically on the do...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Do you have a shank button you need to put on your garment? Check out our video to see a detailed tutorial on how to do it.
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Shank Button
The shank button is a button in which the button sits on top of a metal shank the process to sew them on is a little different than your usual flat button. But you'll want to make sure you sew them on...
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July 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Don't want to use a button or snap? You can use velcro as the fastener for your project. Our video will show you how to use the sew-in kind :)
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Sew on Velcro
Velcro is a good alternative to doing a clasp for your project. Its easy, fast, and works great. Watch this video to find out what you need to learn about velcro and how to go about to applying it to ...
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June 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Have you made your petticoat pattern yet? Now it's time to sew it together :D Watch our petticoat assembly video
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Petticoat Assembly
This step by step tutorial shows you how to sew a retro style petticoat.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Want to make your circle skirt look fuller? You should add a petticoat. Watch our video to see how to draft your own based on your measurements.
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Petticoat Pattern
Want a fuller look for your full circle skirts? Learn to draft a pattern for a retro petticoat using your own measurements.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Want to create a padded laptop sleeve? Here's a free video tutorial for you. Plus, there's a bonus learning technique of doing the reverse applique. :D
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Laptop Sleeve
Learn how to create a customized laptop sleeve that's fashionable and protects your laptop. Using just a half yard of fabric, you can create a unique holder that also utilizes the technique of reverse...
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May 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Want to learn how to use the heavy duty snap tool to add snaps to your projects like coats, jackets, and pant? Then we'll want to check out our tutorial :D
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Heavy Duty Snaps
This tutorial shows you the different parts of heavy duty snaps and how to use a snap tool kit in order to correctly attach them to your project. This is a great way to add fasteners to more of your h...
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April 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Want to use your freshly drafted basic skirt pattern and create a real skirt? A basic skirt assembly is now available to watch on our youtube channel :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hwv...
How To Sew a Basic Skirt
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April 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Want to try your hand at creating a basic skirt block in order to make a pattern or build upon for other skirt styles? Check out our tutorial which is now free :)
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April 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Don't have an invisible zipper but still want your zipper to be hidden. You should watch our tutorial on the lapped zipper method. :D
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Lapped Zipper
Don't have an invisible zipper but still want your zipper hidden? By using the lapped zipper sewing method, you'll end up with a zipper hidden behind a flapped seam for a flawless look. The best part ...
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March 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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One of our premium videos is now FREE for everyone and it even has a downloadable pattern available. Learn how to make your own easy sleep mask for all your nap needs.
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Sleep Mask
These sleep masks are fun to make and fun to wear. They also make great gifts. Follow along with our free pattern and tutorial.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Want to learn how to sew a pair of jeans? Our how-to video is now free to watch for everyone :D
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Jeans Assembly
This tutorial takes you through the whole process of assembling a basic pair of jeans. We cover everything from the zippered fly, pockets, waistband and belt loops.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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New tutorial that's perfect for Valentine's Day. Learn to make this cute heart-shaped tote bag and, even better, we have a FREE downloadable pattern for you. I'm taking mine on my next trip to a book store. 🥰
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Heart Shaped Tote Bag - Professor Pincushion
Here's a project with a lot of heart. Download our free pattern and watch this tutorial to see how to sew this fun heart shaped tote bag. This sewing project is not only handy but will catch people's ...
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February 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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If you did our circle skirt pattern drafting, the next part is now up on our website and YouTube channel. Learn how to sew your circle skirt together with our easy tutorial 🥰
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Circle Skirt Assembly - Professor Pincushion
This video will show you how to use your custom pattern in order to sew a full circle skirt. It'll take you through the whole process from fabric pieces to a completed skirt that will be sure to catch...
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January 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM