Author Archives: professorpincushion

How to Clean an Iron

Don't toss that old dirty iron. We show you some tips on how to bring an iron back to life and give it a good cleaning.

It's a pocket! It's a welt! Put it together and you have the welt pocket. We show you how to create one for your garments.

Nervous about sewing with jersey knit? Our tips will give you confidence to tackle this tricky fabric.

Show your pet some love by making this custom fleece pet bed.

Upcycle a vintage planter to turn it into a beautiful, unique pincushion

Use your own head measurement to make a fleece hat pattern and then learn how to sew it all together.

This fleece infinity scarf is an easy and perfect project for beginners.

Take a break from sewing to make this elegant tassel necklace.

Holiday sewing can be stressful! Find solace in Professor Pincushion's humorous take on holiday sewing and what to expect.

The catch stitch is an ideal stitch for when you need to hem knit garments.