Learn how to create the Hong Kong finish for a sleek, professional way to finish the raw edges of your most elegant garments.
Hong Kong Finish
Author Archives: professorpincushion
Rose Garden Dress – Butterick Pattern 5879
Follow along with Professor Pincushion to make an elegant spring dress from Butterick 5879.
Fabric Labels – Print On Fabric With Inkjet Printer
Learn how to print on fabric with your inkjet printer at home.
Side Seam Pocket Pattern
Want to add pockets to your garments? Learn how to draft the side seam pocket pattern.
Peter Pan Collared Shirt – Butterick Pattern 5890
Make a cute Peter Pan collared top with Butterick pattern 5890
Classy Dame Dress – Butterick Pattern 5880
Relive the past by making this classy dame dress from a reproduction of a Butterick 1951 pattern.
Flat-Felled Seam
If you want a seam that's durable and strong, you'll want to make that seam a flat-felled seam. Our tutorial shows you how to sew one.
McCall’s Pattern 6690 – Girls Dress
This adorable dress would look beautiful on any little girl. Learn how to make it with our full-length tutorial and easy directions using McCall's pattern 6690
Cross Stitch Basics and Holiday Card
Learn cross stitching basics, plus we'll show you how to create a cute holiday card.
Basic Dress Assembly
We show you how to use your basic dress bodice pattern and one of our skirts from our pattern making series to create an easy basic dress.