Take an existing skirt or dress and add pockets to it in order to make it more practical for your needs. It's easy to do with an existing seam, the help of a pattern, some extra fabric, and a few sewing tools.
Adding Pockets to Skirts
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Shorten Cuffed Sleeve
Save money from getting your cuffed sleeves altered by a tailor and do it yourself in a few easy steps. Shorten your Cuffed Sleeves with ease and all you need is your shirt, a few tools, and your sewing machine.
T-Shirt Alteration – V-Neck
Take a crew neck t-shirt and alter it into a v-neck style. The good news is you can use the existing neckband.
Elbow Patches
Add elbow patches to your jackets and sweaters to extend the life of your garments while also adding a fun style detail. This video shows you how to create your own and sew them on.
Gathering Fabric
This tutorial covers the sewing term gathering which is common in apparel and craft projects. When you need to add fullness or ruffles, gathering is a perfect option to help you get there. This technique is also used in order to ease fabric pieces together. Learn the correct way to gather for an elegant and balanced look.
Godet – Seam Insert
The godet is an extra bit of fabric, meant to add flounce and flair to the hemline area. It can be subtle in matching fabric or make a statement in contrasting. This tutorial shows you how to add it to a seam.
Hemming Knit Fabric
Are you tired of your hems looking wavy or stretched out on knit fabric? Our video offers some tips and tricks so your knit garments turn out looking their best.
Drawstring Hood
Learn how to sew the hood section when making a hoodie. This tutorial will show you how to make it a drawstring hood and with a lining.
Split Hoodie Pockets
Don't walk around with cold hands, learn how to sew split pockets for your hoodie. This variation of a patch pocket is easy to accomplish and will make your garment even better.