Create some custom arm guards for your costume with a basic pattern based on your own measurements. This tutorial will give you a basic foundation and then you can make it as elaborate as your costume needs are.
Costume Arm Guard
Basic Video
Lining for Skirt with Slit – Vent Extension
Wondering how to put a lining in a skirt with a slit - vent extension? This tutorial removes the mystery and takes you step-by-step through the process.
Fashionable Belt Loops – Jean Carriers
Transform regular jeans into fashion jeans by replacing your carriers with a fun fabric. This is a quick project and a great way to use your fabric scraps.
Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine
You'll want to watch this video, if you're considering purchasing your first sewing machine. Professor Pincushion goes through things which should be considered before making an important purchase for your new sewing hobby.
Collapsible Dog Bowl
Using a square of fabric treated with beeswax, you can make your furry pal a collapsible dog bowl to take along on all your hikes.
Beeswax Fabric
You can use beeswax to seal your textiles to create fabric that's food safe and easy to clean. Beeswax is inexpensive, natural, and easy to apply to fabric. Use your new fabric for future projects like snack and lunch bags.
Sewing with Stripes
Seeing stripes? We provide some helpful tips in sewing with this type of fabric so you can match your design with ease. Even beginners can master working with striped fabric.
Strapless Sweetheart Bodice
If you want to tackle, formal garment sewing, you'll want to see this step-by-step demonstration on sewing the strapless sweetheart bodice. There's a lot involved in sewing this elegant style, but it can be tackled by anyone for flawless results.
Pattern Weights
If you use a rotary cutter to cut things out, you'll definitely want some pattern weights. Use your fabric scraps to make your own for a fun, quick project.