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
Tag: top stitch
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.
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.
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.
Jacket Cuff
Finish the bottom of your jacket sleeve with a cuff. This is a professional way to finish your edges especially if you're sewing with a lining.
Jacket Lining
Your jacket will look professional inside and out with the addition of a beautiful lining. Don't let a lining make you nervous. You can do it and this video will show you how easy it actually is.
Jacket Hem Band
Adding a hem band to your garment? A hem band is a strip of fabric found at the bottom of your garment which helps finish the edge, along with the lining, plus it's a nice style detail. Watch to see how I add it to a jacket.
Hemline Zipper
Alter your sewing patterns to accommodate adding a zipper to the hemline. This is a great style detail to add to your garments and is not difficult to do.
Keyhole Cutout
Create a fabric window in your projects by sewing a keyhole cutout. This interesting way to embellish your projects and can be added anywhere!