In this demonstration, you'll see how to create a nice finished pocket and how to use your pattern to find out where it needs to be placed on your project.
Shirt Pocket
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Sleep Mask
These sleep masks are fun to make and fun to wear. They also make great gifts.
Stay Stitch
Stay Stitching helps keep curved edges from distorting and stretching. Watch this tutorial to learn how to create this stitch.
Straight Seam
A seam is two separate pieces of fabric stitched together. Seams can be curvy or straight and many of the projects you will do will require a lot of seams in order to bring the whole project together.
Straight Stitch
Watch this video to start practicing doing a simple stitch. Also learn the fundamentals on what your normal machine settings are and how to do a backstitch and stitch around corners
Thread Sewing Machine
Are you nervous about using a sewing machine? Let us help make you comfortable. We'll show you how to thread the machine and the bobbin and you'll be stitching in no time.
Top Stitch
A top stitch is a finishing stitch, usually sewn on the edge of pieces that have been sewn together.
Twill Tape Waistband
Professor Pincushion demonstrates how to sew in the twill tape in order to create a clean looking waistband for your project. This same technique can also be used with satin ribbon.