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
Basic Video
Professor Pincushion Pop Quiz
How much has The Professor's Assistant learned about sewing over the years? He gets his first pop quiz! Will he pass and earn a gold pincushion?
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.
Seam Ripper
You'll have to break out that seam ripper at one time or another. Make sure you use this handy tool with minimum damage to your fabric and learn quick ways to get the job done so you can get back to sewing.
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.
EL Wire Hoodie – Electroluminescent Wire
Looking to add an embellishment that catch people's attention? Watch this overview on sewing with electroluminescent (EL) wire that can be added to any project and lit up with regular batteries.
Working With Denim
Denim is popular fabric because of its durability and style, but it can also cause problems due to its weight. Don't let that discourage you from making jeans, jackets, and other garments. Get some handy tips before diving in.
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.
Sewing With Thick Layers
If you're getting frustrated with your sewing machine when attempting to sew through thick layers, check out this video for some handy tips in getting past the tough parts.