Have you ever wondered about the tomato pincushion? Join Professor Pincushion as she gives a fun brief history into this icon sewing tool, from its origin story to what we know and love today.
History of the Pin Cushion
Videos
Linen Fabric
Linen fabric can be a dream to sew with, especially for beginners. Check out this video to get a general overview of sewing with linen so you know how to make the most of it. This tutorial covers care suggestions, cutting, marking, pressing, and also sewing machine settings.
Batting 101
When it comes to quilting, there can be a lot of battings to choose from. Get the basics to make sure you choose the right one for your project.
Hem Gauge – Hemming Tricks
Hemming can be a time consuming process but this video gives you a few tricks to make the process faster and easier, using basting stitches or a hem gauge.
Continuous Thread Sewing
Continuous thread stitching (a.k.a. continuous dart) is a nifty sewing technique in which the sewing machine sews with the bobbin thread only to avoid doing a back stitch at one end. It's helpful when sewing darts in sheer fabric.
Seam Allowance Grading
Creating garments isn't just about sewing seams. The steps in between are just as important, like seam allowance grading. This tutorial covers what seam allowance grading is, why it's done, and how to do it.
French Piping
Piping can be used to finish edges for an elegant detail. Use this French seam method as a way to make those raw edges look finished so it looks beautiful on the garment's right and wrong side.
Stabilizers 101
Dealing with a finicky fabric? Stabilizers are a great way to make sewing garments headache-free and get more professional results when sewing clothes. No matter the type of fabric, you can make stabilizers work for you. This video goes over the different types of stabilizers and how to use them.
Bullion Knot
The Bullion Knot is a decorative embroidery stitch that adds depth and texture to your designs. Learn how to sew this unique but tricky stitch.