Do you know how to determine the proper thread tension for your sewing machine for the type of fabric you are sewing? You are about to find out.

The perfect pair of jeans can be elusive, and when you find a pair, you shouldn’t let them go. Learn to repair holes that develop in your well-worn denims.

Making great-fitting garments begins with accurate measurements. Learn how to measure a bust, waist, hipline, and more for women, men, children and infants.

Learn to make a sewing pattern from your favorite t-shirt, tank top or collared shirt! It’s a fun, easy and cheap way to bring new life to a tired wardrobe.

In this first lesson of a series on how to make your own pants, learn which materials you’ll need, which measurements to take and how to take them.

Want to tackle a challenging sewing project while creating a customized pair of pants for yourself? In this lesson, put your measurements on pattern paper!

Continue drafting the pattern for your front pants block and finalize your pants’ shape in this DIY sewing lesson from Professor Pincushion.

Using the front pants pattern as the foundation, it’s time to move on to drafting the pants back block in this DIY sewing lesson from Professor Pincushion.

Continue creating your back pants block in this DIY sewing lesson as Professor Pincushion shows you how to add darts and shape the crotch curve.

Your front and back pants pattern blocks are almost done and ready to be tested! Before you do, double check to make sure things are correct.