Course Overview
Teacher
Professor Pincushion has been picking up the thread and needle for over 15 years. She has experience in apparel and home decorating sewing, quilting, and embroidery. She’s taught private and group sewing lessons and continues to develop her own... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 39 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 3
- Exercises 40
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83 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREEClothes Making lesson 1Free7 CQ
Vintage style skirts are back! In this lesson, Professor Pincushion teaches you how to draft a full circle skirt pattern based on your measurements.
with Professor PincushionVintage style skirts are back! In this lesson, Professor Pincushion teaches you how to draft a full circle skirt pattern based on your measurements.
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15 minClothes Making lesson 28 CQ
With your pattern complete, it’s time to start sewing your flirty, full circle skirt. In this lesson, Professor Pincushion shows you the step by step process.
with Professor PincushionWith your pattern complete, it’s time to start sewing your flirty, full circle skirt. In this lesson, Professor Pincushion shows you the step by step process.
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15 minClothes Making lesson 38 CQ
Transform a basic skirt pattern into a sleek pencil skirt that tapers at the bottom. You’ll add a kick pleat to add more movement to the form-fitting garment.
with Professor PincushionTransform a basic skirt pattern into a sleek pencil skirt that tapers at the bottom. You’ll add a kick pleat to add more movement to the form-fitting garment.
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13 minClothes Making lesson 47 CQ
The a-line skirt is narrow at the waist and flares out at the bottom, and the flared skirt bells out even more! Learn how to make either garment in this lesson.
with Professor PincushionThe a-line skirt is narrow at the waist and flares out at the bottom, and the flared skirt bells out even more! Learn how to make either garment in this lesson.
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11 minClothes Making lesson 56 CQ
Are you making a super cute DIY skirt? Make it even better by adding pockets to it! This lesson shows how to draft a pattern and sew in the pockets.
with Professor PincushionAre you making a super cute DIY skirt? Make it even better by adding pockets to it! This lesson shows how to draft a pattern and sew in the pockets.
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8 minClothes Making lesson 65 CQ
A skirt yoke is a separate panel at the top of the skirt that adds distinction and style. Learn how to draft one for you skirt in part 1 of 2.
with Professor PincushionA skirt yoke is a separate panel at the top of the skirt that adds distinction and style. Learn how to draft one for you skirt in part 1 of 2.
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11 minClothes Making lesson 76 CQ
This lesson continues Professor Pincushions’s demonstration on creating your own skirt yoke pattern that can be added to any skirt variation!
with Professor PincushionThis lesson continues Professor Pincushions’s demonstration on creating your own skirt yoke pattern that can be added to any skirt variation!
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15 minClothes Making lesson 88 CQ
Does your skirt need an extra little something to spice it up? In this lesson, learn how to create a pattern for adding a ruffle to any skirt!
with Professor PincushionDoes your skirt need an extra little something to spice it up? In this lesson, learn how to create a pattern for adding a ruffle to any skirt!
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16 minClothes Making lesson 99 CQ
Add flare and style to any skirt by sewing in a kick pleat with a contrasting color! Kick pleats make walking in tight skirts much breezier and easier.
with Professor PincushionAdd flare and style to any skirt by sewing in a kick pleat with a contrasting color! Kick pleats make walking in tight skirts much breezier and easier.
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17 minClothes Making lesson 109 CQ
Add pleats to your flared skirt for a fuller look! This DIY sewing lesson shows you how to make the alterations to your existing skirt pattern.
with Professor PincushionAdd pleats to your flared skirt for a fuller look! This DIY sewing lesson shows you how to make the alterations to your existing skirt pattern.
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9 minClothes Making lesson 115 CQ
These days, gals like to wear their pants and skirts at a waistline lower than the waist. Learn how to lower the waistline to your hip in this first lesson.
with Professor PincushionThese days, gals like to wear their pants and skirts at a waistline lower than the waist. Learn how to lower the waistline to your hip in this first lesson.
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9 minClothes Making lesson 125 CQ
Part 2 of Professor Pincushions’s sewing lesson on lowering a skirt’s waistline continues perfecting and finishes your custom, hipster skirt.
with Professor PincushionPart 2 of Professor Pincushions’s sewing lesson on lowering a skirt’s waistline continues perfecting and finishes your custom, hipster skirt.
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10101 min10-part Clothes Making course57 CQ
Are you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
with Professor PincushionAre you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
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10119 min10-part Clothes Making course63 CQ
Hate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
with Professor PincushionHate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
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10115 min10-part Clothes Making course64 CQ
Making your own tank top or t-shirt is easier than you think. Professor Pincushion shows you how to use your own measurements to create patterns for a basic t-shirt or tank top. For even more unique fun, you can learn how to do variations to the blocks in order to add different types of sleeves, yokes, and even a t-shirt dress. Once you have your pattern, let us show you how to sew it all together. Making your own unique clothes is fun and creative.
with Professor PincushionMaking your own tank top or t-shirt is easier than you think. Professor Pincushion shows you how to use your own measurements to create patterns for a basic t-shirt or tank top. For even more unique fun, you can learn how to do variations to the blocks in order to add different types of sleeves, yokes, and even a t-shirt dress. Once you have your pattern, let us show you how to sew it all together. Making your own unique clothes is fun and creative.
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8173 min8-part Crafts course90 CQ
Expert sewist Professor Pincushion takes you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and instructions you need to make fashionable DIY accessories and necessities.
with Professor PincushionExpert sewist Professor Pincushion takes you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and instructions you need to make fashionable DIY accessories and necessities.
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448 min4-part Clothes Making course26 CQ
Have some sewing repairs to do, but need a few sewing tips to get started? Learn important sewing tricks from expert seamstress Professor Pincushion, including how to repair a hole in your jeans!
with Professor PincushionHave some sewing repairs to do, but need a few sewing tips to get started? Learn important sewing tricks from expert seamstress Professor Pincushion, including how to repair a hole in your jeans!
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10101 min10-part Clothes Making course57 CQ
Are you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
with Professor PincushionAre you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
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461 min4-part Clothes Making course33 CQ
Step into clothes-making with this course on how to make a wrap top, front slit maxi dress from style blogger and designer Mimi G Style. From taking measurements to trying it on, make a DIY dress!
with Mimi G StyleStep into clothes-making with this course on how to make a wrap top, front slit maxi dress from style blogger and designer Mimi G Style. From taking measurements to trying it on, make a DIY dress!
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11158 min11-part Clothes Making course85 CQ
Want to take a different approach to dressing for prom? DIY master Sophie Maletsky shows you how to make a custom duct tape prom dress in this challenging and rewarding course.
with Sophie's WorldWant to take a different approach to dressing for prom? DIY master Sophie Maletsky shows you how to make a custom duct tape prom dress in this challenging and rewarding course.
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19233 min19-part Clothes Making course126 CQ
Discover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
with Sure Fit DesignsDiscover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
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653 min6-part Clothes Making course30 CQ
In this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
with Izzy MeimsaabIn this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
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10121 min10-part Crafts course67 CQ
Stamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
with Fabulously ArtsyStamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
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1248 min12-part Crafts course30 CQ
We’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
with uBloomWe’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
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354 min3-part Crafts course28 CQ
Make a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
with Fiber Designs By AnnMake a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
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659 min6-part Crafts course32 CQ
Combine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
with Deby ColesCombine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
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1371 min13-part Crafts course42 CQ
In this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
with Video WorkbenchIn this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
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7138 min7-part Clothes Making course73 CQ
Making your own clothes isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Follow along as Mimi G—fashion designer and style blogger—shows you how to put together a cute DIY skirt from start to finish.
with Mimi G StyleMaking your own clothes isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Follow along as Mimi G—fashion designer and style blogger—shows you how to put together a cute DIY skirt from start to finish.
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10119 min10-part Clothes Making course63 CQ
Hate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
with Professor PincushionHate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
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21172 min21-part Crafts course95 CQ
Appliqué, the process of sewing small fabric pieces onto a background, is an exciting way to explore textiles. In this course, learn about fusible web appliqué and construct a floral hanging quilt.
with Chatterbox QuiltsAppliqué, the process of sewing small fabric pieces onto a background, is an exciting way to explore textiles. In this course, learn about fusible web appliqué and construct a floral hanging quilt.
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19233 min19-part Clothes Making course126 CQ
Discover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
with Sure Fit DesignsDiscover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
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653 min6-part Clothes Making course30 CQ
In this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
with Izzy MeimsaabIn this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.