Master classes
15Bias-Cut Satin Midi Skirt: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step master class for sewing an elastic-waist satin midi skirt: choosing lightweight fabric, bias cutting with the Grasser pattern, steam-shrinking the waistline, sewing an enclosed seam without a serger, adding a double elastic waistband, and finishing the hem with a baby hem.
How to Sew Gloves from a Pattern: Sizes and Assembly
IntermediateFreeStep-by-step master class on sewing gloves: measuring the palm without the thumb, sizes 5-9 for palm circumferences of 16-24 cm, full-size pattern sheets with a scale check, length adjustment, 1 mm tucks, 3 mm seams, the thumb, and side pieces A, B, C.
Sew a Wrap Dress: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
Intermediate2 hrFreeA detailed sewing tutorial for a wrap dress: download and print the A4 pattern at 100%, choose size 40-52 and height 158, 164, or 176, cut the fronts, back, sleeves, pockets, belt, facing, and ties from medium-weight natural fabric, then sew the darts, shoulders, pockets, sleeves, side seams, front edge and neckline facing, belt, and hem.
A Panama Hat for Stylish Spring: A Detailed Tutorial
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a two-layer panama hat: draft the pattern for the crown top, side band, and brim to your own measurements, fuse the pieces with interfacing and double-sided fusible web, sew and bind the seams with bias tape, join the crown to the brim, and finish with decorative metallic topstitching.
Sewing a Baby Sleep Sack for 1 to 4 Months: Pattern and Tutorial
Intermediate2 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a baby sleep sack: print and tape together the pattern (or draft it yourself from a grid diagram), cut the bib, back, and bag pieces, sew the lining to the batting and quilt it, gather the top of the bag, sew the bib to the front, insert a zipper into the side seam, join the outer fabric to the lining, and bind the raw edges with bias tape.
Puff Sleeve Pattern: Drafting and Modeling Variations
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to model a puff sleeve from a basic straight sleeve pattern: cut and spread the pieces for gathering at the hem, at the sleeve cap, or along both lines, while avoiding extra fabric near the underarm seam.
DIY Teardrop Backpack: Pattern, Zippers, and Straps
IntermediateFreeHow to sew a Teardrop backpack: prepare the outer and lining pieces, add 1.5 cm for the side zippers, mark the openings, stabilize the outer pieces with polyester batting, fusible interlining, or interfacing, then assemble the pockets, plackets, front, back, straps, and final backpack.
Two-piece swimsuit for a girl: pattern, elastic, and bows
IntermediateFreeHow to sew a two-piece swimsuit for a girl: draft the bottoms and top pattern, cut the pieces from stretch fabric, finish allowances, attach soft lingerie elastic, assemble the top, and sew on bows.
DIY Textile Stained Glass: 2 Fabric Methods
IntermediateFreeThis master class explains two textile stained-glass methods: a faster machine-sewn version with colored “windows” and black strips, and a reverse stained-glass method where colored pieces are fixed under a dark top layer and the cut outline is hand-stitched.
Satin pajama camisole: pattern and sewing tutorial
IntermediateFreeThis step-by-step tutorial shows how to sew a satin camisole for a pajama set: prepare the pattern, cut the pieces with seam allowances, sew the darts, interface the front facing, insert the straps, and assemble the top.
Learn to Sew Boxer Briefs — A Tutorial with Ready-Made Patterns
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing boxer briefs from knit fabric using ready-made patterns (sizes 46, 48, 50, 52): assemble the fly, bind it with bias tape, join the double gusset to the front and back pieces, calculate and sew on the elastic waistband using four alignment marks, and hem the bottom edge.
DIY silk lingerie-style top
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a lingerie-style top: fabric choice, base pattern, cutting, darts, French side seams, straps, facing, and a narrow rolled hem finish.
Knit-Fabric Hoodie: Sewing a Hood and Cuffs
IntermediateFreeMake a sweatshirt-fleece hoodie step by step: choose the knit fabric, cut the pattern pieces, sew a lined hood, join the shoulders and neckline, set in the sleeves, sew the side seams and attach the rib-knit cuffs and hem band.
Cut-on kimono sleeve: 3 drafting methods
IntermediateFreeWe break down how to draft a kimono-style cut-on sleeve from a basic pattern: transfer darts, shape the back and front pieces, create a shoulder-dart version, and choose the grainline direction.
What to Do with Old Kids' T-Shirts? Sew a Cozy Blanket
Intermediate3 hrFreeA detailed tutorial for sewing a blanket from old kids' T-shirts: choose the right knit fabric and cut it into blocks of the right size, trim the pieces to a template and lay out the print, sew the blocks into a top using one of three knit-sewing methods, assemble the blanket with batting and backing, quilt it, and finish the edge with binding.
