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Clothing sewing master classes from Komok: dresses, skirts, jackets, fitting, pattern adjustments, and practical garment details.
BeginnerFreeHere's how to invisibly close a small hole in pants: prep a fabric patch and fusible interfacing, mix chopped-up thread with fabric glue, and set the patch with an iron through paper.
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.
BeginnerFreeYes, we women are mysterious creatures. 😏 Even a trip to the sauna calls for the right outfit. A comfortable, good-looking robe is simply a must-have for the sauna, steam room, or pool.
Beginner1 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for insulating leather jacket sleeves: mark and cut a batting insulation piece to the sleeve's inner width, cut a lining piece with extra allowance, zigzag-stitch the batting to the lining and sew the sleeve seam, attach a knit cuff to the insulation's lower edge while stretching it as you sew, and hand-sew the finished insulation piece to the raw edges of the shearling lining's armhole.
BeginnerFreeSummer is coming fast, and the sea and beach are calling. We're all tired of lockdowns and COVID, but there's one silver lining: we've started shopping online a lot more. And that's exactly where the trouble hides — it's easy to misjudge the size when you buy this way. So what do you do if you're heading to the beach tomorrow and there's no time to exchange the item? Or there's another common scenario — the top of your two-piece swimsuit fits perfectly, but the bottom is too big. I'll show you how to take in a swimsuit bottom simply and quickly, without a sewing machine — or rather, how to reduce its volume and give it an original touch.
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.
Beginner40 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for drafting a three-tier skirt pattern: take the main measurements — hip circumference and garment length, split into three tiers — plus extra height measurements from the waistline to the floor at the front, side, and back; calculate the first tier's width, adjust it using the reference points, and calculate the second and third tiers' widths using a gathering coefficient.
BeginnerFreeA short master class on repairing stretched knit cuffs: when it is easier to replace the cuff, how to unpick the old one, align the pieces, sew with a 1.5-2 mm stitch length, press the seams, and sew the cuff back in using 4 matching points.
BeginnerFreeThis guide explains how to repair a hole in a jacket: restore a torn seam, apply an adhesive patch to raincoat fabric, close a small burn hole in leather, disguise a visible tear with a zipper or reflective tape, and glue an inner patch on coated nylon or a down jacket.
BeginnerFreeSometimes a denim jacket or shirt still looks great, but the collar has worn out and lost its shape. A quick restoration lets you replace the collar on a shirt or jacket in a couple of hours and refresh a favorite piece — sometimes even turning it into a designer item.
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.
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step master class for sewing a warm neck warmer dickey from angora knit or French terry: print the universal pattern, cut the pieces, stabilize the shoulders, sew the shoulder seams, prepare the collar, and attach it using four control points.
AdvancedFreeA personal breakdown of sewing a kids' winter parka from a ready-made pattern: welt pockets, assembling the front panels and back, insulating the lining, setting in the zipper and hood, a waist drawstring with a grommet, a wind flap, and elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop tape — including fabric and insulation amounts used.
BeginnerFreeStep-by-step master class for a patchwork quilt from squares: cut 10 x 10 cm cotton squares, chain-piece them with a 0.75 cm seam allowance, press the top, layer backing-batting-patchwork top, quilt along the seams, secure the perimeter, and finish the edge with 4.5 cm wide bias binding.
Beginner1 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a double hat from an old sweater: take a single measurement — head circumference — cut the outer piece from the sweater's back and the lining from fleece, shape the crown seam with angled cuts, sew the outer layer and gather the top, assemble the lining in two steps for a snug fit, hand-sew the lining to the brim, then make and attach a fur pompom.
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.
BeginnerFreeThis step-by-step master class shows how to sew satin pajama shorts: take a ready-made pattern, enlarge it with an insert if needed, cut two one-piece leg details, sew the main edges, and prepare a waistband for elastic.
Beginner1 hrFreeA tutorial for a knit beanie hat: make a simple pattern from a single measurement, cut and sew the piece, finish the bottom edge, form pleats along the back seam, and decorate as you like.