description Professor Pincushion Overview
Professor Pincushion is an online sewing education project known primarily for step-by-step video tutorials on YouTube and its own website. Its lessons cover basic machine use, sewing techniques, alterations, garment construction, and projects based on downloadable patterns. The material is organized for home sewists, including beginners who need close demonstrations of individual procedures.
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Who created Professor Pincushion?
Professor Pincushion is the sewing education project co-founded by Tova Opatrny. Its website and YouTube channel have offered step-by-step sewing instruction since around 2009. [Professor Pincushion site](https://www.professorpincushion.com/)
What sewing skills does Professor Pincushion teach?
Lessons cover machine setup, hand sewing, garment construction, alterations, quilting, and pattern drafting. The tutorials range from sewing a buttonhole to creating custom pattern pieces for garments.
Does Professor Pincushion cover commercial sewing patterns?
Yes. Its YouTube playlists include sew-alongs and tutorials for brands such as McCall's, Butterick, Kwik Sew, and Simplicity.
Can I use Professor Pincushion without buying a paid course?
The project provides many free video tutorials and free downloadable patterns. One example is a step-by-step reusable fabric lunch bag project.
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