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No matter your skill level, our sewing projects for clothing, accessories, handmade gifts, stuffed animals, and beyond will hope you hone your skillset.
How adorable is this frog knitting pattern by Claire Garland aka Dot Pebbles? Don't miss the adorable video made of him - 2 million+ views!
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Learn how to start lever knitting (also known as Irish cottage style) which allows for faster, fluid movement and cuts down on repetitive wrist strain.
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Discover crochet tips and find inspiration on Your Crochet's free patterns blog. Read our post, 'Crochet Ideas and Free Patterns to Celebrate Fall'.
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
Discover crochet tips and find inspiration on Your Crochet's free patterns blog. Read our post, 'The 15 Best Animal Coaster Free Crochet Patterns'.
Basic knitting patterns are perfect for beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike! Build a handmade wardrobe of fashion staples with these 35+ fabulous knitting patterns!
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
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A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
Whether you're an experienced sewist or a beginner just starting out, here are 15 sewing tips and tricks you need to have in your arsenal.
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.
Learn how to start lever knitting (also known as Irish cottage style) which allows for faster, fluid movement and cuts down on repetitive wrist strain.
Amigurumi Armadillo Crochet Patterns
Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
BEST funny CRAFT memes on everything from glitter to craft rooms to craft hoarding to shopping at the craft store and life as a crafter and maker!
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but never knew where to start? Checkout this great list of 7 amazing knitting projects for beginners. Blankets, hats, slippers and more. Knit for yourself or give as gifts.
Learn how to sew slippery fabric by using these sewing tips for sewing lightweight fabric. Make tricky fabric easier to sew and work with!
One block at a time, and very relaxed, is the answer. If that's your tune, come crochet along. This post explains how to make entrelac crochet baby blankets. It's kind of funny: entrelac is actually an ancient crochet technique. But it creates rather modern-looking baby blankets and, in the right color schemes gorgeous throws. Video
I recently shared a crocheted Cascading Kimono Cardigan Pattern here on the blog so I thought it might be fun to share this knit kimono pattern today! This particular kimono is completely beginner friendly and it's made with my all time favorite super bulky yarn and large needles. It's so comfortable to wear and it's
Amigurumi Lucky Duckling Free Knitting Pattern
A great list of over 50 sewing tutorials, with many different sewing projects, tips and techniques. Many of these sewing tutorials include video lessons.
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How to Sew Spandex: In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to construct a one-piece spandex superhero costume using a home sewing machine. Contrary to popular belief, sewing spandex on a home machine is actually quite easy and effective with the right tools an…
This Robin amigurumi is a great project for intermediate and seasoned crocheters! You can use it to make any round, little bird you like.
Explore Your Crochet's free patterns blog and discover inspiring ideas to ignite your creativity. Read our post, 'Cute Cats Afghan Free Crochet Patterns'.
When you’re working with lightweight fabrics, a French seam is often the finish of choice. But if there’s a side-seam vent, you need a way to neatly end the seam…
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
Create the perfect Christmas tree with original Christmas bauble patterns. Give your tree a personal touch with these easy and fun granny patterns. Get creative and enjoy!
A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Needle felting artist Teresa Perleberg shares some of her needle felting secrets that she has learned over the years felting everyday.
This is a crochet cat scarf pattern inspired by Sandra Miller Maxfield's Cat Afghan 1997 This pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. The stitch is basic but you need to be familiar with colour changes. What you'll need to know: You'll need to have knowledge of some basic crochet techniques and stitches, including US half double crochet, slip stitch and colour changes. The pattern includes links to useful tutorials. What you'll need: • Yarn: I used stylecraft simply chunky yarn however, you can use any yarn you like • Scissors • Darning/tapestry needle • 5.5mm crochet hook (or recommended hook size for yarn)
Looking for free craft classes online? I put together a list of great websites where you can take free online craft classes and more. Learn crafts for free!
A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!