In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
I love entrelac! I love that it can be manipulated to look like large rectangles with lots of drape or tiny rectangles that work like ribbing.
Making bows can be a fiddly business. We loop, and tie, and pull on skinny little pieces of ribbon and hope when we’re done that we end up with something kind of straight and pretty looking. It can leave even crafty folk feeling rather fumble fingered. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a little...
This interesting and very effective knit elastic border comes with breaded eye spokes! This stitch makes a beautiful knitting tight pattern!
Discover crochet tips and find inspiration on Your Crochet's free patterns blog. Read our post, 'Crochet Ideas and Free Patterns to Celebrate Fall'.
If you’ve ever watched an experienced knitter work with yarn and needles, you’ve probably picked that vibe of “having it all figured out”. How do they manage to get that aura of confidence and skill? Well, by spending years practising to, in fact, “have it all figured out”. Maybe not “all”, but definitely “most of […]
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
In this post, I'll go over how to find free vintage sewing books. There are a lot of vintage and antique books that are in the public domain now.
Hand stitching is an essential sewing skill every sewer should possess and master. This basic sewing skill is still very useful to many advanced projects.
Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.
Did you know Japanese people actually consider the presentation of a gift or product just as important as what’s inside? See how you can use a furoshiki to spruce up your gift packaging!
Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.
As with life, along your sewing journey there are moments that change you. Things you learn that blow your mind, and change the way you do things. When things like this happen, it can totally alter the way you think about sewing. Stop you from cringing over sewing an armhole, from shying away from certain […]
In almost ten years that I’ve been teaching people to knit, I noticed that most beginner (and not just beginner) mistakes happened because of the lack of understanding how the knitted fabric is created. The skill of understanding what happens when we make a stitch, what kind of stitch it is and how it interacts […]
Barbecues on warm summer evenings. Picnics in the park. Hot afternoons, lazing around at the beach. Flip flops! I love it all! And wouldn't you know, there are tons of DIY summer projects you can make for every adventure! I have waited a long time for summer to come this year, and now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, I'm just drooling over all the fun projects I want to try! When I was a kid, I loved to sew, and I remember one summer I made myself a pair of shorts. I think they had pigs on them? And
Learn how to work this great knit elastic stitch. Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of knitting this tight and complex pattern.
President Lincoln Skater Boy Origami How-to.
Sometimes, you want to sew a garment but you can't find a pattern for it! Here are some tips to teach you how to sew without a pattern! Read on here!
Learn how to work this great leaf knitting stitch by watching this video tutorial! Keep reading for tips on how to master this tight pattern.
Want to learn how to sew? Here are 20 essential tips for learning to sew for beginners that will help you to start your sewing journey today.
What is a Serger Machine? Learn their uses and functions, and find the best options for professional sewing right here!
Looking for some beginner amigurumi crochet patterns? Here is a collection of easy beginner patterns that will be fun to make.
How to Knit a Cable Heart | Free Knitting Pattern + Video Tutorial by #StudioKnit #knittingpattern #cableknitting
Learn how to make a DIY Blush with this tutorial - it's makeup that you could seriously (safely) eat The next in my continuing series of how to make
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
Download your free lamb knitting pattern by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles, with easy step by steps and DIY tutorial
Today I'll be showing you my favourite neckline finish for knit fabrics. It's my personal method for sewing knit neckline bindings, and I prefer it to the standard method!
This knitting decorative edge is a popular project because it beautifies objects and accessories. Watch this tutorial to learn this knitting edge.
Learn how to get a smooth, beautiful edge, avoiding that stair-step look of the normal bind-off with the Sloped Bind-Off Method. A simple technique that changes your...
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
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Invisible finish or in other words Invisible fasten off is a crochet technique to join stitches together and fasten off the yarn usually when crocheting in round. Traditional method to end the round is to join last stitch of the round with top of first stitch using slip stitch. Then to fasten off you cut the yarn,...
How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!
Simple Way To Transform A Trampoline Into Chic Seating
Crochet projects have gained immense popularity for their creative and practical appeal. In this article, we’ll take you through a delightful journey of crafting adorable bear coasters. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create charming bear-shaped coasters that will add a touch of cuteness to your home decor or make for thoughtful handmade […]
If you're looking to make an indoor camping experience, or just set up a little playroom, a fan fort is a guaranteed good time. They're also super simple to make. All you need are some sheets, a fan, and some fun! Use a duvet cover for an...
The new 'ride-astride' coat, for ladies who are fed up with side-saddling it? Beautiful long coat none the less. Mid to late 1910s with complete instructions in three languages.
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
