Master classes
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Tie-dye T-shirt
Beginner1 projectFreeA simple tie-dye project for a bright cotton T-shirt using a fork, rubber bands and fabric dye.
How to Sew a Pleated Fabric Face Mask You Can Reuse
BeginnerFreeThis tutorial shows how to sew a simple, reusable pleated fabric mask. The base is cut from a 20x36 cm rectangle, and side strips cover the raw edges and hold the elastic in place.
How to Fix Pants: Disguise a Hole and Make It Invisible
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.
How to Restore Stretched Knit Cuffs
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.
How to Make a Camouflage Net: Materials and 3 Weaving Methods
BeginnerFreeHow to make a textile camouflage net: choosing a nylon or fishing-net base, preparing natural-colored fabric scraps, setting up a net on a 4-5 m² work area, and using three fill techniques — the snake weave, fringe, or a mixed method.
Refreshing an Old Worn Faux Leather Bag
BeginnerFreeA tutorial on refreshing an old, peeling faux leather bag: strip away the damaged coating, refresh the lining if needed, paint the base with acrylic paint, and seal the results with acrylic varnish.
How to Repair a Hole in a Jacket: Seam, Patch, and Disguise
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.
DIY Knit Neck Warmer Dickey: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
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.
How to Pick Up Dropped Stitches and Close a Hole in Knitted Fabric
BeginnerFreeStep-by-step repair for a snag in knitted fabric: choose matching yarn, pick up dropped stitches with a crochet hook, join them with a grafting stitch without tightening the fabric, and secure the yarn on the wrong side.
Felt Fox Mask: Hand-Drawn Pattern and Blanket Stitch
BeginnerFreeStep-by-step master class for a felt fox mask: measure the child's forehead from temple to temple, draw the base, nose, lashes, and ear pieces, cut the details without seam allowances, sew on the decoration, attach ribbon or elastic, and join the layers with blanket stitch.
Patchwork Quilt from Squares with Polyester Batting
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.
How to Sew a Terry Cloth Bathrobe for the Pool or Sauna from a Bath Towel
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.
How to Insulate the Sleeves of a Leather Jacket Yourself
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.
How to Quickly Take In a Swimsuit Bottom by Hand
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.
Satin Pajama Shorts: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
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.
Insulated Bottle Sleeve: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step tutorial for an insulated sleeve for a 2-liter bottle: 35 x 35 cm insulation, an 11 cm bottom disk, fabric with seam allowances, a drawstring casing, an 80 cm cord, and acrylic paint decor.
Sewing a Three-Tier Skirt: A Pattern for Every Size
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.
How to Finish a Leather Edge at Home
BeginnerFreeThis master class explains how to finish a raw leather edge: choosing the right knife for a clean cut, dyeing the edge, waxing it, and burnishing it with a slicker for a neat result.
