Master classes
18Japanese Sashiko Embroidery: Working Principles and a Quick Master Class
Beginner1 hr1 projectFreeA quick master class on sashiko embroidery: materials and tools, pattern transfer onto fabric, line stitching sequence, 3-to-2 stitch ratio technique, thread fastening without knots, and common beginner mistakes.
Tie-dye T-shirt
Beginner1 projectFreeA simple tie-dye project for a bright cotton T-shirt using a fork, rubber bands and fabric dye.
Macramé mirror: a decorative rope frame
Beginner55 min1 projectFreeA step-by-step project for making a warm, textured rope frame for a round mirror.
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.
Dog Hat Knitting Pattern: Measurements and 2 Simple Designs
BeginnerFreeA guide to choosing the right hat style for small and short-haired dogs, taking measurements, and knitting two basic designs: a simple tube hat and an ear-hole hat.
Crochet Frog Hat: Simple Pattern and Headband
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step frog hat tutorial: materials, taking measurements, crocheting the crown top-down, calculating the crown size by wedge or gauge, the plain lower section without increases, eyes, pupils, assembling the face, and a separate knitting pattern for the frog headband.
How to Crochet a Strong Bag Handle and Attach a Carabiner
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to crochet a dense flat handle from T-shirt ribbon yarn and attach it to two carabiners without sewing it on by hand.
Crochet Fingerless Mitts for Beginners: Rectangle and Thumb
BeginnerFreeCrocheting simple fingerless mitts: taking hand measurements, working a rectangle to the right height and circumference, seaming it with a thumb opening, and finishing the thumb with three rounds.
How to Knit Slipper Socks: Measurements, Yarn, and a Simple Example
BeginnerFreeA breakdown of knitting slipper socks on two needles: how to take measurements, choose yarn and a stitch pattern, calculate yarn amounts, and knit a simple example in size 36-38.
Knitted Children's Hat for Beginners: Yarn, Stitch Patterns, and Ear Flaps
BeginnerFreeA breakdown of a knitted children's hat for beginners: what yarn you need, which stitch patterns won't press on the child, how to place the ear flaps, and how to knit a simple example for a 1-year-old.
How to Knit Seamless Mittens on 2 Needles
BeginnerFreeThis master class explains how to calculate stitches, knit the upper and lower parts of a mitten on two needles, join them as you work, and shape the thumb.
Mosaic Crochet: Charts, Rows, Working in the Round, and from the Center
BeginnerFreeLearn mosaic crochet: how to read the chart, work it in rows, crochet it in the round, and expand it from the center — all without long floats on the wrong side.
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 Knit Short-Row Slippers on Two Needles
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step tutorial for short-row slippers: calculating the length for a European size 38 foot, casting on 19 stitches, working the 19/15/12/9/6/3 short-row sequence, repeating it six times for the toe, and seaming the heel and sole flat.
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.
Crochet Shower Scrubber: Yarn, a Long Style, and a Round Sponge
BeginnerFreeWe cover which yarn to choose for a crocheted scrubber, how to crochet the long style on a 36-chain foundation with puff stitches, how to make sturdy handles, and how to work a round scrubber with loop stitches.
