Master classes
18Bias-Cut Satin Midi Skirt: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step master class for sewing an elastic-waist satin midi skirt: choosing lightweight fabric, bias cutting with the Grasser pattern, steam-shrinking the waistline, sewing an enclosed seam without a serger, adding a double elastic waistband, and finishing the hem with a baby hem.
Knitted Collar: Calculating Stitches, Turtleneck, and Cowl
IntermediateFreeA guide to choosing a knitted collar shape, calculating stitches from head circumference and gauge, picking up stitches around the neckline, and knitting a turtleneck or cowl.
Dog Sweater on Two Needles: Measurements and Knitting
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step guide to knitting a sweater for a small dog: taking measurements, starting from the lower center section, shaping the armholes, the back, the neckband, the bottom trim, and optional sleeves.
Sock Toe on Knitting Needles: The Ribbon and Spiral Methods
IntermediateFreeTwo ways to knit a neat sock toe: the ribbon method, with decreases worked every other round and then every round, and the spiral method, with the decrease shifted over by one stitch each time. The source shows an example for 16 stitches per needle and binding off the last 4 stitches.
Simple Girl's Knitted Sweater: Stitch Pattern and a Detailed Tutorial
IntermediateFreeStep-by-step instructions for a girl's sweater for ages 4 to 12 (three sizes): the amount of Viking Bjork Yarn you'll need, a gauge of 25 stitches per 10 cm, knitting the back-and-front piece and the sleeves in the round in 1x1 ribbing and stockinette stitch, joining the pieces into a yoke, and working the yoke decreases from the chart.
Adult Knitted Helmet Hat: Balaclava With Neck Warmer
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for an adult helmet hat: a 2x2-ribbed cuff, a contrast thread marking 62 stitches for the snood section, crown decreases, picking up stitches for the lower section, and a stretchy bind-off with a needle.
How to Sew Gloves from a Pattern: Sizes and Assembly
IntermediateFreeStep-by-step master class on sewing gloves: measuring the palm without the thumb, sizes 5-9 for palm circumferences of 16-24 cm, full-size pattern sheets with a scale check, length adjustment, 1 mm tucks, 3 mm seams, the thumb, and side pieces A, B, C.
DIY Floor Embroidery Stand: Plan and Assembly
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for building a floor embroidery stand: the plan, marking the bars, drilling the holes, spacer dowels, wrapping the frame bars in fabric, M6 hardware, and assembling a structure you can rotate and adjust to work with both hands.
Crochet Chibi Fox: Amigurumi Pattern
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step crochet pattern for a Chibi Fox amigurumi: prepare orange, peach, brown, and white yarn; crochet the head, white muzzle, orange cap with muzzle overlay, two ears, body, white tail overlay, and tail; then embroider the details and assemble the toy.
Sew a Wrap Dress: Pattern and Sewing Tutorial
Intermediate2 hrFreeA detailed sewing tutorial for a wrap dress: download and print the A4 pattern at 100%, choose size 40-52 and height 158, 164, or 176, cut the fronts, back, sleeves, pockets, belt, facing, and ties from medium-weight natural fabric, then sew the darts, shoulders, pockets, sleeves, side seams, front edge and neckline facing, belt, and hem.
A Panama Hat for Stylish Spring: A Detailed Tutorial
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a two-layer panama hat: draft the pattern for the crown top, side band, and brim to your own measurements, fuse the pieces with interfacing and double-sided fusible web, sew and bind the seams with bias tape, join the crown to the brim, and finish with decorative metallic topstitching.
Crochet tulip: bud, leaf, and stem
IntermediateFreeCrochet tulip pattern made from dense fine yarn: stuffed core, 3 identical petals, elongated leaf, dimensional stem, and assembly with floral wire.
How to paint a doll body with acrylic: changing the color
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to change a doll body color with acrylic paint: disassemble the joints, mix a generous batch of thick paint, apply thin even layers with a sponge, add blush shading, and seal the result with spray varnish.
Sewing a Baby Sleep Sack for 1 to 4 Months: Pattern and Tutorial
Intermediate2 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a baby sleep sack: print and tape together the pattern (or draft it yourself from a grid diagram), cut the bib, back, and bag pieces, sew the lining to the batting and quilt it, gather the top of the bag, sew the bib to the front, insert a zipper into the side seam, join the outer fabric to the lining, and bind the raw edges with bias tape.
Puff Sleeve Pattern: Drafting and Modeling Variations
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to model a puff sleeve from a basic straight sleeve pattern: cut and spread the pieces for gathering at the hem, at the sleeve cap, or along both lines, while avoiding extra fabric near the underarm seam.
DIY Teardrop Backpack: Pattern, Zippers, and Straps
IntermediateFreeHow to sew a Teardrop backpack: prepare the outer and lining pieces, add 1.5 cm for the side zippers, mark the openings, stabilize the outer pieces with polyester batting, fusible interlining, or interfacing, then assemble the pockets, plackets, front, back, straps, and final backpack.
Two-piece swimsuit for a girl: pattern, elastic, and bows
IntermediateFreeHow to sew a two-piece swimsuit for a girl: draft the bottoms and top pattern, cut the pieces from stretch fabric, finish allowances, attach soft lingerie elastic, assemble the top, and sew on bows.
DIY Antoshka Baby Doll: A Tutorial with Patterns for the Doll and Its Clothes
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing the Antoshka baby doll: cut and sew the body pieces, stuff and cinch the arms, legs, and torso, reinforce the neck with a cardboard tube, attach the limbs with a hidden button-joint method, sew on the head with blind stitches, and sew the clothes from separate patterns with no seam allowances.
