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Quilting 1: Basics for Beginners by Kollabora
Wikipedia says: "Quilting is the process of sewing of two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. Typically, quilting is... Read More
Sewing: How To Make Underwear by Ohhh Lulu Sews
Ever wanted to make your own underwear? Sarah from Ohhh Lulu curated us a great skillset to nail all the techniques. Learn it all, from measuring to sewing with elastic and stretch lace... Read More- How To Measure And Select Elastics
- How To Make Lace Underwear
- How To Sew Panties
- How To Sew Stretch Fabrics On a Regular Sewing Machine
- How to Sew Lingerie Elastic
- How To Sew Gusset Lining
- How To Sew Fold Over Elastic In a Loop
- How To Make Lace Edge Finishes For Lingerie
- How To Dye Elastic And Notions
- How To Sew Elastics
- How To Choose Fabric For a Bra
- How to sew a hook and eye to a bra
Sewing: How to Make Swimwear by Kollabora
Get ready for beach season! We'll show you how to draft your own bikini and one-piece swimsuit patterns, how to pick and attach a lining and elastic bands, and how to sew tricky... Read More
Sewing: How To Make Activewear by Fehr Trade Patterns
Can't find the style that fits you best, don't like the fabric? Why not make your own activewear? Our expert Melissa Fehr from Fehr Trade Patterns curated this very helpful Skillset. Active... Read More- A Guide To Activewear
- How To Build Your Activewear Wardrobe
- How To Sew Elastics
- A Better Elastic Waistband Finish
- How To Sew A Buff
- How To Turn Leggings Into Wide-Legged Yoga Pants
- How To Add Grippy Elastic To Cycling Shorts Hems
- A Guide To Coverstitch Machines
- Coverstitch Binder Attachment Tips & Tricks
Crochet 1: Beginner Stitches by Kollabora
Learn to crochet with these easy stitches! Adding these techniques to your repertoire will enable you to make a large range of fun crochet projects. Read More
Crochet: How to Crochet Amigurumi by mohu
There's nothing cuter than Amigurumi projects. They are quick to make and fun to give as gifts!We wanted to put together all the basics of crochet Amigurumi to get you started so we teamed up with... Read More- How to Create Adjustable Ring aka Magic Ring
- How to Do Single Crochet Increases
- How to Crochet Invisible Decrease
- How to Make a Simple Amigurumi Ball Part 1
- How to Make a Simple Amigurumi Ball Part 2
- How to Change Colours While Working in the Round
- How to Finish an Amigurumi Piece
- How to Sew Amigurumi Parts Together
- How to Add Eyes to Your Amigurumi
- How to Embroider Hair Onto Amigurumi Doll
Cross-Stitch 1: Basic Stitches by Kollabora
Learn all the skills you need to make your first (and second, and third...) cross stitch project! Includes different cross stitches, how to turn any photo into a cross-stitch pattern, how to frame... Read More
custom made dressform by Jacqueline
I made my own custom made to measure dressform , using an online course by Bluprint . It was a very intensive process; lots of measurements, friends helping with the depth measurements . And... Read More
Dyeing 1: Tie-Dye and Ombré by Kollabora
Dyeing your clothing and acessories is a fun and easy way to really make them your own. We'll show you how to get started with some tie-dye and ombré techniques to make your projects unique! Read More
Embroidery 1: Basic Stitches by Nicole
Whether you're embellishing your favorite tee or adding a bit of detail to a home dec project, discover everything you need to know to embroider like a pro, including how to hoop your fabric... Read More
Felting 1: How to Felt Wool by Kollabora
Felt is one of the oldest man-made fabrics. It's made when animal fibers, like wool, are joined together through friction. Nomadic Mongolians still use felt to line the frames of their yurts... Read More
Flower embroidery by Anne Mende / Pumora
The flower embroidery series teaches you various ways to embroider flower with very basic embroidery stitches.
You can read the extended version on Pumora or browse through the picture... Read More
hemming without a needle by Ioanna
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How to lengthen your pants by Ioanna
When your pants need an additional inch in length, use this method to lengthen them Read More
Jewelry 1: Basic Stringing and Knotting by Max of Moxy Metals
Jewelry 2: Assembling Chains, Charms and Pendants by Kollabora
These skills will help you assemble commercial jewelry components and findings - like chain, jump rings, charms, pendants and clasps. Read More
Jewelry 3: Basic Chain Making by Max of Moxy Metals
This skill set shows you several basic ways to work with jump rings and assemble chains just by opening and closing them. No need to solder to make these complex, intricate, ancient chains! Read More
Jewelry 4: Wire Wrapping Basics by Kollabora
These skills will help you build basic wire wrapped pieces, like center drilled links, headpins, briolettes and even rings. Read More
Jewelry: Hand Building in Sheet Metal by Kollabora
These skills will help you begin to hand build - or fabricate - small projects in sheet metal. You'll need to cover all the basics like: Sawing Drilling Filing Check... Read More
Jewelry: How to Tie Decorative Knots by Kollabora
Decorative knots have a long history in many traditions and cultures, from Celtic, to Chinese, to Buddhist, to mariners and sailors. Intricate knots were often believed to bring good fortune or... Read More
Knitting 1: The Garter Stitch by Kollabora
A simple way to create the garter stitch, which means you use the knit stitch for every row, creating a horizontal ridge pattern. Read More
Knitting 2: Easy Stockinette Stitch by Kollabora
You can use the purl stitch and the knit stitch together to create stockinette – which makes a cool V pattern with the yarn and can be used on everything from sweaters to hats to... Read More
Knitting 3: Stripes by knityorkcity
Changing colors to make striped or patterned knits is usually the first thing beginning knitters want to learn after the knit and purl stitch. This technique for changing... Read More
Knitting 4: Knitting in the Round by knityorkcity
Learn how to take your knitting to the next level by knitting in the round. This technique is used for knitting hats, socks, sleeves, you name it! These steps should be done on circular... Read More
Knitting: Finishing Your Project by Kollabora
Tips for expertly finishing off your knit or crochet piece including blocking, threading your needle, and weaving in your ends. Read More
Knitting: House Slippers by Kollabora
When the weather is cold, sometimes you just need a good pair of house slippers – why not knit (or crochet) them? For most slipper patterns, you'll need to know how to knit in the round, so... Read More
Knitting: How To Knit A Hat by Kollabora
Who doesn't love a great hat? Our The Great Beanie collection is full of amazing projects and patterns to inspire you. Now we've rounded up the basic techniques and skills you'll need to get... Read More
Papercraft 1: How to Fold and Cut Paper by Kollabora
Learn the basic folding techniques needed to create cool artwork, greeting cards, decor and more using simple sheets of paper! Read More
Papercraft: How to Make Paper Cards by Kollabora
Learn how to make your own cards and wow your friends and family with a personalised greeting.We asked papercraft expert Kristen of Paper Crave to help up curate this skillset for beginners. With... Read More
Pom Poms: How to Make Pom Poms by Kollabora
Learn all the techniques to create pom poms from easy finger poms to more skilled ones. More inspiration in our blog: Put a Pom Pom on it and in our Pom Pom Pinterest board. Featured... Read More- How to Make Pom Poms in 3 min with Your Fingers
- How to make a 5 Minute Yarn Pom Poms with Fingers
- How to Make Pom Poms with a Cardboard Disc
- How To Make Pom Poms With a Pom Pom Maker
- How to Make Pom Poms with a Fork
- How to Make Fruit Pom Poms
- How to Make Animal Pom Poms
- How to Make Halloween Ghost Pom Poms
Sewing 1: Sewing Machine Basics by Kollabora
Get to know your new best friend. Here you'll discover everything you need to get started, including how to choose the right needle, how to thread the machine, and then even how to take care of... Read More
Sewing 2: Cutting Out a Pattern by Kollabora
The first time you take a look at a pattern, it's easy to get intimidated by all of the symbols, lines, and diagrams. It can look like a completely foreign language and incredibly confusing as... Read More