Textiles & Sewing

Hello, today we welcome Dracula to the Halloween collection of knitted dolls. This article contains the knitting pattern for Dracula and some How-To videos to help you complete yours.

This is a very scary clown but a lot of fun to make and the latest of my Halloween knitted doll family for you.

Here's the latest in my Halloween doll patterns. Say hello to Mr Pumpkin Head. He can be found hovering around the neighbourhood at night, knocking on doors shouting ''Trick or Treat''. This pattern is suitable for confident beginners to advanced knitters.

This pattern is suitable for confident beginner to advanced knitters. In this article I take you through how to knit your own Zombie doll with the full pattern.

In the last few years, a new trend has emerged among travelers: sewing kits! We've seen everything from small plastic sewing kits that fit into a purse to larger, more elaborate sewing kits that can be used for various projects.

A guide for knitting dolls using the Halloween Frankenstein Doll as a template with the pattern provided.

A review of the Brother LX3817, a sewing machine for beginners and the best value for your money in 2022. Learn to sew and do it efficiently.

A complete text-to-picture tutorial of stitching hems and mitres in the correct format.

This article will discuss the various types of seams and their purpose in the application of hand-sewing.

Which is better: discarding or recycling and repairing? This guide shows you how to fix the waistband and reattach the metal stud button on jeans—using waste clothing.

Making a wet felted vessel with a fitting lid has suddenly got much easier! In this tutorial, we will utilize a Gertie play ball and a few plastic garden pots to help you achieve success every time.

Cushions are useful for a bench both for comfort while sitting and for preventing scratches from jean rivets or pet nails. Learn how to easily create a free-standing cushion to enhance and protect furniture in 10 easy steps.

Dyeing yarn with food colouring is a fun and inexpensive way to create your own unique colours and articles of clothing.

Also called an "even feed foot," this pressure foot is useful for sewing knits, quilting, and matching plaids or stripes. Learn how to attach and use the "walking foot" while keeping the original hem on a knit top.

The tulip stitch turns a doily into a beautiful teardrop hanging basket!

Learn how to make decorative wet felted pumpkins for Halloween. These cute little pumpkins are sure to captivate their audience, especially when you turn them into lights or lamps with battery-operated tea lights.

We often need to shorten purchased curtains, clothing hems, sleeves, and possibly a tablecloth. We may also want to keep the original hem because of a certain decoration, stitching, or function (as in a cuff). Learn how to keep the original hem intact when you shorten or hem a purchased item.

This is an easy felting project for beginners. This article shows you how to make a needle-felted 'rubber ducky' and includes an exercise pattern, a list of materials you'll need, and steps on how to create your first needle felting craft.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to sew a giant succulent 3D floor and sofa pillow for your home. This guide provides you with the patterns you'll need and tips for creating each layer of this plush pillow.

This is a great gift idea for the flower or plant aficionado in your life. It involves some embroidery and designing customized printed pages around a botanical theme.

Step-by-step punch needle art tutorial. Includes suggestions for materials to buy, tips for developing an easy and comfortable technique, examples of finished crafts, and more.

Do you like to see your makeup (or any items) all at once? Do you dislike digging through a traditional upright cosmetic bag for that little eye pencil? If so, this is for you. Learn how to make your own bag that will lay flat until you close it with the drawstring. An easy and forgiving project.

When first starting a new hobby, it can be easy to be discouraged by mistakes. If you follow these tips, you should be stitching like a pro in no time!

A transparent Paverpol fabric hardener is used in this tutorial to create a bird pod, which (when dry) is both weatherproof and hard to the touch. Paverpol is water-based. It is also non-toxic, making it a good choice for a bird pod, which will be used outdoors and in all weather.

Crochet your own hanging basket for lightweight objects like air plants and plushies. I adapted my favorite doily pattern to create this—just follow these step-by-step instructions!

Flex frames are cheap, flexible, and easy to install. In this no-sew tutorial, you will learn how to make a felted pouch using wet felting techniques.

This DIY will show you how to design a cover with pockets for a poolside chair, an outdoor lounger, or a beach chaise. Plus, these covers won't blow off!

What doll's dress is complete without panties underneath? I will give directions for two methods of creating these quick and easy panties for your five or six-inch dolls.

Have fun making these cute dresses for these adorable chubby baby dolls! The pattern is easy and works up quickly. (If you are new to crocheting with thread, it may be a little more of a challenge.)

This article will help you make your favorite pair of leggings.

This article will show you how to make your own reusable cloth mask in different sizes and patterns to help slow the spread of COVID-19. You can hand sew them or use a sewing machine. They make great gifts for loved ones or thoughtful donations for medical professionals in need of more PPE.

The best and quickest way to get your hands on a mask is to make your own! Follow these simple step-by-step instructions for sewing a washable cloth face mask.

This article quickly and easily teaches someone with basic sewing skills how to make their own face mask at home.

Do you have a favorite top or dress and you wish you had another? Learn how to copy an existing garment and sew a new one just like it.

How to make wet felted boots with recycled wool felt and scrap veg tanned leather pieces. The end result is an adorable pair of felt boots which can be worn inside and outside the home.

You can sew a hair turban from a bath towel, two hand towels, terry fabric, or a stretchy micro-fabric. It packs easily for travel for accommodations that only provide one bath towel per person.

Whether you want to keep hair strands out of your dive mask, protect your hair from tangles, or limit the water that gets in your hair, a scuba hood is easy to make. This can be an alternative to a traditional swimming cap, too.

Hello. This is the fourth and final Christmas doll design and tutorial I am sharing with you for now. Today's design is a reindeer doll, and I hope you enjoy making it. My Christmas doll designs are suitable for skill levels beginners and above.

This robin is quick to make and is suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters. I am delivering this tutorial using text, photos and videos. The robin's colours may be easily changed to those of a cardinal.

In November 2019, members of the Albany Spinners worked together over two days to spin freshly shorn fleece and knit a garment as part of the Ewe to You Challenge. Learn all about this Australian event, as well as sheep shearing, spinning, knitting, and more.

This article shows you how to knit your own snowman doll and includes a pattern. Follow these steps (with text and photos) to knit something special for the holidays.

This Santa doll is a quick knit using chunky yarn and most of the sewing up is done on the outside—yes, the outside. Super fun and super cute!

Fabric pumpkins are a popular (but expensive) decoration during Halloween and Thanksgiving. Make your own topiary with this tutorial, which shares all the steps for making single or stacked pumpkins.

In this article, I will show you five things I did with my alpaca fleece and tell you whether or not each product was profitable.

This cute mouse has got himself in a sticky situation, but he will still brighten up your Christmas tree! This tutorial will show you how to make your own mouse ornament using a few simple craft supplies, basic sewing skills, and some holiday spirit.

In this article, I have compiled three of the most popular ways to improve the neatness of your cross stitches.

Amigurumi (あみぐるみ) is just one of many ways of knitting or crocheting crafts and toys. Learn all about the history of this craft, its basic foundational techniques, the many ways that amigurumi can brighten your life, and some resources for finding out more!

Learn how to dye wool naturally with Arum Lily leaves, which are classified as a kind of weed and produce a beautiful soft green colour.

There are organizations that need squares for blankets. Here's how you can turn your hobby into a good cause by knitting squares for charity groups.

Free washcloth crochet pattern for a ribbed, textured washcloth that nicely lathers soap. See photos of the finished project.