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How to quietly and accurately sew up a hole in clothing

Repairing torn clothes is not as difficult as it might seem. If you follow a few simple tips, even a person with absolutely no sewing skills can sew up a hole. To make everything work, just use tape.

How to fix a rip in a jacket in a couple of minutes without a needle and thread

Sewing up a torn jacket with a needle and thread is not the best solution, since the seam remaining after this is obvious. You can often close the gap with a decorative patch, but it can look awkward if the hole is located in the wrong place.

How to sew a hole with a hidden seam using tape

A torn sweater or other clothing can be sewn up so that the repair area is completely invisible. It's not difficult to learn.

How to sew a skirt with your own hands in half an hour without sewing equipment

In accordance with modern fashion, every girl and woman today should have at least one long skirt in her wardrobe.But what if the options offered by stores are not attractive in appearance, quality, or price? - Better to sew

A detailed master class on making a light, comfortable mask from a T-shirt

A very detailed master class on making a mask from an unnecessary T-shirt with a successful pattern. To make a mask you will need: a knitted T-shirt with short or long sleeves; threads matching the color; scissors; sewing machine or needle,

Master class on sewing a simple reusable anatomical mask

Required: Thick fabric for the outer part (for example, black denim), fabric for the lining of the inner part (black satin with a silver pattern) and an elastic band of 24 - 28 cm, depending on the desired size.

How to sew a reusable mask yourself without a sewing machine

A medical mask is a necessary thing during colds and infections. Protective masks may disappear from pharmacies for a while, but you can always get out of a difficult situation and sew a medical mask yourself. To make your work easier, you can

A way to instantly thread a needle without any tools

You will definitely use this method when you find out how easy it is to thread a needle in a matter of seconds. This does not require any additional devices. In this example, a needle with a large eye will be used first

How to quickly and inexpensively update decorative pillows

Admit it, you get tired of looking at the same thing all the time, using the same things. That's how I am too. To lift my spirits, I change something in the apartment: curtains, bedspreads, pillows... The other day I decided to update two small decorative

We sew tulle from mesh with our own hands

Quite often, different types of mesh are used as material for tulle. The material is very beautiful, but capricious, requiring special attention and approach in processing. However, this does not mean at all that only skilled craftsmen can sew tulle from mesh.

Pincushion in rustic style

A simple pincushion is a necessary item in the arsenal of every sewing and needlework lover. However, even such a banal item can be turned into a functional organizer that will allow you to neatly store not only needles and pins, but also various

Organizer for spools of thread

The photo shows a perfectionist's nightmare. But a needlewoman can hardly be intimidated by the chaos around her: stacks of fabrics, pillows with needles and boxes of thread, an abundance of patterns and other devices are an obligatory ambiance of the craftswoman’s workspace.

Convenient wrench organizer

As they say, order should be everywhere. This also applies to your spouse’s tools. It is very easy to put things in order if you use an organizer for this. I suggest making your own organizer for wrenches. Now accessories

Felt cactus in a pot

This decorative felt cactus with a bright flower can be a wonderful decoration for your table.It can also be used as a pincushion. Making a cactus in a pot requires minimal sewing skills.

Children's sundress from mother's trousers

Sometimes it happens that we stop wearing something because of broken fittings or a single spot, but in the most visible place. It would seem that the fabric is still good, but what can you do? Of course, the lock can be replaced at the nearest workshop, and

We sew a sleep mask using satin ribbons

A sleep mask is a very interesting accessory that gives free rein to your imagination. It can be made from almost anything, without losing any of its practicality. A clear confirmation of this is a mask made with

Cape for the Christmas tree cross

When we were children, we used cotton wool to hide the unsightly cross of the Christmas tree. Then they wrapped it with a piece of fabric and finally I had the opportunity to sew a real skirt for the Christmas tree. Or rather, a cape for the base of the tree. I sewed a skirt from caps (for

We sew ourselves a comfortable scarf for a child

It is no secret that the health of a child in the cold season depends on how well the throat is closed. As a rule, there is no one in the kindergarten to monitor how the child is dressed during a walk, and he often catches a cold. Since I sewed this scarf

How to sew a dragon from felt?

Who among us doesn’t love making wonderful crafts with our own hands?! This fun activity can bring a lot of positive emotions to every person.In this short article, let's look at a method for making beautiful goodies from multi-colored felt.

Master class: decorative balloon

Sometimes you really want to fly... And if it’s impossible to do this in reality, then you can always let your thoughts go on a long journey. We invite you to go to a country filled with inspiration and creativity and create an interesting decorative piece -

Fabric flower stands

Make unusual stands for flowers in pots. Such napkins will look much more interesting than the clay saucers that usually come with the pot, especially if the plants are in the room. You can also use them for glasses

What can be done from old jeans

Never throw away your old jeans, you can make a lot of interesting things out of them. For example, you can sew a cosmetic bag in the shape of a cat. To do this you will need a small piece of denim. Fold the fabric in half and outline the pattern. Then

Clothes for a doll made from old jeans

There are a huge number of master classes on what can be done from old jeans. It can be toys and bags, even furniture is covered with denim scraps. And I suggest sewing clothes for a doll from old jeans. For example, you can

We sew a toy eyeshadow palette from felt

There are probably no girls who, each at one time, would not be interested in cosmetics.Numerous jars, boxes, tubes and bottles from my mother’s cosmetics bag sometimes fascinate little beauties even more than beautiful dresses,

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