Needlewomen around the world create flowers from beads. Cyclamen is usually made in 2 popular techniques: French and parallel weaving. Which one to choose depends on the skills and skill of the needlewoman. This master class suggests making it using the parallel weaving technique
Woodburning is an art that first appeared at the end of the last century in the capital of Russia. At first, this technique was used to make nesting dolls. Subsequently, this method of artistic processing of wood was called pyrography
Thinking of decorating your interior? Make a panel with your own hands. What can be used as a material for creativity? Yes, anything. You can make a beautiful painting out of coffee beans, buttons, or leftover leather. Look for ideas for inspiration, as well as master classes below
Coffee toys emit a favorite aroma and are associated with warmth and home comfort. It's good when you have such a toy in your purse or in your desktop drawer. At any moment you can take it in your hands, inhale the aroma and plunge into the homely atmosphere. In the article you can read step-by-step instructions for making a coffee toy and decorating it with your own hands
Ideas and recommendations for those who decide to sew a dress in the boho style: the choice of fabrics and accessories, the combination of different techniques, the selection of patterns, finishing
Absolutely any ornaments can be used as a pattern. Of course, if you plan to knit a winter product, then it is better to focus on solid ornaments. But even dense patterns are decorated with minor elements of openwork, which do not at all reduce the quality of the product
One of the most accessible and inexpensive materials for creativity are ribbons. You can use both satin and cotton. In the article we will offer several options for making crafts from ribbons
Ready-made ribbons are an excellent material for creating beautiful crafts. Masters are especially fond of making roses with their own hands from ribbons, using satin, crepe and nylon strips of fabric. There are many ways to make them, and completely different. Some flowers are collected from individual petals, others are sewn together from long strips
Knitting a beautiful product is much easier than deciding to create it. As motivation, we offer this article. In which we will tell in detail about how to knit a fashionable jacket with knitting needles. After all, for this you need not only to buy a tool and materials, but also to take measurements, choose a pattern, and so on
If you do rhythmic gymnastics, then you will definitely need a gymnastic leotard. This is an important thing for both training in the gym and for demonstration performances at competitions
Creating yourself is always nice and useful. After all, a person not only enjoys the process, but also becomes the owner of a unique thing. This is especially nice for women who make beautiful necklaces from improvised materials. It also saves money, and emphasizes the unique image
Wire jewelry was made by ancient craftsmen. Initially, ancient Russian blacksmiths forged jewelry, chain mail, weapons, and from the twelfth century they switched to the drawing method. This made it possible to simplify the process of manufacturing thin, even wire, as well as to reduce prices for products made from it. The time of wire chain mail has passed, but craftsmen continue to amaze with wire products: hair ornaments, earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, souvenirs, key rings, bulky items
Judging by the classic definition, a jacket should be called clothing for the upper body with a fastener from the neck to the bottom edge of the front part. However, in everyday life the term is used to describe a variety of products from summer light tops to long warm cardigans
Matryoshka, a long bright sundress of a peasant woman, a kokoshnik - all these are well-known and characteristic symbols of our people and their traditions. For many centuries, the national Russian costume has been distinguished by an amazing variety, which was expressed in bright decorativeness, multi-component sets, and a plurality of forms and types. Folk clothing has come a long way in its development, which is closely connected with history
At all times and for any nation, clothing had not only a traditional practical function, but also represented the national mentality and culture
Masquerade parties are very popular with guests of all ages. Both a child and an adult are interested in trying on the image of some fairy-tale character and choosing an interesting outfit. Do you want to surprise everyone at the upcoming holiday? Especially for you, our article with a detailed answer to the question of how to make a do-it-yourself devil costume
Elegantly and effectively looks hand-tied jewelry (crocheted, for example). For such products, you need to choose a thin thread and a thin hook. Then they get airy
Such a product as crocheted slippers-boots perfectly combines beauty and functionality. These slippers are practically indispensable in the everyday life of the inhabitants of rural houses. It will also come in handy for residents of apartments, especially in winter or during off-season periods
Making a quilted bedspread is easy, although the job requires some sewing skills. But if you try, then even a novice craftswoman will cope with this task. This article is for those who want to learn the basic techniques and secrets of creating beautiful decoration for the bed
The tradition of decorating the house with Christmas wreaths came to us from Western countries. Abroad, it is customary to decorate the front doors of the house on the eve of the New Year and Christmas in this way. The design of the wreath is entirely up to the creator. It can be Christmas tree branches with cones, New Year's toys, tinsel with bows and flowers. In this article, we will consider how to make a Christmas wreath using improvised materials. Let's define the principles of design and decoration of the base for the wreath
What gift to present to a veteran of the Great Patriotic War on Victory Day? This question worries many. Let's find answers together
If you have already heard about such a concept as a connecting column, but do not know what it is about, then pay attention to this article. Here you will find information about its purpose and scope
In the article, we will consider how to weave insects with beads. These are spiders and dragonflies, wasps and butterflies. If desired, using the schemes presented in the article, you can make your own striped bee or fly, ladybug or shiny bronze. You can do crafts on a strong nylon thread or fishing line, but many craftsmen like to place beads on a thin wire - after all, such crafts can be given absolutely any shape
To create figures from beads, wire is most often used. It should be thin enough to go inside the ball at least 2-3 times. There are many different ways to string beads and beads. The schemes and patterns of the lessons in the photo often look very confusing and incomprehensible. There are times when different techniques for performing figures can look very similar. In finished crafts, it is not always clear exactly how the material was located during the weaving process
Many of us have heard about the volume application, but not everyone knows what it is and how to do it correctly. The materials required for the process also cause certain difficulties. But everything is extremely simple
While waiting for the appearance of a tiny man in the world, future mothers, grandmothers and aunts are trying to prepare as many gifts as possible. And what gift could be better than booties tied by caring hands of loving people. Knitting booties is a labor-intensive process. And how much joy he will bring at the sight of the legs of the long-awaited miracle shod in warm booties
New Year is a holiday filled with magic, miracles and, of course, gifts. Not a single child will refuse to present a small handmade New Year's craft to a grandmother or other relative. Such a gift can be the application "Santa Claus and Snow Maiden"
What is the New Year without Santa Claus? And indeed - the main magician of the winter holidays can be seen in all thematic performances, and all the families of our country are waiting for him at their table. The most important element of the masquerade costume of this magical hero is the beard of Santa Claus. How to make it yourself, and what materials are better to choose - all the best tips in one article especially for you
Tulle, organza, veil, tulle - a delightful material, airy. A skirt from it for a girl is much more than just an outfit. She is the embodiment of magic, fairy tales. Any mother can make such a gift as an organza skirt for a girl with her own hands. It takes a little time, desire, fantasy
The development of children's speech, attention, intellectual activity, mind, creativity is influenced by the level of development of fine motor skills. This is very important, because thanks to this, the child is able to perform many educational and everyday activities. You can develop finger motor skills in kids using a do-it-yourself didactic manual for kindergarten. In other words, playing with a child
A little Tilda-style toy story. As well as a description of the manufacture of an eared bunny in a sundress from natural fabrics
Probably, many have heard such a thing as a "blind seam", but not everyone knows how it is performed and what it is intended for. Already based on the name, it can be assumed that it is performed in such a way that it is not visible from the front side of the product. It is used when it is necessary to hem the edges of the fabric with a closed cut
It's no secret that stuffing is used to shape soft toys. Now there are a lot of them. They differ in properties, texture, density, etc. Not everyone knows how to choose the right filler. So, let's look at the most common toy fillers today
The modern textile industry pleases with more and more new inventions. Thanks to them, sewing becomes easier, and most importantly - faster. Among the most accustomed of her achievements is a reinforced thread. Let's learn about its properties, varieties and purpose of application
When choosing which hero your son will represent at the Christmas tree (unless it is specifically agreed by the teacher or the organizer of the holiday), you should definitely take into account the wishes of the child himself. Therefore, if your son wants a Batman costume, then you should not convince him. It is better to involve the child in joint work
A crunchy notebook sheet, businesslike children's participation - and the mysterious world comes to life on the table, taking away cute paper boats somewhere far away. Telling children how to make a paper boat, adults give them the good light of many generations
Sewing is really easy, even things like a jacket. Of course, looking at the scale of the work, it seems impossible to deal with pockets, zippers and decorative stitching without professional skills. But if we consider the process in stages and disassemble each sewing unit separately, in practice it turns out that it is quite easy to make even a women's winter jacket on your own. The pattern is built in just 20 minutes
Dress with batwing sleeve is a very interesting model, the idea of which was borrowed from the Japanese kimono. Such a cut came into wide use from the catwalks of high fashion in the 70s and 80s and has since been considered a classic. And this means that you can sew a trendy dress without any special knowledge and experience of a cutter
Don't know how to sew rompers for a newborn? In this article, beginners will find a useful master class for building a pattern of sliders for newborns with an elastic band and a tie
The peplum blouse has been popular for several seasons. The pattern of such a product is nothing complicated: an adjacent top and a frill at the waist in the form of a flounce or gathered strip of fabric. The relevance of this model is fully justified, since it suits absolutely everyone. It is only important to find your own interpretation