Nooking is a knitting technique with a tool that combines knitting needles, a hook and a large needle. With this tool, you can knit almost any pattern from front and back loops and posts, combining patterns that were previously done either with knitting needles or crochet
Sculpting develops fine motor skills and contributes to the formation of speech. The most easy-to-make and beloved by children characters are animals, birds and cartoon characters. A plasticine bird will look good on a branch among houseplants
If necessary, make a drawing with parabolas, curves and other complex elements using a pattern. It is also necessary for sewing. For amateur sewing, you can make a pattern with your own hands
A suit with a paper beak can be needed both for children at a matinee, and for adults at a corporate party or a friendly party. A beautiful product made of papier-mâché will impress not only children, but also adults
It's not difficult to make a clock out of wood with your own hands. The simplest models with a ready-made clockwork, taken from an old watch or bought separately, are available for making even to those who have never done anything like this before
To make a quality product, you need to know how to connect the threads when knitting. Knots that occur when changing colors every 5-10 loops can spoil the most beautiful pattern. Simple tricks will help to avoid this problem
The stencil is an ingenious invention that allows you to easily and quickly create beautiful images, even for those who do not know how to draw at all. With it, you can transform the interior of the house and turn culinary products into works of art
The perpetual calendar is an original and practical item that can not only fulfill its main function, but also decorate the interior. There are many options for how to make a perpetual calendar with your own hands
Svetlana Gerasimova has been embroidering for over ten years. Her work is striking in naturalism. Most often, the craftswoman depicts flowers and birds. In Svetlana's paintings, they look like they are alive
Handmade paper photo frames are a beautiful and inexpensive gift that can decorate the interior. Even a child can make them, and a variety of decoration methods will make the gift original
Currently, this type of needlework, like patchwork, is very popular. You can beautifully and easily sew blankets, pillows, bags and other interesting and necessary things for the home using this technique. A patchwork scheme will help to make an exclusive model. You can take it in this article or come up with your own
The window in the apartment always attracts attention. In daylight, this is the brightest point in the room, and at night it is the darkest. We cast a glance in its direction, as at a picture, and what we see, how we perceive, to a large extent depends on the "frame". Lambrequin is the frame of the window, its "frame"
This article will tell you in detail about two different ways of sewing a Kolobok costume. The photo shows how these outfits look ready-made, you will learn a step-by-step description of tailoring and what materials you need to have available for this
In today's world it is difficult to imagine a sewing industry without sewing equipment, that is, one where everything is done by hand. But once upon a time it was. And it was very fashionable to decorate clothes with hand embroidery. Progress has brought many changes, but hand embroidery is still appreciated today. Many needlewomen are happy to embroider and applique on fabric. Therefore, it will be interesting and useful to learn something new about the buttonhole and its application
It takes very little time to sew a cardigan with your own hands. If you take a simple pattern, then in a couple of hours a luxurious elegant thing will appear in your wardrobe
Today, hand-knitted things have become very fashionable. It is worth noting that the easiest way to make models with a raglan sleeve. With knitting needles from top to bottom, you can knit both a dress and a jumper, blouse or cardigan
Knitting from leftover yarn allows you to use wool that is no good. If you think carefully, you can find many interesting options. Of course, such things look specific. But they will be a wonderful decoration of the interior
In the new season, the knitted collection takes the leading position in fashion items. In boutiques, you can buy a wide variety of machine or handmade yarns, but if you have knitting skills, then everything becomes much easier. You do not have to buy knitted sweaters with knitting needles, with the schemes of which even a beginner can handle it
Knitting is an amazing world, full of variety, where you can show not only your skills, but also your imagination. There is always something to learn here. This makes it possible not to stop and move on, developing your ability, inventing a wide variety of models with amazing drawings. You can knit not only mittens or a hat, but also a wonderful jacket, dress and even a soft toy. It all depends on your desire and possibilities
It is well known that threaded connections are one of the most common detachable connections that allow assembly and disassembly without damaging the integrity of structures, machines and mechanisms. The basis of such a connection is a thread applied to two or more surfaces of the bodies of revolution, which is mainly subdivided depending on the indicators described below
Since the matches are the same size, they are even, so you can make a variety of crafts from them. Including houses, architectural structures. But most often people think about how to make a ship out of matches. Glue is used for this, but it is believed that if done without glue, then this is the height of skill
Round crochet motifs are used more often than others to decorate clothes or interior crafts. Such fragments are turned into napkins, dream catchers, tablecloths and floor mats. Experienced knitters can use crochet round motifs as the basis for making hats, berets, bags and other accessories
In this article we will tell you how to crochet an oval quickly and easily. Let's imagine several ways of knitting, including an oval with single crochets, double crochets and fluffy stitches. And for only beginners to knit, we will offer the most understandable and easy-to-read patterns. Good luck in crocheting
Fantasy yarn - unusual threads for creativity, with a design solution for texture, which allows you to create amazing things. The article tells about the main types of such yarn
This article describes the history of Irish lace, as well as tells about the real master in this area, Asa Verten, and models from her latest collection. Luxurious models created by her amaze with magnificence, subtlety and luxury
This article deals with materials for dyeing fabrics such as natural, acrylic, aniline, plastisol and stamp dyes. The features and rules for their use, as well as precautions when working with these paints are considered
The article describes the features of the French Provence style, its characteristic features and the history of its formation. An overview of the main techniques for performing cross-stitch, satin stitch and ribbon embroidery is presented in detail. In addition, a technique for reproducing the key symbol of French embroidery, lavender, is described in the canvases
This article deals with the qualities of polymer clay and the characteristics of the varnish used to cover it, the popular Belgian brand Cernit. An overview of the manufactured lines is provided with a description of their features and scope
Today, calico fabric is very popular and in great demand. Bed linen sets, gowns and suits for medical workers, sets for newborns (which include diapers, hats, undershirts, rompers) are made from it, and in ancient times underwear for soldiers was sewn from this matter
The slot is an integral part of the cut, this is a type of cut that is performed in a special way. It is distinguished by the fact that one side closes the other, this is its difference from the cuts of a simple type. The processing of slots is described in the article
Today, outerwear made of membrane material has become very popular. Its advantage lies in the fact that it removes moisture from the inside, and does not let it through from the outside. Alova fabric is referred to protective membrane materials. She has an artificial origin, she has a knitted base, a membrane coating and has a water-repellent effect
How to sew shorts? To do this, you need to perform the necessary measurements, simulate a pattern, transfer it to the material. Then everything is simple. It is necessary to cut out the resulting parts of the shorts and sew them according to all the rules. A step-by-step instruction for constructing a shorts pattern is offered in the article
Quality, fashionable and beautiful faux fur is the key to the success of any product. Currently, this material has gained popularity. And in its appearance, it has a very strong resemblance to the present thanks to modern technologies
As everyone knows, a skirt is a piece of clothing. She is the bottom of the women's dress from the waist to the floor. Its first appearance dates back to the 15th-16th century, when it separated from the bodice due to new formations of the cut principle. The skirt has its own changes, both in shape and length, the width was taken into account, different silhouettes changed. Among the many types of designs, I would like to single out one - this is a four-blade skirt pattern
During the period of exercises or various training events, persons liable for military service are in the fields for some time. According to hygiene standards, they must be provided with a specialized form of clothing for field conditions. To keep the uniform in good condition, for this you need to hem a clean collar every day. It is made from white cotton fabric. How to hem a collar on a military uniform? The answer to this question can be found in the article
You can hardly find a child who does not like to make crafts. Moreover, there are countless options and ideas for their implementation
France has always been associated with romance, love and style. Therefore, it is not surprising that knitted scarves literally in a matter of seconds turn even the most ordinary female look into an interesting and elegant one. At the same time, such scarves act as indispensable helpers both in rainy autumn and slushy winter, as well as in early spring, when nature is just beginning to wake up from sleep
Carnival costume of a cat (for a boy) is a great opportunity for a child to try on a new look. The cat costume has several options, so every kid can easily find his favorite character to transform into him
Sewing a simple sundress is not a tricky business, it is much more interesting to try something new that will make the thing unique and memorable. By changing small details, you can achieve different visual effects from the product. For example, folds, flounces and ruffles make you fat, but at the same time give the image of femininity
How can a fisherman keep his fishing memories? You can take a picture with the catch, but there is a more interesting idea - to make a stuffed fish! The original piece of furniture will not leave any of the guests indifferent. The proposed article is devoted to the techniques of a novice taxidermist