How often women puzzle over the question of what to give a man - dad, husband, friend or boss. Do you need something original, memorable and able to surprise? Give a cake from beer cans for the men's holiday, which will be discussed in the article
Human imagination truly knows no bounds, what eminent fashion designers and experienced needlewomen just can't come up with. They have every little thing has its own functions, nothing superfluous is thrown away, and beautiful, intriguing, unusual dresses are obtained from improvised materials
Cranes are majestic birds that remain faithful to their partner for life. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is a legend that the Japanese crane symbolizes longevity and a happy life. And the Japanese believe that when you add a thousand pieces of such birds, your most secret desire will come true. Perhaps because of this, the crane is one of the most popular types of origami in Japan, which has spread throughout the world. We offer you several workshops for making origami cranes
It tells how you can sew a wallet with your own hands at home from different materials. For example, fabric or leather
Crochet knitted animal hat can be equipped with eyes and spout. Some models provide only an opening instead of a muzzle, so a person who puts on a hat is transformed into a selected beast
Knitting for each needlewoman is a continuous process. True fans of their craft are engaged in their favorite hobby always and everywhere - on a trip, in transport, in nature and on a walk with a child. And if a hobby has grown into work, then you can’t do without special devices that make life easier
Sun skirt makes any girl's figure even more sophisticated and feminine. In it you feel light, elegant and comfortable, especially realizing that it was made especially for you. About how to cut and sew a skirt-sun and half-sun at home. Useful tips and interesting nuances for beginners
Tulips are beautiful spring flowers, the most delicate and most feminine. It is with them that for the majority of the beautiful half of humanity the wonderful holiday of March 8 is associated. Tulips bloom in early spring to please all the girls. Today we will tell you how to make beautiful plants bloom in your apartment all year round. To do this, you just need to learn how to weave a tulip from beads. A bouquet of these spring flowers will be a great decoration for your kitchen or bathroom
Every generation has its heroes. This also applies to the doll world - if the children of the 90s went crazy for Barbie and her family of about 70 people, today girls have new idols. This is "Monster High", children of fairy-tale monsters and other cult characters from cartoons and books
People of all ages can create crafts based on their skills. This article will consider workshops on making birds from paper and bottles. Do-it-yourself bird? It's not hard
The Halloween holiday came to us from the West relatively recently, despite this, every year it is gaining more and more popularity among our compatriots. And what is All Saints' Day without a masquerade? Therefore, on the eve of this holiday, many of us begin to wonder what to wear to the party. One of the most successful and fashionable images can be safely called a vampire carnival costume. How to make it with your own hands, and will be discussed in our article
Over the past few years, all kinds of DIY crafts have become an integral part of home and office interiors. No exception is the popular decoupage technique for turning simple gizmos into unique ones
The article provides some recommendations for making a compound bow with your own hands. The characteristics of the bow and its design features are highlighted
Many now have the opportunity to do different types of needlework. The creation of such unusual things as designer Christmas trees is also not left unattended. To begin with, the material from which the future Christmas tree will be made is selected. You can combine different materials. The most important thing is that the final result should surprise and delight the owner of the received product
Hand-knitted products made without seams look very neat. Regardless of whether the model is knitted or crocheted. Such knitting with a continuous fabric is called "raglan"
For beginners, ribbon embroidery can be an exciting hobby. The thing is that this technique does not have any complicated tricks. It is based on a few simple stitches, having mastered which, you can start creating your own unique masterpieces
Plastic bottles - this is, perhaps, what can be found in the house of every person. We are constantly buying various drinks in plastic bottles. And after emptying them, we throw them away, without even thinking that this is an excellent material for creating various crafts
Bracelet is the best hand decoration. Currently, there are many different decorations. Therefore, for each outfit you can pick up something special and unique. But how to do that? Everything is very simple. You can weave a bracelet with your own hands
Weaving from newspaper tubes will allow you to create stylish and spectacular things that you can give to friends and colleagues, as well as use to decorate the interior. What materials should be used? Which weave to choose? We will tell you about everything in order
How to tie a ribbon bow on a gift box? How to decorate an old hairpin? How to decorate a bouquet of flowers or your favorite hat? Everything is very simple! Make a beautiful stylish satin ribbon bow, and we'll show you how to do it quickly and easily
A joyful and colorful wreath. What could be better on a warm summer day in nature or before the New Year holidays? But how to weave a wreath so that it does not crumble and pleases its owners for a long time?
In order to knit beautiful and warm booties, for beginners, you need to be patient, with beautiful yarn and a suitable crochet size. If you have all these components, then the finished product will definitely turn out
How to choose crochet stoles? Schemes, sizes, colors… Finding your model is not as difficult as it seems
How to make crafts from matches? For beginners, this presents a certain difficulty exactly until the moment when a person begins to understand how easy it is to create real masterpieces
After purchasing a beautiful summer blouse, it is sometimes difficult to find the right bag for it. There is a simple and easy solution. Crochet a bag yourself
Making paper blinds with your own hands is not only possible, but also quite simple. You can involve all family members in the creative process. Children will be especially happy. And if you let them color the new thing from the side facing the street, then there will be no limit to joy
Embroidery with beads of paintings is a fascinating activity that allows you to feel like a real artist. By placing subtle accents on the canvas, creating a play of light and shadow, even people far from painting get real pleasure from the process
What can be done from a used old felt if it is no longer possible to alter the product, and some parts are quite suitable for crafts? Try to make felt crafts with your children
Often a situation arises when you need to glue a fabric decoration on the finished product or strengthen the bottom of a skirt or jacket. How to glue fabric to fabric so that there are no wrinkles, folds and the thing does not lose its original appearance?
Significantly improve the new or decorate the old shorts will help various decoration elements. Ribbon, braid, rivets or rhinestones … But how to make a fringe on denim shorts yourself? Everything is simple
Pluses of fabric and clothes from it: keeps heat for a long time, as cotton consists of hollow fibers. Even thin jersey is pleasant and warm to the body. Cotton and satin absorb moisture well. When wet, things from such fabrics become stronger. Clothes made of cotton raw materials keep their shape well after ironing. This fabric is hypoallergenic, so children's clothing is sewn from cotton fabrics. It is also suitable for people with problematic skin
In the article, we will offer readers another option for using old jeans, namely sewing a fashionable bag. Basically, such a cotton bag is used in the summer or in the warm autumn-spring off-season
If you know how to knit a mitten with knitting needles, you can pass the time on a long journey, at the TV screen, while waiting for your turn at the clinic to see a doctor. Knitting also perfectly relaxes and calms the nerves, so it is also useful
In the fall, there is a desire to decorate the house with something special. For this purpose, you can use bouquets of dahlias - flowers that can emphasize the rich palette of this season
Australian merino is a breed of sheep that conquered the world with incredibly soft, thin, elastic, resilient wool. This breed of herbivores with a thin fleece was bred in Australia. Over time, several subspecies of the breed were bred, the wool of which varies in quality
Experienced craftswomen recommend starting work with making a sample pattern. After the control sample has been knitted, it should be measured and counted, how many loops are per 10 cm in length and how many rows need to be knitted to obtain a fabric 10 cm high
Many beginners feel that there is no need to calculate stitches and draw a pattern and try to randomly achieve the desired shape of the piece. It must be said that any crocheted openwork blouse (a pattern of such a plan lends itself very poorly to a smooth reduction of loops) needs to be knitted according to the guidelines. Otherwise, you can get an uneven “torn” edge, a significant deviation from the desired contours, or a major violation of the proportions of the part
A fashionista with a non-standard figure often faces the problem of choosing a wardrobe. The crocheted jacket for women is a comfortable and versatile garment that suits any shape. Most often, it is created as an independent element, combined with various details of the wardrobe. But it can also be part of a costume that has a skirt or trousers. Thanks to this, the jacket remains relevant today. In this article, we will consider the stages and methods of knitting these sweaters
Jacket is a comfortable and practical wardrobe item. It can be knitted, knitted or crochet. An openwork jacket knitted with knitting needles will become a wonderful detail of not only summer, but also winter wardrobe, if you choose the right yarn and model pattern
Fashionable openwork half-belts, designed in urban style, look feminine and elegant. In any season - even in winter, even in summer, you will be delighted with this decision! Knitting an openwork half-faith is a creation of a masterpiece that combines restraint, sophistication, elegance and practicality. Feminine patterns in the form of lace divorces are especially popular. Openwork is distinguished by small through sections that form an ornament