How To . . .
Here is our Crafters Club classroom; our "How To . . ." pages for sewing, loom knitting, handmade flowers, ribbon crafts, paper crafts, upcycling, and whatever else is fun and crafty!
03 Zippers & Buttons
How to sew a button video
How to sew in a zipper video
Zipper pencil pouch tutorial
01 Hand Sewing
Basics-in-one video
1. Securing a Knot 0:06
2. Running Stitch 0:47
3. Tying Off 1:55
4. Back-Stitch 2:44
5. Blanket Stitch 3:48
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How to thread a needle and tie a knot video
How to use a needle threader video
How to tie a knot for hand sewing video
Stitch lesson series videos includes whipstitch, backstitch, running stitch, blanket stitch
How to do a Running Stitch (easiest stitch, also used to gather) video
How to hand finish an open seam on a pillow or stuffed toy - Ladder Stitch video
How to sew a decorative edge Blanket Stitch video
How to sew the overstitch video
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Supply recommendations:
Embroidery supplies: linen or cotton cloth, embroidery needle, embroidery floss (2 threads combined at a time), embroidery hoop, small scissors, free embroidery design.
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Cross stitch supplies: Aida cloth (size 10 or 14, see chosen pattern, from Joann's or Michaels), large eye embroidery needle, embroidery floss (2 threads combined at a time), embroidery hoop, small scissors, free cross stitch design.
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Embroidery projects:
Tea Cup - learn stitches lazy daisy, french knot, back stitch, seed stitch.
Snowflakes - learn back stitch and chain stitch.
12 embroidery projects - Christmas tree, Christmas dove and bell, Ho Ho Ho...
26 embroidery projects - Hello sunshine, stitched up my heart, winged unicorn, cake...
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Cross stitch basics and projects:
12 free patterns from Plaid - for each month of the year
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02 Machine Sewing
Parts of the sewing machine videos
How to use a sewing machine video
Printable sewing sheets to practice sewing straight lines, pivot, and curves
Monogramming (adding the first letter of your name) tutorial
How to make ruffles the easy way tutorial
More ruffles tutorial
How to make an elastic waistband trick for skirts and pants tutorial
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04 Sewing Projects
Baby burp cloth gift video
Button tree tutorial
Button and felt ornaments tutorial
Circle skirt video
Dish towel apron tutorial
Felt garland video
Felt pencil case tutorial
Girls crossbody purse tutorial
Headbands from stretch knit fabric video
Owl ear bud case tutorial
Pajama bottoms tutorial, recommend createkidscouture.com for pj's in all sizes
Pencil skirt from stretch knit video
Pillowcase video
Pillowcase fancy tutorial
Pillow cover (envelope pillow cover) video
Reusable snack bag tutorial
Simple skirt video
Snowman ornament tutorial
Tiny Sewists lesson tutorials
Tote bag video
Winter fleece boa scarf video​
Winter fleece tassel hat video (most kids' heads 21" around)
Zipper pouch tutorial
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05 Recommended Sewing Machines for Kids
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Shops - Pins and Needles on Mayfield near Lander
Janome Hello Kitty line - Janome is renowned for high quality machines. I personally have the Hello Kitty White Compact Sewing Machine, which is a solid, basic, full size machine.