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The Yarnspirations How-To hub is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about crochet, knitting, and crafting to pick up a new skill or level up the skills you already have. With a library full of videos, tutorials, pictorials, diagrams and tips & tricks, you're sure to find something to help you get creating.
Edge-to-Edge Seaming
When is a seam really not a traditional seam? When it sewn edge to edge. This is called an abutted seam. The edges are abutted and the adjacent pieces are sewn together.
9 Tips for Sewing on Leather
Sewing on leather, whether real or faux, can present some challenges, but with these tips, you can achieve professional looking results.
Master the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam
“Stitch with a quarter inch seam.” Sounds simple doesn’t it? So, why are we often sobbing at the sewing machine while piecing our blocks? Beginners, if you’ve found yourself throwing your mis-shapen blocks across the room, this may fix your problems!
Selvage Surprises
Selvages are those colorful finished edges you find on woven fabrics—a curiosity to some, and a source of inspiration to others. As sewers, we often hate to waste any little bit of fabric, and saved selvages can become the beginning of some fun projects.
Organize with Embroidered Labels
We love letters that help us keep our stuff organized. For our sewing studio at Coats & Clark we asked expert Rebecca Brent to create embroidered labels.
Tips on Photography
We've gathered some tips for you to take better pictures of your projects, so the focus is on your hard work and everyone can see what you're doing.
Yarny Flower Pots
Are you in need of some color, maybe some greenery too? Grab your glue, favorite colors of Super Saver and some mini terra …
Crochet and Weave Granny Cowl Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a Soft yarn crochet granny rectangle cowl woven with Boutique Unforgettable yarn that …
M.I.Y. (Make It Yourself) Mopsy Bunny
Craft an adorable bunny to give your home a cute Easter vibe! Mopsy Bunny is happy and content spending time on any table, …
Cro-Shayley Makes a Fish and Fisherman Hat
Any fishing lovers out there? My mom gave my son these adorable baby fisherman overalls and when I opened the gift all I c …
DIY Thread Crochet Earrings
During the holidays we're always looking for ways to personalize our gifts and stay within budget. Crochet thread is relat …
Summertime Tassel Sandals
Tassels are everywhere this summer! I've seen them on bags, shirts, key fobs and blankets. One idea has caught my eye more …
