Check out these instagram pages for techniques and inspiration!

• https://www.instagram.com/easy_sewing_for_beginners/

• https://www.instagram.com/nationalsewing/

• https://www.instagram.com/sewing_techniques/

Check out these makers who use sewing skills to create fun things!

• https://www.instagram.com/BrosWhoSew/?hl=en

• https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpawle/?hl=en

• https://www.instagram.com/hannakinart/?hl=en

Arm Knitting

Don't have many tools at home? Use your arms to knit! All you need is some yarn!

Macrame

Check out the first video to learn the basic knots used in Macrame.

The second video will show you how to create an awesome wall hanging using the square knot!

You can use driftwood or a stick from outside to attach the strings to. You can use twine, yarn or cotton cording for these projects!

Check out youtube for different macrame projects, once you know these knots, you can even make plant hangers!!

Fix your clothing!

Fix holes in clothing or accessories! Watch this video to learn tips and techniques for fixing holes in any fabric!

Hand Embroidery

In the first video, learn 4 basic embroidery stitches used to create beautiful designs on clothing or accessories! (Running stitch, back stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch)

In the second and third videos, use these stitches to make some beautiful designs!

Felt Monster

Check out this video to learn how to make small, custom felt monsters! You'll need felt, a sewing needle, thread and embroidery thread.

Explore 5 projects that are great for beginners!

for tea towels skip to: 0:26

for Scrunchies skip to: 1:54

For a tote bag skip to: 3:42

For pillowcases skip to: 5:28

For handkerchiefs skip to: 6:55

Drawstring Bag

watch this video to learn how to make a useful drawing bag!