Learn how to make a boat with a little wood, glue and our expert know-how Materials Tracing paper and pencil 13cm length of 7.5cm-wide x 2cm-thick…
Craft
How to make a Clanger outfit
If you’ve made your own knitted Clanger from the free BBC pattern, then here are our tips on making the Clanger outfit to match Deputy Craft Editor Esme Clemo set…
How to make tassels
Here’s our step-by-step video guide to how to make tassels Materials Thin card Ruler Pencil Craft scissors Anchor embroidery skeins, to make tassels for our…
How to make an Oxford pillowcase cover
Our easy-to-follow video will show you how to make an Oxford pillowcase with mitred corners for that extra professional finish.
How to sew a zip on a cushion cover
Materials Cushion pad measuring 45 x 45cm Two pieces of fabric measuring 48 x 48cm General purpose plastic coil zip measuring 35cm Zipper foot Seam…
How to make an envelope cushion cover
An envelope-backed cushion cover is a great beginner project to have a go at if you’re new to sewing and a quick and easy solution to brighten up your home.…
How to make a girls’ skirt to fit any size
This pretty girls’ skirt, with matching pocket and trim, is easy to make – you don’t even need a pattern Materials Cotton fabric for the main skirt …
How To Make: A tote bag
Watch our sewing tutorial for how to make a bag, it's ideal to use as a shopping tote and reversible too!
How To Make: A cat cross stitch
Learn the basic stitch and you’ll be well on your way to designing your own cross stitch charts. Personalise our cat cross stitch design to replicate your favourite feline friends.…
How to paint in watercolour
Materials Cold press watercolour paper Watercolour paints in Opera Rose, Cadmium Red, Sennelier Yellow Light, Cinereous Blue and Hooker’s Green Light Medium and fine paintbrushes Sharp…
How To Make: A felt craft cushion
This simple craft cushion will add a splash of colour to any room Made with brightly coloured felt circles, this craft cushion project is easy to do and has a real…
How To Make: Piping for a cushion
You can buy ready covered cord, but with our simple guide you can learn how to make piping in any colour you want. Once you’ve made your piping, have a…
Do you have a vintage Woman’s Weekly sewing pattern? We need your help!
It may seem strange, but we don’t have any archive copies of the Woman’s Weekly or Woman’s Realm sewing patterns at our HQ – and that’s why we are calling…
How to make a dip dye braided rope necklace
The shops are full of braided ombre jewellery right now but don’t fork out to buy some… make your very own rope necklace!
How To: Make a butterfly cushion cover with a die cutter
Find out how easy it is to make this butterfly cushion with a die cutter following our step-by-step video.
How To Sew: Homemade Christmas tags for your presents
Follow are step-by-step instructions to sew our homemade Christmas tag, adding a crafty twist to your gift wrapping!
How To Make: A beautiful festive floral Christmas wreath
We show you how to make a beautiful festive floral Christmas wreath with the help of Simon, from M&S
How To: Die cut a paper Christmas wreath
With our easy step-by-step instructions making your own paper Christmas wreath is simple.
How To: Decorate a Christmas candle holder
Learn how to decorate a Christmas candle holder with a festive village scene, all you need is a little card!
Christmas flowers – we’ve been inspired
Our very first Make & Take Flower Arranging Morning on 1 December 2014 was a great success. Simon Richards from Marks & Spencer joined us at the Blue Fin Building,…