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As soon as a new page is published in the guide, it appears here with its publication date, a couple of sentences about its content and a hint about who it was written for. The feed runs from the newest pages to the earliest. Tags help you quickly find pages by topic: sewing, knitting, crafts, safety or first steps.
We are not chasing quantity. One accurate, calm page on using hot glue safely matters more to us than a dozen hasty notes.
How to sew on a button and mend a split seam
Eight steps from choosing the thread to checking the result, with illustrative examples and a self-check list.
Who it is for: For anyone with a garment in the wardrobe that has long needed mending.
Handicrafts: an overview and key concepts
Which crafts suit a beginner and what the main words in instructions mean.
Who it is for: Gives you the big picture before you choose your own craft.
A practical guide for beginners
How to choose a first weekend project, put together a minimal kit and set up your workspace.
Who it is for: Helps you move from wanting to try to your first finished piece.
Three collections for different tasks
Screen-free weekends, handmade gifts and small clothing repairs.
Who it is for: A ready-made reading order for a specific task.
Crafts from natural materials
What to collect on a walk, how to dry and store your finds and what to make from them with children.
Who it is for: For parents looking for something to do on autumn weekends.
Answers about first steps, materials and safety
Twelve short answers, including on hot glue and craft knives.
Who it is for: Quickly clears up the most common doubts of beginners and parents.
Guide topics
Four topic groups that show how the guide is organised.
Who it is for: Shows what the guide covers and where to find what you need.
A glossary for beginner crafters
Fourteen terms from sewing, knitting and paper crafts.
Who it is for: Makes patterns, instructions and label wording easier to understand.
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Five frequent slip-ups: from an overly complicated first project to work abandoned halfway.
Who it is for: For those who have tried and been disappointed, and for those just about to start.
What to read next
- Archive
A full list of pages with dates and tags, and notes on the domain's former addresses.
- Practical
How to sew on a button and mend a split seam, plus a catalogue of practical articles.
- For beginners
How to choose a first weekend project, put together a minimal kit and finish the work.
What this text is based on
- Guide editorial team — publication log
Threads, yarn, glue and paints vary noticeably from one manufacturer to another, so the label and instructions for the specific material or tool always have the final say. This guide describes general techniques and is no substitute for a hands-on lesson with an experienced maker.