Handcraft, Accessories & Home Decor Online Video Lessons

Part A - Learn how to measure curtains and calculate how much fabric you will need for curtains hung from a pole or rod and a set of rings. Then square and cut your fabric, form and sew double folded hems along the bottom, heading and sides. You will also learn how to line your curtain using curtain lining.

Part B - Learn how to calculate the pinch pleats, then measure and mark the pinch pleats and spaces along the heading of your curtains, sew the pinch pleats and insert pin hooks to hang your curtains. Also learn how to measure for curtains hung on traditional traverse rods and where to position your hold-backs.

Learn how to sew a makeup bag by drawing a pattern, cutting and fusing interfacing, using a standard zipper and making a rope for the handles and the tassel for the zipper pull.

Learn different knitting styles, tips and tricks and become an advanced knitter. Knitting instructions include: how to cast on, starting to knit using garter stitches, casting off, hiding the loose ends of the yarn, stockinette style knitting (stockinet or stocking knit), different rib stitches, chequered pattern, diagonal rib stitch and two styles of seed stitches. You will also learn how to re-insert the needle in the stitches, switching to a new yarn by tying a knot and repairing dropped stitches.