How-to

Continuing from [Part 3 – Filling in the beads], now that your shoe vamp is fully beaded, it’s time to turn it into a beautiful pair of Peranakan Kasut Manek! …

After you have finished your border beading, you can go ahead to fill up your shoes face with your chosen pattern. The photo below shows you an example of my design on a thong style sandal which I have not completed when I took the photo.

Continuing from Part 1—Preparing the Canvas Frame, this is the second step in making Kasut Manek: stitching the traced outlines with beads. Stay tuned for the next steps:Part 3 – …

Ever since I posted my Kasut Manek (beaded shoes) photo, I have received several emails from readers around the world asking me how to bead for it. I decided to post …

Ever looked at those beautifully made crochet home décor or stuffed toys and wondered, “Man… I wish I knew how to make one of those!” Our crochet for beginners’ guide will help you make your first step into the world of crochet. we’ll discuss the basics of crochet, …

Solid Granny Squares are one of the most popular crochet square patterns crocheters love to make. Like other crochet squares, solid granny squares can be used as single pieces or …

Basic embroidery stitches are the building blocks of any embroidery project. Starting off your embroidery journey by practicing different stitches will give you the foundation you need in future embroidery …

Recently, my garden became the unexpected stage for an exhilarating performance featuring a small, agile frog as the lead dancer. This spectacle sparked a burst of creativity within me – …

So, you’ve found a nice shorts sewing pattern that you are dying to sew, but….. the length just doesn’t seem right, too short? too long? Here is the altering sewing …

A comprehensive easy-to-follow guide on how to crochet Animals Amigurumi; from supplies, basic stitches, common techniques, how to read a crochet pattern, & more.

Scarves and coasters are among the most straightforward projects for beginner crocheters. But if you’re ready to take on a larger crochet project, learn how to crochet a blanket! One …

Have you ever heard of the crocodile stitch crochet pattern? It’s super popular and creates a cool scale-like design. I recently tried it out and made a cute drawstring purse. …

It is a brand new year, and let me start the year by sharing this beautiful Star Stitch Crochet Tote Bag pattern & tutorial, crocheted from jute twine. This Star …

Once you’ve finished crocheting the African Flower Purse using the pattern we provided, it’s time to move on to the next step. In the second part, we will guide you …

One of the ways that the granny squares can be joined together is by using the flat slip stitch. It produces lines that are flat but clearly defined, and these …

After months of crocheting, I have finally finished the 336 granny squares blanket. First of all, before I am able to share the blanket’s pattern, I would like to share …

When I first stumbled upon this entrelac knitting pattern, I was immediately captivated by its beautiful interwoven squares. The design is truly remarkable, and I’m excited to make it myself. …

This is a rather quick and easy tutorial to make mini pom-pom with your own 2 fingers, some yarns and a pair of scissors. If you need some mini pom-pom …

I heard friends and readers asking me how to do amigurumi, including patterns, materials, tools & tips, etc…. you will find all the answers in this post: How To Amigurumi!!! …

Have you ever been fascinated with the fabric yo-yo puff to make this and this and this? If you can crochet, I have another version to make it, it is …