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How to wind a zipper slider using a fork without any hassle

When sewing or repairing clothes and backpacks, you have to sew in a new zipper. It is rarely possible to immediately select the right length, so a snake is often purchased straight away, without upper and lower limiters. In this case, the slider is not put on it, and it

How to sew a hole neatly with a hidden seam, even if you are holding a needle for the first time in your life

Sewing up torn clothes neatly is not that difficult if you use a little trick. Knowing this secret, even a person who has never sewed before can cope with the task. This skill will allow you to repair your favorite clothes, and in such a way that the place of repair

How to quietly and accurately sew up a hole in clothing

Repairing torn clothes is not as difficult as it might seem. If you follow a few simple tips, even a person with absolutely no sewing skills can sew up a hole. To make everything work, just use tape.

Life hack: how to sew up a broken seam on a jacket

Minor troubles often happen with outerwear - the zipper breaks, the lining in the pocket tears, or the seam bursts. It is not always convenient to send a product to a workshop for repairs - you have to wait, and it turns out to be quite expensive. How can one be in such

How to independently replace a zipper in an insulated bib overalls

Broken zippers in outerwear are quite common. But it should not upset you, since replacing faulty fittings with new ones is quite simple. And at the same time, you don’t need to go to the studio at all. You can do this type of repair yourself.

How to sew up a rip between jeans legs

Holes appear between the legs of the jeans on either side of the center seam, which, although they look terrible, can be repaired. If you have a sewing machine, then this will not be difficult at all. Sewn by the proposed method of rubbing on

How to press the zipper slider correctly

The slider on worn clothes and shoes wears out considerably from friction, so it stops zipping. To compensate for this, it simply needs to be crimped. However, for everything to work out, you need to do it right.

How to fix a rip in a jacket in a couple of minutes without a needle and thread

Sewing up a torn jacket with a needle and thread is not the best solution, since the seam remaining after this is obvious. You can often close the gap with a decorative patch, but it can look awkward if the hole is located in the wrong place.

Repair Cannot Throw Away. Or how to fix an uneven hem in a knit T-shirt

It's no secret that quite often the purchase of clothes is made spontaneously, by inspiration. And sometimes because of this, some shortcomings of products go unnoticed at first glance. However, after some time they still become visible, and then it befalls

How to sew a hole with a hidden seam using tape

A torn sweater or other clothing can be sewn up so that the repair area is completely invisible. It's not difficult to learn.

Now nothing will get confused. Method for storing sewing thread in a PET bottle

When storing threads in a box, they constantly unwind and get tangled. As a result, it takes a long time to untie the knots. If you switch to storing threads in a bottle, you won’t have any more problems with them.

How to sew a skirt with your own hands in half an hour without sewing equipment

In accordance with modern fashion, every girl and woman today should have at least one long skirt in her wardrobe. But what if the options offered by stores are not attractive in appearance, quality, or price? - Better to sew

How to easily replace a broken zipper slider

This method of repairing a zipper is as simple as a corner. Even a person who does not have such skills can cope with it. Moreover, it is suitable both for repairing zippers on the pockets of a bag or backpack, and for repairing shoes. In this specific

A detailed master class on making a light, comfortable mask from a T-shirt

A very detailed master class on making a mask from an unnecessary T-shirt with a successful pattern. To make a mask you will need: a knitted T-shirt with short or long sleeves; threads matching the color; scissors; sewing machine or needle,

How to narrow the neckline of a sweater or T-shirt with your own hands

Clothing changes over time and, unfortunately, not for the better. One of the unpleasant phenomena is stretching of the neck in a T-shirt, jacket or sweater. And it seems that nothing can be done about it. Therefore, still quite good-quality clothes have to be stuffed into

Master class on sewing a simple reusable anatomical mask

Required: Thick fabric for the outer part (for example, black denim), fabric for the lining of the inner part (black satin with a silver pattern) and an elastic band of 24 - 28 cm, depending on the desired size.

Master class: Reusable mask with a pocket for the filter layer

Using this master class, anyone can sew their own protective mask with a pocket for the filter layer.

How to sew a reusable mask yourself without a sewing machine

A medical mask is a necessary thing during colds and infections. Protective masks may disappear from pharmacies for a while, but you can always get out of a difficult situation and sew a medical mask yourself. To make your work easier, you can

We sew our own reusable protective mask

In the modern world, along with the emergence of viruses that pose a threat to human health and life, the presence of a protective mask becomes more relevant than ever.You can buy disposable masks at the pharmacy, but they will not be cheap, and you will be wearing them

Master class on making a reusable mask

I suggest sewing a simple reusable mask. We will need: thick cotton fabric (calico, poplin, satin, etc.) 30*19 cm in size. And an elastic band 40 cm long.

How to sew a mask with your own hands

You can sew reusable masks yourself, even without special skills. In life safety lessons we were taught that gauze masks are the best option. Yes, the gauze was dense, withstood washing, did not deform, and did not turn into a mesh. Now gauze

Master class on making a reusable protective mask

In our difficult times, when there is a need to wear a protective face mask, but it is not possible to buy one due to a shortage, you can make a mask with your own hands. On the Internet you can find a lot

How to quickly make a needle threader

Are you planning to sew but having trouble threading a needle? Then make yourself a 2-minute threader that will make your sewing process easier. A master class on making such useful little things is presented below.

How to make a hand sewing machine for leather

When sewing leather, it is convenient to use a manual sewing machine. It makes it easier to thread threads through previously cut holes, which speeds up the process compared to crocheting. This is a very simple tool that you can make yourself,

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«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

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