Tutorial Database
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
Choose from the tutorials below, organized by category.
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
WhatTheCraft Tutorials
Here’s the current list of tutorials available at WhatTheCraft.com, all of which are free!
CLOTHING & T-SHIRT RECONSTRUCTION TUTORIALS
if there’s a tutorial you’d like to see, email me at what.the.craft(at)gmail(dot)com or comment here.
Sites with a Smörgåsbord of Craft Tutorials
- craftster -
lots of tutorials by forum members. Tip: due to the massive amount of information, if you want to find posts with a tutorial, use the search feature and look up “tutorial” or “tut”
- Etsy Labs Archive -
How tos from Etsy artists and designers.
- Etsy Storque -
Crafts, recipes, selling tips and more from Etsy artisans.
- instructables -
Tons of diy projects with instructions. Crafts and much more.
- cut out and keep -
User submitted tutorials and projects.
- curbly -
Very cool design projects and ideas.
- threadbanger -
tutorials in video form
- craftychica -
Jewelry, gifts, decor and more.
- Not Martha -
Lots of free how tos - clothing, gifts cooking, and more. Some really cute knitting patterns.
- ohmystars -
Clothing, t-shirt reconstructions, knitting, and more.
- LJC's Project Page -
Lots of craftiness, plus cooking, garden and house projects!
- The Backseat Kiss -
Tutorials that will have your ROTFLing.
- cre.ations -
A place to share handmade and diy projects, lots of which include instructions.
- GURL -
Everything from knitting to zine making.
- Supernaturale -
Some very cool and original craft ideas and projects. Dyed fungus? Yes!
- one hour craft -
Quick and thrifty craft projects.
- craftbits -
a wide variety of simple craft projects.
- The Duck Tape Club -
Cool project tutorials for duct tape!
- craftzine -
Lots of simple projects.
- quidnunc -
Gifts, knitting, thrifty crafts, and more.
- creativityportal -
A wide range of creative projects - altered books, decoupage, kid projects, and more.
- Naughty Secretary Club -
100 Super Quick projects.
- DIY Guide to LRPing -
Huge list of tutorials for making costumes, weapons, and more.
- whipup -
Clothing, quilting, and more.
- digsmagazine -
a home + living guide for the post-college, pre-parenthood, quasi-adult generation.
- n.e.e.t. magazine -
From simple to quirky.
- Martha Stewart -
Free craft projects from the Queen of Craft.
- DIY Network – Lots of free craft tutorials! -
Lots of free tutorials- crafts, gifts, home, and more.
- J Caroline Creative -
Free projects and tutorials for clothing and accessories.
Sewing
General Sewing Tutorials + Techniques
Jewelry + Beading Tutorials
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
Leah Kramer – a bead project and free beading software
CraftCove – 3D bead tutorials
How to make chainmail
Metal ring/ pendant tutorial
3D beaded star
Beaded Flower Pendant
Button Bracelet
Make your own shrink plastic charms
Dyed wooden bead necklace
Super cute beaded seahorse
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
Knitting + Crochet + Spinning Tutorials
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
Knitting Help – Videos of all the basic and some more advanced techniques of knitting, great for those that learn visually!
Knitting Pattern Central – Links to free knitting patterns.
Crochet Pattern Central – Links to free crochet patterns.
Knitty Gritty – Videos and patterns from the show!
Joy of Spinning – Information on spinning your own yarn, whether that be using a spindle or a spinning wheel. There are some instructional videos and lots of useful information to help you learn about spinning.
Knitty – Free online knitting magazine. Patterns for all difficulty levels, and great articles to help you learn more about knitting.
Stitch n Bitch – A few free patterns from Debbie Stoller, author of Stitch N Bitch!
Magknits – Some cute free knitting patterns – cardigan, scarf, felted ghost and more.
Naughty Needles Knitting
Some individual tutorials:
Silver’s Sock Class – Excellent tutorial for knitting socks! Great for those attempting to knit their first pair!
Seamless Single Crochet
Navajo 3 Ply (spinning)
Crochet a flower
Knitted slippers
Vintage vertical stripe crocheted blanket
Spindle socks
Spool Knitting
Crocheted hair band
**Thanks to kellesbelles for her help finding these & many other links!
Embroidery + CrossStitch + Needlework Tutorials
Needle N Thread – Resources for hand embroidery, with video tutorials.
Sublime Stitching – some basic embroidery stitches and some embroidery tips!
Embroidery Resource – Some free embroidery pattern downloads + hints and tips.
Futuregirl – A few handy embroidery and handsewing tutorials.
Soap + Candles + Cosmetics Tutorials
Paper Crafts + Scrapbooking Tutorials
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
The Hybrid Chick – Really awesome tutorials for “hybrid scrapbooking”!
Violette’s Folk Art – Some nice tutorials, focused a little more on the artsy side of things.
Scrapjazz – Supply store with community forums, tutorials, and more.
Scrapbook – Scrapbooking store with forums, gallery, and a library of free resources.
foldsomething – Origami video tutorials and a forum to post pics of your work and ask questions about origami.
If you know of an awesome tutorial that you think we should add to the database, comment with the link below!
Art + Printmaking + Photography Tutorials
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
Re: A guide to reproduction – free, downloadable zine with a good tutorial for screenprinting.
Some individual tutorials:
Bleach + Stencilling – bleaching is one of my favorite embelishment tools, this technique looks really cool.
Leaf Printing
Dreads + Falls + Wigs + Hair Tutorials
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
I Kick Shins – several tutorials for the making and installation of dreads and falls
Doctored Locks – huge synthetic hair knowledge and how-to database
Some individual tutorials:
Tutorials related to Selling + Packaging handmade goods
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
Some individual tutorials:
Make your own clothing labels – using satin ribbon and iron-on transfers
Make your own clothing labels – printing directly onto plain fabric
Make your own clothing labels – using special printable fabric
Make your own clothing labels – using twill tape and iron-on transfers
Craft Tutorials for Kids
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
FamilyFun – Lots of free arts and crafts project ideas.
PCCrafts – Content is a bit oriented towards selling their partner sites craft supplies, but they have some nice family oriented craft ideas.
Some individual tutorials:
Upcycling + Recycling + Reusing + Green Craft Tutorials
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
Some individual tutorials:
Popcap pincushion tutorial
Grocery Bag Dispenser
Home Decor + Garden related Tutorials
Sites with multiple tutorials and how-tos:
Some individual tutorials:
Secret room bookcase – I’ve always wanted a bookcase that reveals a secret passageway!!
Jenny Lawson on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 10:37 pm
I have a few tutorials and more to come at: http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-tutorials.html