The expert's top tips
Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant explains how to quickly and easily sew a blind hem
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Choosing your Cricut machine
Need help choosing which Cricut machine is right for you? Check out this helpful overview video which compares Cricut Joy™, Cricut Explore Air™ 2 and the Cricut Maker™ to help you decide.
Create your own face covering
Face coverings are an important part of daily life at the moment. Penny, a Partner at John Lewis & Partners, is on hand to show you how to make one of your own at home.
Penny recently started making face coverings for friends and family in exchange for a donation to charity. In this video, she’ll show you how to create a simple pleated face covering, with or without elastic.
Make your own winter crochet wreath for the home
Anna Nikipirowicz shows you how to crochet a holly and berry wreath that will look beautiful in your home over the festive season.
Anna Nikipirowicz is the author of Crochet Wreaths which shows you how to create sumptuous crocheted wreaths and other decorations that will grace your home whatever the season!
Explaining Cricut Infusible Inks
Find out everything you need to know about using Cricut Infusible Ink range and inspire yourself to start a new project!
That hand-made touch
Turn everyday objects into attractive wall hangings with these clever tips from Wool Couture.
Claire Gelder, founder of Wool Couture, aims to inspire others to take up the pastimes of macramé, knitting, weaving, and crochet by giving these timeless hobbies a 21st-century makeover.
Hang up your plants
A knotted plant hanger is easy to make and looks great. Once planted up, it will help your home’s air quality too.
Kate has been hosting workshops at our flagship John Lewis store for 10 years and has more recently taken her expertise online as The Makery, so you can learn how to craft from the comfort of your own home.
Make some new friends
Children love making cheery little characters from staple crafting materials – check these tips from Button Bag.
Sara Duchars and Sarah Marks graduated from a stall at London’s Greenwich in 2007 to start a brand that 'creates time' for families through crafting. All Button Bag's craft is designed in the UK, with children and their families in mind.
Old jumper - New monkey!
If you have a tatty old jumper languishing in a drawer, turn it into a delightful cuddly toy - kids love making them, and they’ll be firm friends for life.
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Improve your drawing skills
Drawing is a wonderfully calming activity. Whether a total beginner or just a bit rusty, these tips will help.
Jake Spicer is a drawing tutor based in Brighton, UK where he is head tutor of the drawing organisation 'Draw'. Focusing on making drawing accessible to everybody, and how to improve your drawing skills.
Take a break for something sweet
If you have crepe paper, you can easily make a decorative rose, a Polish tradition that will add colour to your home.
Karolina has travelled extensively in Poland to unearth and understand the history of the pajaki, to meet the makers, hone her techniques and to help regenerate Polish folk arts.
No needles required
Create time with your family. Get your kids finger knitting with this simple how-to guide from Button Bag – all you need is some wool and some fingers!
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A real family favourite
Fabric bunting looks so much better than plastic. If your house is home to old shirts in need of retiring, you have the ideal material to hand…
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Craft some cuteness
Rustle up an adorable pom-pom bunny or two, or four – an ideal craft activity just in time for Easter time.
Kate has been hosting workhops at our flagship John Lewis store for 10 years and has more rectly taken her expertise online so you can learn how to craft from the comfort of your own home.
