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Creative ideas for Christmas

Find ideas for little and large Christmas projects you’ll love making, giving away or bringing out again year after year. We’ve gathered the inspiration for you, so all you have to do is choose where to begin.

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Christmas knits for the ones you love...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make Christmas a little cosier with warm jumpers and lovely accessories for little ones and grown-ups. Find inspiration for Christmas knits you’ll want to bring out year after year.

Advent calendar

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make the countdown to Christmas even more magical with an Advent calendar you’ve made yourself and can enjoy year after year.

Sew your own Christmas Pig

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Sew your own Christmas pig and give it a look you love. Find inspiration for fabrics, lovely details and everything you need to create a cosy Christmas classic.

The best ideas for homemade Christmas gifts...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Looking for inspiration for handmade Christmas gifts? Discover 24 ideas for personal gifts you can sew, knit, crochet or make yourself.

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Santa hats for the whole family

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Find inspiration for Santa hats for the whole family. Here, we’ve gathered both sewn and knitted designs, free DIYs and patterns for creative moments this Christmas.

Create a festive feel with handmade cushions...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make your home extra cosy with Christmas cushions you've sewn yourself. Find inspiration for colours, patterns and fabrics that bring Christmas spirit to your sofa.

Dreaming of a white Christmas

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Dreaming of a light and calm Christmas? Discover 23 ideas for decorations, table settings, cushions, little Christmas friends and creative projects in white and natural shades.

Bows: Sew them, tie them, get creative...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Bows are made for Christmas. Find inspiration for sewing, tying and using bows on everything from the Christmas tree and wreath to gifts and cosy details around the home.

Bring the Christmas Spirit into Your Home...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Fill your home with creativity and festive cheer this December. Find inspiration for cosy projects, Christmas decorations and little details that make the festive season extra special.

Set a classic red Christmas table

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Shades of red, candlelight and homemade details are all part of Christmas. Find inspiration for tablecloths, napkins and table runners that create just the right atmosphere for your Christmas table.

Sew Christmas creatures and elves

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Sew Christmas pigs, geese, ducks and other charming Christmas animals. Find inspiration for creative projects that bring a little extra Christmas cheer into your home.

Christmas jumpers

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make your own Christmas jumper and make it as cosy, fun or festive as you like. Find ideas for sewing, knitting, decorating and creative details.

Christmas table setting

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make your Christmas table extra special with tablecloths, fabric napkins and creative details. Find inspiration and ideas for a cosy table setting that creates just the right festive atmosphere.

Christmas with children

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Here you’ll find plenty of ideas for a magical Christmas with the children, from creative DIY projects they can make themselves to gifts and decorations you can sew for them.

Red Christmas

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

27 lovely ideas for anyone who loves a classic red Christmas. Find inspiration for cosy, creative Christmas projects you'll want to start making right away.

Christmas clothes for children

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Find inspiration for handmade Christmas clothes for children and babies. Discover lovely ideas for dresses, trousers, soft sets and little Christmas outfits full of personality.

Ideas for crocheted Christmas decorations...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Fill Christmas with little crocheted favourites. Find inspiration and free patterns for everything from Christmas baubles and elf hats to decorations you can bring out year after year.

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Sew your own Christmas outfit

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Sew your way into the Christmas spirit with an outfit you've made yourself. Find inspiration for dresses, skirts, tops and festive details, and create your own look for cosy Christmas moments.

Homemade Christmas Decorations: Add a Personal Touch...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Discover ideas for homemade Christmas decorations, cosy projects and little creative details that bring festive cheer to every corner of your home.

Sew clothes for Christmas – from relaxed days to festiv...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Will your December be cosy, festive or a little of both? Find inspiration for handmade Christmas clothes, from party looks to cosy sets, Christmas pyjamas and clothes for children.

Create Christmas spirit with tapestry...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Tapestry is this season’s big favourite. Find inspiration for sewing projects filled with Christmas cheer.

Sewing projects and Christmas gifts for dogs...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Make Christmas extra cosy for your four-legged family member. Find inspiration for creative sewing projects, handmade Christmas gifts and charming accessories for dogs.

Homemade Christmas gifts made by children...

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Let the children help make this year's Christmas gifts, and see how proud they are when they give something they've made themselves. Find inspiration for cosy projects and creative moments together.

Sew your own bumbag

SEWING TIPS & INSPIRATION

Dreaming of sewing your own bum bag? Here you'll find sewing patterns, fabrics, sewing accessories and plenty of inspiration to help you get started.

How to sew with faux fur

SEWING GUIDE

Faux fur gives your sewing projects a soft and luxurious finish. Discover 10 handy tips to help you get started and achieve a beautiful result.

How crafts can help reduce stress

CREATIVITY & WELLBEING

Many people find that creative projects help them switch off and unwind. Research is now showing why making things with your hands can help calm a busy mind.

Creative Gifts for Father’s Day

Here you’ll find creative ideas for Father’s Day that children can help make. Small projects and personal touches that make the gift extra special. Perfect for cosy moments filled with colours and imagination.

Homemade gifts for Mother’s Day

Looking for inspiration for Mother’s Day? Here you’ll find creative ideas for gifts you can make yourself. From small, simple projects to thoughtful details that make the gift truly special. A great place to start if you want to give something personal.

Guide: Knitted socks

Fancy knitting your own socks? Get ideas, tips on choosing the right yarn, free patterns and helpful advice to get you started with confidence.

Guide: How to Sew with Corduroy or Velvet...

Thinking of sewing with corduroy or velvet? Discover practical tips on pile direction, wales, needles and pressing to avoid frustration and achieve a beautiful finish.

Easter inspiration

We’ve gathered our very best Easter ideas right here. From sweet hanging decorations to lovely spring DIY projects that are perfect all season long – not just for Easter.

Ideas for a mini makeover at home

Fancy making a few changes at home without spending a fortune? Read on for inspiration and tips for simple updates with a big impact.

Sweet ideas for Valentine’s Day

Here you’ll find creative Valentine’s Day ideas that are easy to get started with. Small projects and thoughtful details that spread joy and care. Perfect if you want to create something personal, straight from the heart.

Guide: Tips to keep warm

Explore our guide and find the best ways to keep you and your home warmer this winter when we are all hoping to save energy!

Make Your Own Popular Lace Shawl

Explore our guide and learn how you can easily make your own popular lace shawl step by step.

Bring out the bats – fun and spooky ideas for Halloween...

Discover a world of ideas – from fluttering bat wings and spooky-fun costumes to imaginative decorations and handmade Halloween touches.

Sew a dress with tie neck

This dress is simple, feminine, and full of possibilities. With three different lengths, tie details at the neckline, and a loose fit, you get a comfortable style that's easy to customize and make your own.

How to Crochet a Bucket Hat

CROCHET

The bucket hat is well and truly back in style, and the best part is that you can easily crochet your own!

Sew a Zero Waste bag

The Zero Waste bag is both practical and thoughtfully designed. With its simple design, spacious shape, and clever no-waste construction, it combines functionality with the freedom to add your own personal touch.

Sewing for Baby: Tips & Inspiration

Find ideas for the sweetest baby projects – from clothes and accessories to thoughtful gifts. We share our best tips, free patterns and fabric recommendations that are soft, practical and baby-friendly.

Calculate Gauge When Combining Yarns...

When combining two strands of yarn, it can be tricky to predict the final thickness and gauge. But it really matters for your finished project! Try our handy calculator here.

Fraya Yarn Combinations

We’ve created a series of knitting samples using some of our beautiful Fraya yarn qualities, so you can see how different yarn combinations look in practice!

Sew a Bow Blouse #LiseBowBlouse

Join the bow blouse trend and sew your own personal version! Download our free sewing pattern and get inspired by our ambassadors’ creations.

Crepe chiffon: 1 fabric, 4 projects

The same fabric can be used in so many different ways! We found a beautiful floral cream chiffon and created four very different projects to show you just how versatile one piece of fabric can be!

Bag sewing for beginners

Here’s everything you need – plus a few things you didn’t know you were missing – for making your own bags. Get tips and loads of inspiration for sewing your own bags.

Nautical kids

Hop aboard the nautical world for little ones (and the slightly older ones too). Get inspired for your next sewing project in nautical style – with stripes, cute motifs, and high-quality fabrics that are perfect for kids.

1 fabric, 4 projects

Fabrics can be used in so many different ways! Read more to get four ideas for projects with the same fabric.

Beautiful Knitting Projects for Spring...

Spring is on its way, and soon it will be time to swap warm jumpers and heavy cardigans for light, airy alternatives. Pick up your knitting needles now if you want to be ready for the season!

Sew your own maxi dresses

Knitting swatches and gauge

Learn how to make and use the knitting swatch to achieve the right gauge and avoid frustration during your knitting project.

Mummy & Me

All you need to know about yarn fibres and blends...

Read about the different yarn fibres and their widely varying properties.

PetiteKnit Yarn Alternatives

We guide you to good yarn alternatives for a wide range of PetiteKnit's popular knitting patterns.

Yarn Calculator: Your Guide to Yarn Alternatives...

We've gathered a number of tips and tricks on how to find yarn alternatives for your knitting projects. Learn how to calculate your yarn consumption.

Guide: Which Knitting Needles Should I Choose?...

Learn more about knitting needles in our guide. Discover the differences between straight needles, double-pointed needles and circular needles – and when to use which.

Ideas for homemade costumes

Sew your own carnival costumes, Halloween costumes – or simply dress-up outfits for the little ones. We have plenty of ideas for simple solutions.

New life for an old sweater

We all have a garment we’re desperate to keep. A blouse, a sweater or a pair of pants. They may be worn and holed but you can’t part with them.

How to sew fabric on knitwear

This guide explains how you can sew a fabric piece on knitwear.

Guide to Upholstery Fabrics

GET STARTED

Tired of looking at your old, worn furniture? Don't throw it away just yet! It's perfect for an upcycling project.

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Adjustments of your clothing

See our guide to hemming trousers with ease.

Sew your own shade sail

Create your own shade sail tailored to your needs. Follow our step-by-step DIY guide and use durable, colourfast fabrics that are designed to withstand the sun.

Spa Gardens

Creating a personal outdoor retreat in your back yard! Check out these ideas and bring the essence of spa gardens into your home!

Outdoor trends

Upgrade your summer cottage, terrace and garden with timeless projects made of durable fabrics.

Pockets everywhere

This year, we're seeing pockets on EVERYTHING.

10+ Things you can easily create yourself when you move...

We've put together a fantastic guide that gives you our best ideas for things you can easily create for your new home to give it a personal touch.

Interlining guide

Interlining is amazing - no wonder it is so commonly used. Here's a guide that helps you pick the right interlining for your project.

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9 tips for sewing in satin fabric

There are a few things you should know about sewing in satin. So, follow these tips and get your satin sewing project off to a good start.

Pojagi patchwork technique

A how to guide to Pojagi - the beautiful Korean patchwork technique. Read in 3-4 minutes.

Sewing Machine Needles: The Ultimate Guide...

Get smarter about sewing machine needles! We guide you to find the right type and size for the fabric you want to work with.

How to guide to pleating

Different pleating techniques to sew graphical patterns on e.g. cushions. Read in 3-4 min.

10 tips for sewing with denim

We've listed the 10 best tips and tricks for sewing with denim and jeans. Get off to a good start on your DIY jeans, jean skirt, denim jacket, or more.

How to make ruffled edges

A ruffled edge adds a feminine touch to your look. Add ruffles to old shirts and dresses and give them a new lease of life

How to sew facing

Let's face it: adding a little facing gives you the best possible neckline for your newly designed top or dress. Learn how to sew with facing. Read in 3-4 min

Guide for snap buttons

Use snap buttons as a splendid alternative to regular buttons, perfect for clothes and accessories. Easy, fast, and with fantastic results. Read in 4-5 min

A beginner's guide to sewing - off to a good start...

A beginner’s guide to creative projects

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Selfmade® sewing school

Sew curtains

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Sew your own dress

Learn how to sew your own dress by following our 5 simple steps. From selecting the fabric to choosing the sewing pattern, we will guide you to your project!

How to make your own cooling/heating pad...

Let us show you how you can easily make your own heating pad using kernels or seeds as filling, easy to heat up in the microwave oven. Perfect as a gift.

Patchwork trend

One of this Fall’s greatest fashion trends.

How to make your own bias tape

The ultimate finishing touch to your sewing project: bias tape that matches your design ideas completely. Read in 3-5 min

The Sheer Trend

Discover the art of styling sheer, hottest trend. Learn how to mix see-through pieces with basics, sew your own garments and more with Selfmade®.

Pyjama trousers

Design and sew your own pyjama trousers, choose your fabric and colour and style it to perfection. Start your unique project today.

Sew your own transitional jacket

Get inspiration and tips for your project with 5 fresh takes on a transitional jacket you can sew yourself.

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Transitional jacket 4

Transition jacket 3

Transition jacket 2

Transition jacket 1

Sew your own Carnival Costume: Ghost...

Sew your own Carnival Costume: Clown...

Sew your own Carnival Costume: Dragon / Dinosaur...

Sew your own Carnival Costume: Pizza...

Sew your own Carnival costume: Fried Eggs...

Sew your own Carnival costume: Ladybug...

Sew your own sportswear

Sew your own sportswear with our guide to materials, patterns, and techniques. Create unique and functional designs that fit you perfectly.

Guide to upcycling and repairing clothes...

This section will explore how to repair clothes, giving timeless pieces the makeover, they deserve. Making the old feel new again, indeed!

Repair guide for clothing

This section will explore how to repair clothes, giving timeless pieces the makeover, they deserve. Making the old feel new again, indeed!

Upcycling with visible mending

Before considering that much-loved shirt or dress past its prime, let's delve into some crafty techniques.

Guide to mending

A how to guide to mending - a trendy technique to upcycle old clothes, bags, etc. Read in 3-4 min.

Textile paint for children

Have fun letting the children play with textile paint. Picture perfect works of art with child friendly textile paint using fun techniques. Read in 3-5 min

10 crafts projects for children

Her får du 10 DIY-ideer til børn i alle aldre. Nemme kreaprojekter til småbørn, skolebørn eller teenagere, til enhver budget og erfaringsniveau.

Delicate hair accessories in pastels...

Make your own jewellery

Style your day with your own, handmade jewellery and accessories. An easy and fun hobby project for rainy days.

Guide to textile paint

Upcycling is all the rage. Learn how to work with textile paint and get loads of inspiration for your next upcycling project. Read in 3-5 min

Guide to colour mixing

Create your dream colours with our guide! Here you'll easily learn about mixing ratios to get the right colours for your creative projects.

Embroidery guide

Learn to embroider with this beginner's guide! Here you'll find all the information on materials, techniques, stitch types - and lots of inspiration.

7 ideas for portable summer crafts

Seven pocket-sized projects to keep your artistic vibes flowing wherever your adventures may lead you.

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