I can’t call myself a craftswoman, although I can sew and knit and love everything related to creativity. Sometimes, when I come across a piece of fabric, yarn or a quality item that has gone out of fashion in the closet, I think: leave it, let it sit for a while longer? Or maybe we can make something out of this, but what and how? As always, the Internet comes to the rescue - there you can get original ideas, and if you’re lucky, ways to implement them.
TOP 5 Instagram accounts where there is something to learn
When real masterpieces of handicraft catch your eye, your hands naturally reach for knitting needles and yarn or a sewing machine. Having researched more than a hundred pages of those who create beauty with their own hands, I am sharing the most inspiring finds.
“Ladies” of knitting needles and crochet
The account @natasabelkova31 immediately captured my attention. The first thing I couldn’t take my eyes off for a long time were knitted handbags made from ribbon knitted yarn. Round and rectangular in shape, different colors, with original decor - they will not leave any fashionista indifferent.
Except bags Natalia knits custom-made clothes in any color and size: jumpers, cardigans, pullovers, T-shirts, skirts, dresses.
Among her works you can find hats and scarves, toys, and home accessories.
Craftswoman @elena_vyazanie007 specializes in the production of breathable knitted shoes from cotton threads. She knits custom-made models with soles made of different materials in all sizes and colors, and experiments with patterns. On the page Elena There are photos of finished products that can be purchased. Slip-ons and moccasins, sneakers and sneakers, boots for children and adults, judging by the reviews and geography of the mailing list, are in demand.
Masters of cutting and sewing
A real find for those who love to sew is an Instagram account Anastasia Korfiati, a fashion designer with more than 25 years of experience. 181 thousand subscribers are attracted by:
- the author's method of constructing patterns, thanks to which the fit of the product becomes almost ideal;
- original and universal models of any clothing, including outerwear;
- free master classes and sewing lessons.
Elena Terentyeva from Irkutsk also founded her own sewing school, she has about 7 thousand subscribers on Instagram. She teaches online courses on making handmade quilted clutches, bags and backpacks. The material used is soft textiles, water-repellent fabric and eco-leather. You can sign up for training, as well as admire the works of her students, by looking at her account @quilt_ru.
By the way! You can also find many interesting creative solutions on the personal pages of school graduates.
A pretty girl creates bright and stylish home furnishings Julia from the Chelyabinsk region. Products featured on her account @kochmarchik_yuliya, can decorate any home and make a great gift. Every work, be it oven mitts, children's blankets or toys, gives positive emotions. And you probably won’t find exclusive personalized letters-pillows for babies and newlyweds anywhere else.
Of course, it is unrealistic to explore the pages of all craftswomen on social networks in a short time - there are tens, and maybe hundreds of thousands of them. There are probably many others out there with original creations worthy of attention. I just haven’t gotten to them yet, but over time I will definitely get there. One thing I know for sure: now there will be fewer things in my closet that are “dead weight”. But new ones will appear, made by my own hands on the wave of inspiration received thanks to you, dear needlewomen from Instagram!