The 23 best tutorials of this 2025 on Domestika

Are you short on tutorials? Do you need 23 to feel sane today? Are you really about to go through all of them, right now? I know… We are enabling your tutorial addiction with this article… I guess I can only hope you get some rest afterwards!

1. Tutorial: How to Make A Rag Rug Flower Bouquet

Learn how to turn old pieces of fabric into unique home accessories with professional textile artist Elspeth Jackson (@elspethcjackson). A textile artist and rug maker specializing in the rag rug technique. If the name sounds cool already, wait to learn what it means in the tutorial:

Rag rugging is a sustainable craft that involves taking scraps of fabric and transforming them into beautiful textile accessories. Originating from Sweden, these pieces were considered a sign of wealth, usually displayed in grand manor houses as a symbol of affluence. Since then, this art form has developed into an accessible way for creatives of all disciplines to express themselves and prioritize recycling. Be raggedy with style!

2. Tutorial: Weave a DIY Scented Sachet from Recycled Materials

If you still have leftover fabric to recycle, turn it into unique fragranced pouches using creative weaving techniques. And if you still have leftover fabric after this tutorial I suspect you are purposefully ripping clothing apart for some reason... To each their own...!

Fragrance has the power to evoke powerful memories and transport us to new places in our minds. If one suffers from indigestion the memories can be too powerful to bare sometimes. I guess that isn't the kind of "fragrance" the tutorial is referring to... But again: to each their own!

When we combine actually nice fragrances with creative crafts like weaving, the results can be even more rewarding—something textile designer and hand weaver Cassandra Sabo (@csabodesigns) knows all too well.

She runs her own studio where she shares her love and knowledge of weaving and the broader fiber arts with her community. She also goes step by step through her creative process in her online course on hand weaving. Follow the steps and learn to create sustainable pieces that fill your home with your favorite scent in this free tutorial.

3. Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw an Anime Girl Face

Master proportion, style, facial features and personality as you bring a Japanese-inspired character to life.

Learn how to draw an anime girl face step by step with Natalia Batista (@nataliasmanga). If you then choose to make it your waifu, that is totally on you... We won't take responsibility there!

Did you know you can turn anyone into a Manga character? The answer is yes, but only on illustrations, not reality, mind you...! This tutorial guides you through the process of creating a stunning anime portrait of singer Ashnikko. Learn the essentials of drawing a female character, from head proportions to captivating eyes and flowing hair. She will appear real, even! She won't be, though...!

4. How to create a DIY Shirred Top From A Man's Shirt

Express your personal style by learning how to upcycle a man's shirt and turn it into a DIY shirred top.

With a few simple upcycling techniques, (upcycling is a very trendy word that you might have not heard of. But don't fall into despair just yet! You'll get to be as hip as us with the right amount of effort and dedication...!) you can transform old pieces of clothing into bespoke items that breathe new life into your wardrobe. It’s a simple and affordable way not only to reinvent a piece from years gone by but, in doing so, express your personal style by creating something that’s unique to you.

Elisalex is the founder of By Hand London (@byhandlondon), an independent sewing label that celebrates individual style. In her online course, she guides you through the process of how to create made-to-measure garments from scratch. If you’re new to the world of craft, this tutorial is a great place to start as she teaches you how to use an existing garment to make a new one in just a few simple steps.

5. Tufting Gun Tutorial: How to Make Colored Letters Step by Step

Turn your creative ideas into a reality and learn how to craft vibrant and fluffy letters from start to finish.

Lettering art can come in many forms, textures, and colors. This is something that fiber artist Trish Anderson (@trishandersenart) knows well, having experimented with it as part of her creative process. She works full-time making textile artwork such as tapestries, sculptures, or rugs, which she shares with over 100K followers on Instagram. She has also collaborated with brands including Coca-Cola and Google.

Trish’s specialty is tufting, an ancestral weaving technique that consists of threading wool through a stretched fabric using a tufting gun. Be careful with those, lettering can come in many forms but the letters shouldn't be made in the form of your fingers... In this tutorial, Trish ( I can call her by her first name, we are that close! ) teaches you the tools and techniques you need to get started. Step by step, you will learn to design letters and tuft them onto a textile frame. Brighten your home with quirky and cozy decorative letters!

Delve into the history of Sumi-e painting]6. Introduction to Sumi-e Painting: 5 Basic Ink Techniques

Step into a journey of simple and captivating beauty through the ancient art of Sumi-e painting.

Japanese artist, Koshu, will guide you through this traditional art form using ink brush strokes and a meditative practice to create deeply expressive artwork.

Discover a thousand-year-old practice that is both a form of expression and a way of setting the mind. Delve into the history of Sumi-e painting and its intrinsic connection to nature and Zen philosophy.

7. Mastering the Low Temperature Enamel Technique: A Tutorial with Sabrina Fornica

Learn how to carry out the low-temperature enamel technique step by step to create striking pieces of jewelry.

In this enlightening session, Sabrina (@sabrinaf_metalworks) , an esteemed jewelry designer hailing from Italy, will guide you through the intricate art of the low temperature enamel technique. With her expert guidance and comprehensive instructions, you'll learn how to create stunning pieces of enamel jewelry from the comfort of your own home.

8. Unleashing Dynamism in Your Drawings: A Step-by-Step Guide with Dr. Draw

Learn how to add dynamism to your illustrations by exploring this free tutorial with renowned artist Alexander Steenhorst, known as Dr. Draw.

Art enthusiasts, are you ready to infuse life into your art or art into your life, or enthusiasts into tutorials? This Domestika guide is aimed to add dynamic feeling to your drawings. With each step you'll be closer to experiencing an actual Domestika course, "Drawing the Human Figure & Expressive Poses." Click on some link already, I don't have all day!

[b]9. Tutorial Botanical illustration: how to draw a tree[/b]

Learn step by step how to draw a tree starting from references and combining different techniques and processes. Or without reference or techniques and processes... But you don't need the tutorial with that approach, do you? Also let's trust profesional designer and illustrator Paulina Maciel (@pau_maciel) to share some of her knowledge with us!

Botanical illustration, whether realistic or magical, is one of the most beautiful genres a creative can practice, thanks to its abundance of colors, its ability to enhance our powers of observation and its multiplicity of applications, from editorial design to story illustration, through packaging designs or other graphic needs.

10. Floral Design Tutorial: Experimenting with other materials

Make your fabric flowers stand out using different materials and techniques. Now that you know everything about botanical illustrations, you can bring those drawings to the 3D world! If you are here it's because you've done all the previous tutorials listed, right?

If you are wondering how to become a floral designer, Svetlana Faulkner has expertise in creating beautiful flowers using fabric and is happy to share her knowledge with you. And without all the complicated intertwined sentences of the "other" Faulkner!

Since childhood, Svetlana loved to make things with her hands, such as knitting or sewing. She learned to make fabric flowers by herself and started to sell her creations on Etsy, where she had a lot of success. Her brand is PresentPerfect Creations and has appeared in several magazines, such as Vogue UK. Svetlana also offers online and face-to-face courses to teach her artistic floral design techniques.

11. Tutorial Photography: Why Have an Artist's Sketchbook

Discover the basic tips to create your sketchbook and awaken your visual culture.

"For all those who want to pursue something creative, it is very important to have something called visual culture", explains photographer Dara Scully (@darascully). Visual culture consists of having a collection of image references, ideas, and various sources of inspiration to which you can turn when the time comes to create. We have fancy nomenclature for these things, but you'll get used to it... once you finish all of these tutorials...!

In the following video, Scully explains how and why she uses an artist's sketchbook and shares several basic concepts that you can apply to start your own.

12. Ceramic Tutorial: how to recycle a vase with chalk paint

Learn how to transform, step by step, your ceramic pieces with chalk paint or chalk paint and glaze.

Ceramic lovers know that no piece is destroyed, with a little paint and a lot of creativity we can bring it back to life. The do it yourself movement (DIY or do it yourself) added to a collective awareness of recycling, allows us to transform the objects around us to keep up with trends and most importantly, express ourselves artistically. Although some could argue that expressing ourselves artistically is also a trend... But only haters that haven't gone through 23 tutorials in a day could say something so upside down... You still have another 11 ahead of you, are you okey?

Thankfully Neus Iserte (@creadecorarecicla), is an expert in chalk paint and she will guide us through the twelfth step by step easy to follow tutorial!

You will learn how to give a second life to your ceramic pieces! What else are you looking for? Give a second life to this tutorial too!

13. Food Blogging Tutorial: How to take a good picture of the dish

Discover insider tips and tricks to capture stunning photos of your dishes with this food blogging and photography tutorial! But be sure to clean off the chalk paint from your hands first!

Giulia Scarpaleggia is a well-known name in the food industry, known for her passion for home-cooked meals and recipe writing. She is the founder of Jul's Kitchen, a website where she shares her love for Tuscan cuisine and provides readers with authentic and delicious recipes. Giulia's expertise in food writing has made her a popular figure in the industry, and her tutorials on recipe writing and food photography have helped many aspiring cooks and bloggers improve their skills.

14. Illustration tutorial: how to draw shadows with India ink

Sergio Bleda (@sergibleda), cartoonist and illustrator, shows you his tricks to learn how to shade with India ink like an expert. To follow his advice you will only need: two synthetic brushes number 1 and number 2, 300 grams Canson paper and Winsor & Newton India ink.

Shading is used to make something flat appear three-dimensional. In the design process of a comic or cartoon, inking and shading are fundamental parts to know the space in which an object or character is located, as well as to understand where the light is coming from. Maybe your Anime face from ten tutorials ago could use these tips... Or maybe you should get one of our courses already! We have more than 23, I can assure you that!

15. Embrace the Magic of Dry Brush Watercolor Painting with Valentina Grilli

In this short video tutorial, renowned artist Valentina Grilli shows you how to create basic volume with the dry brush technique. Did you run out of water but want to paint either way...? Well, I think you still need some water, if the brush is actually completely dry it can't possibly leave a mark... Am I dumb?

This and all other mysteries will be answered if you immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolor painting and explore the magic of dry brush techniques. We have an exciting recommendation for all you amateur and professional artists: 'Watercolor Painting: Explore Dry Brush Techniques', a thrilling new course presented by the incredibly talented Valentina Grilli.

By the way, I'm assuming you've gotten this far not only because you've done all the previous tutorials but also because you've also completed the respective courses too...! Have I done them all myself? Well, of course! My interests are far and wide! How could I write this article otherwise? The audacity to doubt me inside of my own article...! How rude!

16. Sustainable fashion tutorial: how to create a sweater pattern

Getting started in fashion pattern making, without knowing where to start, can be a bit dizzying: creating two-dimensional patterns for pieces that will eventually be worn on the body is a process that takes some getting used to. But, if you decide to start slowly, entering this exciting sector is not so difficult.

In this tutorial, Ximena Corcuera (@ximenacorcuera), fashion designer, explains how to create a simple pattern for a sweater, so you can learn to build your own clothes as a first step towards a more sustainable world.

17. Crochet Tutorial: how to crochet amigurumi beards and mustaches

Learn how to personalize your amigurumi dolls by weaving original beards or mustaches and download the pattern for free on the link above!

Amigurumis are crochet characters that were born in Japan and are part of the kawaii culture. With a clear reference to the adorable or cute, they transmit sweetness and have become a true art that invites us all to immerse ourselves in a fantasy world. Hopefully one day you'll be able to get back out...! Or perhaps you'll be trapped inside your amigurumi forever... I cannot wait to write a whole article like this, next Halloween (This last sentence was the scarier of the two by far...)!

Ameskeria (@ameskeria) is a designer, photographer and crochet specialist. She will guide us with our amigurumi designs!

18. Transforming Amigurumi into Adorable Keychains: A Tutorial by Joanna Kienmeyer

Do you want to keep your amigurumis everywhere with you? Are you that into it? Well, here's a way to make them co-dependent!

Get ready to unlock your creativity as we delve into a tutorial by the talented amigurumi designer, Joanna Kienmeyer. In this step-by-step guide, Joanna will show you how to transform a small amigurumi into a delightful keychain, adding a touch of cuteness to your everyday life. If you're eager to learn and put these techniques into practice, Joanna's upcoming course, "Amigurumi for Beginners: Crochet Charming Characters," is a must-attend online experience.

19. Knitting Tutorial: How to Knit a Wool Hat

The arrival of low temperatures is the perfect excuse to fill our closet with accessories and very warm clothes, and crochet is the best technique to make each piece with a unique and customizable result. You should be a master by now, anyways! It's like if you were your own amigurumi...! Where do I get the strength from...?

Marta Porcel (@creativaatelier) is a knit and crochet designer and managed to turn her passion into her own business when she founded her website and pattern store Creativa Atelier in 2013. Since then, she has dedicated herself to sharing her love for fabrics and to train other knitting lovers.

20. Japanese Calligraphy Tutorial: 4 Basic Lines for Beginners

The art of traditional Japanese calligraphy, also known as shodō, is an ancient practice that focuses on beauty, simplicity, and the connection between mind and body.

Rie Takeda (@rietakeda) is a professional artist and calligrapher who has taught shodō classes since 2002. She has also developed an original and effective way of teaching this art, known as The Mindfulness Method, which emphasizes achieving a balance between mind and body in a way that can adapt to all ages and abilities.

Join her in this tutorial for beginners, in which she will teach you how to make simple but beautiful calligraphy lines and help you improve your technique.

21. Writing Tutorial: exercises to break creative blocks

Facing the blank page is one of the biggest and most common challenges for those who decide to create through writing. So before typing down a clichéd sentence like the one I just wrote, better follow Cristina López Barrio (@cristinalopezbarrio), writer, screenwriter and teacher, for some tips!

"Forget about yourself, and write your first novel!" - Cristina López Barrio

22. Photography Tutorial: The 4 best mobile apps to edit your photos

What gives a photograph enough quality to be considered professional? There are many factors, but the editing process is undoubtedly one of the most important of all. Not only do you have to know how color, proportion or light works, you also have to be well versed in the use of softwares.

Beatriz Tormenta is a product photographer and works with different international brands while creating content on her social networks. Her naturalistic and warm style manages to tell a story through each image, exploring the beauty of the mundane.

23. Crochet tutorial: how to take measurements to create a pattern

Before starting to knit your crochet garment, you must take into account a previous step that is essential: measure your body. The final result will depend on how meticulous you are in this point, so that you don't end up with a sweater that is too short or with a neck that doesn't fit your head. For this, it is essential to learn how to take your measurements. Hopefully it won't make your amigurumis jealous!

Anyway Alicia Recio Rodríguez, known as @alimaravillas, is finally here! She is an expert and passionate about crochet. You can watch the video below to learn how to take measurements and create your own pattern:

Well, I'm sorry to inform you that this article ends here! I'm sure you read it in its entirety and know what I mean when I write that the amagurumi inside you is waiting to be realized into the world or vice versa!

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