JillianEve Courses

Telling Stories About the Fabric of the USA to Celebrate Black History

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Explore the rich history of indigo cultivation, Black labor movements, and textile heritage in America, from colonial South Carolina plantations to the 1881 Atlanta Washerwoman's Strike.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Glass Spindles Have a Long History

Explore the fascinating world of glass spindles, from modern makers to historic replicas. Learn spinning techniques, discover museum artifacts, and try a DIY project in this engaging journey through time.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spinning Yarn with a Kick Spindle

Learn to spin yarn using a kick spindle, exploring mechanics, techniques, and tips for creating unique yarns with this versatile tool. Discover the art of spinning off a tapered spindle and experiment with different fibers.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Designing a Handwoven Scarf for a Handmade Dress - Using Schacht Cricket Quartet Loom

Explore handweaving techniques to create a custom scarf accessory for a handmade dress, using a Schacht Cricket Quartet loom, hand-spun yarn, and Masham wool locks inspired by a 1902 pattern.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spinning Silk Yarn from Quilt Batting - Techniques and Tips

Comprehensive guide to spinning silk yarn from quilt batting, covering techniques for carding, spindle spinning, and wheel spinning. Includes tips for blending silk with wool and creating aesthetic yarns.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Wool to Sweater - Knitting a Cardigan and Sewing a Linen Dress

Explore wool dyeing, knit a cardigan, and sew a linen dress. Learn swatching tips, vintage machine restoration, and celebrate DIY fashion with easy-to-follow projects and pro weaving insights.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

I Grew Flax in My Backyard and This Happened

Experience the challenges and rewards of growing flax in a backyard, from unexpected obstacles to the profound connection with nature and family history. Learn valuable insights for your own flax-growing journey.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eco Printing Towels with Natural Dyes and Marigolds

Discover the art of eco printing on linen and kitchen towels using homegrown marigolds, natural leaves, and Cochineal dye to create stunning botanical impressions and vibrant natural colors.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Upcycling a Thrifted Jacket With Needle Felting

Discover how to transform a thrifted jacket using needle felting techniques to create a unique, personalized wardrobe piece with sustainable upcycling methods.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Spin Flax - It's Easier Than You Think!

Master the art of spinning flax into linen with step-by-step guidance on opening stricks, loading distaffs, wet spinning techniques, and wheel maintenance for beautiful handspun fiber.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How I Made Handspun Thread to Mend a Thrifted T-Shirt

Discover how to hand-spin matching cotton thread using a Dreaming Robots Nano spinning wheel to mend holes in thrifted clothing, turning damaged garments into wearable pieces again.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Let's Weave a Pride Month Project on My Inkle Loom

Discover inkle loom weaving techniques while creating a colorful Pride-themed belt, including warp color manipulation and finishing methods without needles or knots.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Trying DIY Looms for Weaving with Handspun Yarn

Explore budget-friendly DIY loom options from wooden tags to frame looms, perfect for creating beautiful woven pieces with handspun yarn in this hands-on tutorial.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Handspun Yarn for Embroidery - Testing Cotton, Silk, and Wool Blends

Explore handspun yarn's potential for embroidery through collaborative testing of cotton, silk, and wool fibers in 3-ply and 6-ply formats to discover durability and performance.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

I Made Handspun Socks on a Knitting Machine from 1908

Discover how to create handspun socks using an antique 1908 knitting machine, covering yarn prep, dyeing techniques, grist calculations, and colorway selection for unique fiber projects.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video