Find out what craft apps you need to download NOW to get get access to the best crafty inspiration, organization & crafting fun!
Updated May, 2024
Hey there friends! Today we’re talking about the best craft apps for crafty people! I mean, there are some really obvious ones that you probably already have if you’re into crafts and DIY, but with how quickly technology changes, I thought it would be fun to find some lesser known crafty treasures to download to your iphone or android device ASAP!
It was really hard for me to pick my faves (I’m one of those people with 9 million pages of apps on my phone, I know!) so I decided to break down my list into categories. If you find another awesome craft app that your fellow crafters and DIY enthusiasts need to check out, let me know!
I did my best to find awesome and free apps, but if something costs money to download I’ll put a little $ sign next to it so you know. These are NOT affiliate links today and I get nothing if you download one of these, just sharing some awesome options. (In the same vein, if you don’t like one of these apps, can’t download them, or they don’t work for you, don’t hold me responsible!)
The Obvious Craft Apps
- Pinterest (duh)
- Instagram – connect with crafters and other artists and DIY-ers with this mostly visual social network! You can search by term or hashtag to find people with similar crafty interests to you!
- Etsy – if you want to buy someone else’s amazing crafts!
- Michaels Craft Store – ALWAYS use a coupon!
- Joann Fabric & Crafts Store – ALWAYS use a coupon!
Craft Apps for Inspiration
- Make It Yourself – DIY Crafts app – more inspiration!
Craft Class and Instruction Apps
- Craftsy – a gazillion video craft classes on every topic imaginable
- Craft DIY Tutorials
- How to Make Origami app
- WikiHow– how to do almost anything!
- CreativeBug – arts & craft classes!
- Singer Sewing Assistant – If you need help with your sewing machine, you NEED this app. I had no idea this existed and I am downloading it NOW!
- Pfaff Creator Cue – sewing tutorials!
- Quilting Tutorials from MSQC – tons of free quilting instructional videos!
- Crafty Kids: Daily Kids Crafts
- Domestika
- Creative Ideas – DIY and Craft
Craft Design Tool Apps
- Project Life app – design and have scrapbook pages printed from your phone!
- $ Foldify & Foldify Zoo – design 3d projects on your device, then print, cut & fold them in real life!
- $ Minecraft Papercraft Studio – the name says it all.
- Husqvarna Viking QuickDesign – use this app to design embroidery patterns for your embroidery machine, right on your phone!
Craft Apps for Crafty Organization and Planning
- $ Thread Tracker app – perfect for embroidery lovers
- Color Snap color matching app from Sherwin Williams
- QuiltCalc – super handy collection of calculators for quilting to help figure out how much fabric you need, how to efficiently cut and even calculators to help you figure out basic types of quilt blocks!
- Cora – keep track of your entire fabric stash on your phone! Perfect for sewers and quilters!
Crafting Magazines to Read on your Device
(most of these do require a paid subscription to access substantial content just like a regular paper magazine)
- $ Threads Magazine – beautiful sewing magazine app!
- $ Simply Sewing Magazine – just what it sounds like!
- $ Quilter’s World Magazine – for quilters!
- $ Vogue Knitting Magazine app – the knitting bible!
- $ Crafts Beautiful Magazine
Craft Apps for Android
(here are many of these apps for Android users, if there is no ios version of the app, I’ve noted that!)
- Etsy
- Michaels
- Joann
- $ Bluprint (formerly Craftsy)
- WikiHow
- Quilting Tutorials by MSQC – the android version
Apps for knitting – you can find a huge list of knitting apps, coming up in just a couple weeks!
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Tiranga says
I absolutely loved this roundup of craft apps! I can’t wait to try out some of the recommendations, especially the ones that focus on knitting and sewing. It’s so great to have all these resources at our fingertips. Thank you for sharing!
kwg says
This is such a fantastic roundup! I can’t wait to try out some of these craft apps, especially the ones for pattern making. Thanks for sharing your insights!
Anonymous says
I absolutely loved this roundup of craft apps! I’m always on the lookout for new tools to inspire my DIY projects, and these recommendations are just what I needed. I’m particularly excited to try out the knitting app you mentioned—I’ve been wanting to improve my skills. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I absolutely loved this post! I’m always on the lookout for new crafting apps, and this list has some fantastic options. Can’t wait to try them out, especially the ones for pattern design. Thank you for sharing!
Anonymous says
I absolutely loved this roundup of craft apps! As a DIY enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new tools to enhance my projects. I can’t wait to try out some of these recommendations. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
Love this list of craft apps! I’ve tried a few of them and they are so helpful for finding new ideas and staying organized. My favorite is the ‘Inspiration’ app, it always has me feeling creative and inspired. Thanks for sharing! 💕 #Crafting #DIY #LittleRedWindow