Earn With Easy Ba Crochet And Sewing Stitch Designs
Article by Ian McAllister
If you sell your arts and crafts patterns successfully you can take a pride in the millions of copies that have been made up around the world.
And the money isn’t bad either.
How much could you earn if you made up one of your designs and sold it? Enough to pay for the materials?
Now for the bad news
* You have to learn all the basics and work advanced patterns too before you can start.
* Designing is an art. Does every artist make money? No.
* Copyright problems can bankrupt you.
If you’ve got what it takes none of these problems will discourage you. You are prepared to have the fickle public refuse to like nine out of your ten designs. Perhaps you already are an expert at crochet or sewing embroidery designs and quilt patterns.
You can use your sewing machine with your eyes shut. Great!
Remember the people who use patterns are people who need them. So you will need to explain everything simply.
What does the public want?
Visit your local stationers and look through the women’s magazines for the handcraft article titles. Write them down. Visit Amazon and look at the subjects that are most popular. Visit eBay and see what handcraft items have most bidders.
If you find something that is in enormous demand, does this demand mean that you can sell your designs? Unfortunately no. Artistic things either click with the public or they don’t. Most of the time there is no logical explanation. You either like something or you don’t.
Copyright Problems With Popular Items
If you design a jumper with a photograph of Harry Potter knitted into it, you are likely to have legal charges of breach of copyright before you can draw your breath. If you photograph the actors (not dressed as the characters) you can use them in the designs – but they will no longer be popular.
There are things you can do to take advantage of recent news. Some of them are decidedly inartistic, but could make some money for you. For instance – I visited a bomb-site in Iraq and all I got was this lousy T-shirt. It’s a revolting idea but it might sell.
If you are really expert you might be able to make designs suitable for kids arts crafts. These have to be the simplest designs of them all, and they also have to convince the parents that they are simple enough and pleasing enough to entertain their children. Knitting, quilting, and jewelry are very popular crafts for children.
You can even prepare designs for recycling. For instance if you have a long-haired wooly dog, you can collect the hair for several years, then wash it and tease out the tangles. Then you can make up a garment without spinning the hair first. It won’t work with a long-haired hairy dog, because the hairs don’t bind together into thread, but wool is great.
You can come up with recycling designs for the garden, using old margarine containers or soft-drink bottles etc.
You may find this hard to believe, if you have been struggling all your life to interest people in the handcrafts that you produce, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can really learn how to make the public think of you whenever they want a patterns for hobbies crafts.
Several stitches are slipped with yarn in front to create a stack of loose strands. These strands are gathered up in one stitch creating wings radiating out from the center. Done in a solid color, the butterflies are very prominent. When done in multiple colors, the butterflies are hidden and simulate tuck point quilting.
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Getting Started with Knitting
Article by Diane Palmer
Learn to knit, and get those creative juices flowing… I can still remember the moment I learned to knit. I was 6 years old, and my grandma sat down with me while my mother was busy with my new baby brother.
She taught me to cast on, and knit, and I was so excited I took my knitting everywhere.. it was all uneven and horrid, but I was excited that I had learned something new, and still love to knit to this day!
I am left handed, and always found many crafts hard to do because of it, such as crochet. But knitting can be done easily whether you are left handed or right handed.
Learning to knit as a child is a great way, but if you never did learn to knit, and would like to, then why not get started now!
Take it in little steps. Learn to cast on one day, and then learn to do the basic garter stitch the next day, and PRACTICE. That is the biggest part of knitting, is practicing. Once you have mastered the garter stitch, then you can try to purl, which is going through the back of the stitch.
Once you have mastered basic knitting, then you will need to learn to cast off. Continue to practice and make lots of blocks of knitting. (you can always make them into a quilt later!).
There are many books, ebooks, and videos on the market that will teach you how to knit, learning from an experienced knitter sitting right beside you, will still always be the best way, like my grandma did. But the next best thing I feel is a video. One where you get a real good close-up of what the teacher is doing, not something far away.
With a video, you can play it over and over again, and if you sit there with your needles and yarn, you will get this new skill. Its good for the brain to learn new crafts and skills, it gets the creativity flowing and keeps the brain alert.
It is never too late, and you are never too old to learn something new! Try it, knitting is good for relieving stress, as many men are finding. Knitting has become popular amongst celebrities and many professional men.. to help with stress and become creative.
So, get yourself some knitting needles and yarn, and maybe a basic pattern to get started with, once you learn your basic skills.
Try it, you may like it, so watch a good video and learn to knit…learn to knit video
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Recycling Old Denim – Make Ragged And Old Into New And Stylish
Denim items created from old jeans are a creative way to add a feeling of comfort to your home. The material washes well and lasts for a long time making it a great economical and environmental choice. Everything from the pockets to the closures can be used to transform many areas of your home.
Your Closet
Cut the legs off and make a pair of shorts or Capri’s. Another great idea is to make a skirt. First, decide the length and the width you would like to make the skirt. Then, lay it flat onto tissue paper so the legs make a triangle and trace the inseams. Next, fold the traced triangle in half and alter the sides to make them match adding a seam allowance on as you go. This pattern is then used to cut two pieces of cloth for the openings between the legs. After opening the inseams and crotch of the jeans, sew the triangles to the front back of the jeans making sure to leave a slit in the back of the skirt. You can also make slits on the sides of the skirt by opening the outside seams and hemming them. Feel adventurous? Sew in the inserts leaving the seam allowance on the good side of your skirt and allow it to fray! Do the jeans have holes or stains? Paint on them, embroider, glue on bead, or add interesting patches.
Your Bedroom
Use the warmth of denim to make a wonderful quilt. Gather your old denim (and that of your friends and relatives) and cut it into squares. Then lay the denim into an interesting pattern and sew it all together. You can then extend this into your home decor by making pillow covers or shams, curtains (they look great over sheers and are great at blocking out the light), lamp shades, as well as chair cushions and covers. You can vary the theme by choosing denim in different shades or by adding embroidery, patches or fabric paint.
The Kitchen
Old jeans make great aprons by cutting apart the inseams and sewing the fronts together. The pockets can be removed and used alone as magnets, or they can be sewn onto the leg for key holders. Because it can be cleaned easily, the recycled denim works well for place mats. Pot holders can be made by using leftover batting or material from shirts or sweaters between two layers of denim.
The Living Room
The front zipper from an old pair of jeans works well in an activity blanket for toddlers. Little animals and other treasures can be easily attached with a ribbon and hidden in the newly created pocket. To keep remotes and magazines from getting lost in the couch cushions, make an organizer from the top half of the jeans. The legs can then be cut off the bottom and reattached to the waistband or they can be folded back and secured with a belt. The legs can then be sewn to the waistband and placed under the cushion to hold the organizer in place.
The Bathroom
Denim makes a great floor mat. Cut the denim into long strips that can be braided, knitted, or crocheted together. To add interest, yarn, lace, or braids can be mixed into the denim strips. To hold items such as hairbrushes, toothbrushes, or bottles, make a wall hanging with the pockets along the bottom. It looks great on the back of a bathroom door.
Home Organization
Make a purse, pencil case, organizer, or thermos cover. How about an over-the-door organizer? The pockets in old jeans are well constructed making them perfect for sorting make up and other items that seem to find their way to the bottom of the drawer. If you find you need more pockets, they can be easily added to your project by layering them or cutting them from contrasting fabrics. This type of organizer also works great for holding toy trucks, art supplies, and Barbie accessories making it ideal for children.
Just because you can’t wear your jeans any longer doesn’t mean they are useless. The material is tough and long lasting making it the perfect material to use around your home. When you start to run out of ideas, invite your kids, family, and friends to create with you.
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Prom Dresses
Advice from a Prom Goddess – Top Eight Goth Prom Dresses
Hi to all of my goth baby dolls across the globe. It’s your Prom Goddess once again. I am feeling anti-preppy today. So we are counting down the Top eight Goth Prom Attire beginning with…
#8 Night Moves 6039 – Black Taffeta Party Dress
I totally thought Night Moves prom dresses are the vampiest of all. I mean come on, look at the name. Their own designs are stunning however they don’t have lots of black. Nevertheless, I became intoxicated by the lace-up layout in the back of this strapless gown.
#7 Terani 35046H – Black w/ Gold Accents
Terani prom dresses are extremely short, frilly, and cutesy. I wondered if I’d even find something punk enough. I did so. It’s a bit tutu-ish, but it’s black-colored and it is to die for. The golden features are barely there, and it is strapless. Extremely lolita.
#6 Precious Formals h3638 – Backless Jersey Mini
Of course, you can be precious but still end up being goth in Precious Formal prom dresses, especially this one. It’s a basic backless slip attire with dark and beautiful pure black cap sleeves. And there’s this tiny formed style at the base which reminds me of a satin casket quilt. *evilgrin*
#5 Jasz 4045 – Black Knit Cut Out
I did not see many Jasz prom dresses that could be regarded as goth. I nearly gave up until finally I found this one. It looks like nothing very much in the front, however on the back…an incredible cut out that looks like a spider web!! Enough said.
#4 Sherri Hill 1122 – Black, White & Red Mermaid
How in the world could Sherri Hill prom dresses ever be goth? Definitely, in case Sherri Hill and Marilyn Manson had a teen, she would wear this. It is the only gown on my list which is not all-black. The very top is white-colored, cut by a blood red waistband, which cliff-dives to the ground in a long black taffeta skirt. Death becomes her.
#3 Faviana 6351 – Black Beaded Stretch Silk w/ Criss-Cross Back
Most of Faviana’s prom dresses are vibrant and multi-colored. This one is sinister and sexy and can absolutely rock you. It’s floor-length and jet black.
Features like the twilight, jeweled plunging bodice have the right amount of bling. It’s tight all the way up to the midsection and then it dangles freely to the floor. The back is completely out and it has crossed spaghetti shoulder straps. Dangerously hot!
#2 La Femme 15465 – Black Jersey with Split
Lots of goth girls feel La Femme prom dresses are so ornate. I discovered one which will certainly raise the dead – it is black naturally. And there are these two broaches that look like they are carrying the gown together. Because they basically are! The gown goes down to the ground however the whole left leg is out. Your date would have an OMGoth moment.
#1 Tony Bowls TBE2918 – Black Short Sleeve Taffeta
Tony Bowls prom gowns will have you totally vamped out. Should Anne Rice had a shop on Rodeo Drive she’d offer Tony Bowls outfits. This one looks like a super long, short-sleeved shirt dress with a train. The front is low for some sex appeal in addition to high drama.
Once you learn to purchase a prom gown on the internet it’s going to be easy to find these. May your prom become sweet misery. Later!
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Fabric Crafts
Fabric crafts as a form of art has its origins dating back to ancient times. Since the beginning of civilization, art appreciation came to the foreground as part of human existence. Arts particularly that of fabric crafts made use of indigenous materials that were derived from plants and animals. It was only during the modern era, when natural resources could not keep up with the demands of civilizations that synthetic products like nylons or polyester became an alternative choice.
The simplest most ancient form of fabric craft is the art of weaving. It began by twisting, braiding and spinning fibre then later enhanced with loops and knots until the technology of hand weaving was created. Different cultures had different designs incorporated in their fabrics. Even the ancient Aztec civilization had their own distinctive geometric patterns and selection of colors.
In time, fabric crafts were developed not only as covering for the human body but also to create adornments. Carpets, for which the ancient Persians are famous for, are still in demand even up to this date. Modern machine-woven carpet using synthetic materials and bearing modern designs cannot meet or surpass the excellence of this ancient fabric craft. Everything about Persian carpets holds a mystery as to how each intricate design can be hand-woven so masterfully.
The ancient Chinese also had their own distinction in fabric crafts with their delicately hand printed Chinese silk. In fact, The Silk Road earned its name as trading of Chinese Silk reached far and wide as Europe and the Mediterranean Territories. Silk when it was first developed became a popular luxury fabric meant only for the Emperors and Empresses of China. However, since it became part of a lucrative trade, Chinese silk found their use in other royal and aristocratic households all across the globe. To date the technology of creating, dyeing and hand painting silk is unsurpassed as a fabric craft.
Years later, other forms of fabric crafts were focused on providing embellishments for the fabric to make them decorative. Embroidery, lace-making, crocheting, tatting and quilting brought forth the innovation of other fabric crafts. The French came up with the knotted stitches that made embroidery even more fascinating and an excellent enhancement for different fabric crafts and invented tatting to make the fine laces that are still well-loved even today.
Different fabric craft techniques were used to make other accessories from handbags, to scarves, shawls and Afghans, silk stockings, hats, to bed linens, curtains, tablecloths, doilies and wall hangers. Fabric crafts made everything look rich and opulent that every home strived to learn how to make them in order to surround themselves with beauty.
Quilting is a fabric craft which can be considered as one of the first of the recycling ideas that came into the forefront as a way of reusing old but usable clothes. Instead of throwing them or giving them away, quilts were made to provide warmer beddings. They were made from several layers of cloths. Soon enough, the fabric art of quilting developed into coming up with interesting and intricate details and designs. In time, some made quilts not as part of their beddings but as decorative wall hangers, especially if it was a form of tapestry. Some quilt designs carried the family history which brought the fabric craft of quilting popular worldwide.
Fabric crafts are among the oldest and most diverse form of arts and are still widely used. In fact, during earlier years it was uncommon for men to engage in fabric crafts but as years went by, some men found the art of crocheting, knitting and weaving a relaxing and enriching experience.
Fabric crafts have outlived other forms of modern day arts and crafts and still remain popular up to now. The richness is not only in their textures and design but in their historical values as an art form that originated thousands of years ago.
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Leave a commentKnitted Kippah – Basics To Follow While Knitting
The term Kippah is used to refer to a skull cap in Hebrew. It is used by Jewish boys and men and is kind of a skull cap. In some conservative Jewish communities, one can even come across both men and women wearing a kippah. It is a custom amongst the Jewish community that men should cover their heads while offering their prayers or while they are doing their lessons in a Synagogue or Torah. There is a huge demand for a knitted kippah and is often knitted by the members of the community. At times the kippah is knitted using interesting patterns and you cannot help but admire the designs. The kippahis usually is of one color. It can, however, be knitted in the colors of a team, colors that symbolize a particular tradition or are symbolic of any thing significant.
There are a number of materials that are required for knitting a kippah. You can use wool, yarn cotton and linen for this purpose. It is advisable to use worsted or a heavy yarn so that you can easily spot the stitches. You will also need a circular needle that is approximately 16 inches long. If you are keen to knit a particular pattern, then you can use contrasting yarns. A tapestry needle or crochet hook can be used for stitching along with stitch markers.
While knitting the kippah , you need to do 16 stitches in 20 rows for the gauge. This will make a kippah that measures 17 inches in its circumference and is 4 inches deep. It is important to consider the way you knit the stitches. If you intend them to be loose, then you need to use a small needle. On the other hand, if you want the stitches to be tight, it is better to use a larger needle. The fabric that you are using for the kippot should be firm but you should see to it that the material does not end up been too stiff. All these things ensure that the knitted kippah not only serves its purpose but also lasts long.
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Article by Tricia Deed
First you start with making a necklace, then a bracelet, than a pair of earrings. Advance to making rings, pendants, animals, flowers, and then begin mastering more complicated patterns in beaded jewelry. That is the fascination with the beading craft. There are many types, methods and uses for beads.
You want more? You have caught the beading craft bug and have also discovered there are not enough hours in a day to make all the jewelry, accessories, and other delights of beading.
What types of beading are there?
1. Hand beading: Beading like quilting can be done by hand which makes it a portable hobby.2. Machine beading: The computerized sewing machine with its specialty attachments or its software can perform many of these hand arts with accuracy and speed.
This checklist presents other traditional types of beading methods:
• Loom work• Knitting• Crocheting• Tatting• Needlepoint• Cross Stitch• Embroidery• Tambour work • Quilting
The newest addition to this list is quilting. Artists started embellishing quilts with beading using hand and machine techniques and the craze has been growing for the last few years. These artisans have opened new avenues of adventures for those people interested in making art quilts. Appliqué work is used heavily in quilting and welcomes the added glamour of beads.
What types of stitching techniques are to be learned in the art of beading?
Brick and ladder – also known as Comanche or Cheyenne – Brick or square stitching is often used in combination with the ladder stitch or it can be used alone. It is utilized in many jewelry projects as well as surface work. Can be hand stitched or loom worked. These two techniques are used in jewelry, home decorator items, and clothing.
Ladder – is a series of stitching your bead choice side by side creating the appearance similar to the rungs of a ladder? Personally I use this in edging necklaces, making bracelets, rings, and decorating fabric creations. Many watch bands are in a ladder design. The ladder stitch will also be seen in home decorations.
Peyote or gourd stitch – can be stringed flat, tubular, and circular. It gets it s name from the North American Indians who used their stitchery in decorating their Peyote religious objects used in their ceremonies. Now we make evening bags to accessorize after five ensembles. This stitch is often found in necklaces, belts, and other types of flat wear. Much can be done in wearable art, jewelry, and decorating objects. The gourd name dates back to early Egypt because of decorating gourds and baskets.
Herringbone – originates from Africa and it creates a chevron weave appearance. It is used in jewelry, home decorations, and wearable art.
Right angle weave – is one of my favorites which I use often in making ethnic style necklaces and bracelets. It is very versatile, can be a bit more time consuming, and uses more thread than other bead weaving. But I love the different effects which other bead embellishments can add to the finished product. This weaving style is also used in home decorations and clothing accessories.
Bead netting – is best described as an open weave used in jewelry, edgings of clothing, and lately as lamp shade covers.
Discover the beading craft. Familiarize yourself with the different types, methods and uses in beading jewelry. Visit the hobbies section of Infotrish at http://www.Infotrish.com and review Beginner and Advanced classes Jewelry Making Professor.