No-Sew Fabric Appliques

No-sew fabric appliques, such as the one pictured above by Daisy Kingdom, are a fun, easy, and quick way to embellish clothing, creating a unique look. They are usually just ironed into place using fusible web, which can be purchased at your local craft center, and raw edges finished with slick paint or other techniques.

I CAN DO IT MYSELF SUSPENDERALLS

"I can do it myself!"

Does that sound familiar?

With a cute yet practical Suspenderalls that can be sewn using this Birch Street Clothing Pattern, boys (girls) 1- 6 years old are able to do just that.

There are no pesky buttons, buckles or snaps! The kids are in control and get pants off and on in a hurry!

Perfect for toilet training! Perfect for school!

Modest styles, as shown in McCall's 6243, are often times difficult to find in clothing stores but with patterns available from the past, we are not limited to present day scanty or clingy fashion fads. Sew a custom-fit wardrobe with ageless design details that complement your body type and your desire to be modestly attired.

Shop for modest patterns at Dawn's Pattern Shop .

Truly Modest Maternity Clothing

Have you been having a difficult time finding truly modest maternity clothing? Why not create your own with McCall's 6177 pattern, available in 3 sizes?

The styles featured are specially designed for comfort and practicality as your pregnancy advances. The Jumper is loose-fitting with elastic in the waistline seam. The Shirt, very loose-fitting and accommodating, can be sewn with long or short sleeves. The Pants are pull-on with fold-back waistline casing with adjustable elastic.

(This and other modest sewing patterns are available at Dawn's Pattern Shop until sold)

Create Home Accents by Crocheting Fabric Strips

Here is a great idea for recycling fabric from worn clothing or making use of left over material from sewing projects...budget friendly too. Create wonderful home accents by crocheting strips of fabric together as seen in McCall's 6037 craft pattern. You crochet with fabric similarly as you would with yarn, using primarily single crochet stitches. Why not give it a try and make a wonderfully creative and practical accent for the home?

Civil War Era Ball Gown

Step back in history with this enchanting ball gown. Designed to be worn over a crinoline (hoop skirt) and waist cincher corset (shown above)

These and other historical costume patterns can be purchased at Dawn's Pattern Shop. according to availability.

Custom Made Chair Cushions

Give a new look to your favorite chair and add comfort too with McCall's 7811 Home Decorating Pattern. Choose from a variety of cushion designs (8 to be exact). Package includes instructions and pattern pieces, making what would seem an overwhelming creative project a simpler one.

You can find this and other patterns at Dawn's Pattern Shop.

Decorative Painting

Of all the fun crafts I have enjoyed doing, I get the most immediate gratification from decorative painting. I am a lover of intricate design so I am easily drawn to this craft. However, what is decorative painting? It is painting used to embellish objects for personal use in the home or as gifts for loved ones. There are thematic forms of decorative painting, such as country, primitive, rustic, tole and folk art. The latter two have historical aspects that would be interesting to explore further. What kind of objects are painted? Mostly 3-dimensional objects made of wood, plastic, clay pots, baskets, leather, candles, glass and even fabric to name a few. Patterns for painting can be of any subject centered around a theme, color arrangement, geometric designs etc., and may include lettering, borders and symbols.
The book featured above is Dots & Daisies by Carol Mays and consists of 25 projects centered around that theme. Subjects included are flowers, butterflies, snowmen and more created with fun sponges and dotters. This and other painting books can be found at my Ecrater store.

Detachable Lace Collars

Add a bit of vintage or Victorian style with detachable lace collars. They can add feminine charm to a plain dress or complete a Victorian costume. Simplicity Pattern 8465 (1993) provides you the opportunity to sew various styles of lace collars and includes yellow wax transfers for additional creative embroidery designs.

The visual impact of collars oftentimes go un-realized. They can influence facial shape and neck, such as counteracting a wide face or short neck. Curved edges can help to soften an angular face while straight square edges a very round one. Specific styles can add fullness to a flat chest, widen shoulders or narrow them.

This and other patterns are available until sold at Dawn's Pattern Shop