Craft Supplies – Don’t Cut Out Vinyl
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August 18, 2010
There are many materials that are used as craft supplies, and we often think of materials used to make blankets, bird houses, pottery, clothing, scrapbooks, dolls, and other nifty creations as common craft supplies like yarn, cloth, wood, clay, paints, and perhaps even plastics. Not often do we think about vinyl, still many of the crafts that we make do need vinyls. We cannot make everything out of leather, nor does it make sense to.
Vinyls are a very cheap material, and it comes in an array of colors, not to mention it’s very easy to get. If you are truly into arts and crafts I recommend that you can retake a look at using more vinyls in your projects. Now, I realize many people are purists, and they’ve been handed down their talents and crafts from previous generations, generations, which never had the abundance of vinyl material have today, but we live in the present and we makes crafts and gifts and present periods, not in past periods.
Of course, everyone that makes crafts-and-gifts and has wonderful projects as well as a certain way of doing things, and they like to do things their way. I am not one to stand in the way of your concepts, or ideas of how things should be done, rather I am simply reminding you of potential opportunities that you may be passing up, or may not have thought of.
Often, I find it amazing that folks spend so much time going to thrift stores, scouting throwaway materials, and walking up and down each child of arts and crafts stores, and yet, forget about one of the easiest materials to use; vinyl. Please consider all this.
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Nursery Favorites
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March 28, 2010
Product DescriptionCrochet your favorite nursery rhyme characters. Use with 5 3 / 4 “Barnyard Friends cooler air and dolls …. more>>
Paint Your Own Nesting Dolls: 10 Step-by-Step Projects
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January 11, 2010
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Paint Your Own Nesting Dolls: 10 Step-by-Step Projects
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How To Start Your Own Successful Crafts Business
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March 6, 2009
A large number of people are constantly searching for new, imaginative and decorative items for their homes and offices. Many people travel to remote places in search of interesting and unique craft items. This can be a unique opportunity for you to start your own crafts business.
Creating crafts is a fun and rewarding hobby that can be turned into a profitable business.
Craft items are in high demand. There is a huge and hungry market for the craftsman. Crafts include such items as quilted comforters, pottery, gift items, ceramic sculptures, toys, jewelry, lovable dolls, stained glass, etc.
You need a business name. The name you give to your business can make the difference between success and failure. It is better to select a name that will tell people something about you or your business. Jane’s Dolls, Jane’s Decorative Crafts, Creations by Jane, are all good examples of names that tie in with what you make. Potential customers will know exactly what you are selling by just seeing your business name.
Once you have registered your business name and obtained your business license, if it is required in your area, you’ll need a business checking account. It is essential that you do not use your personal checking account in your business transactions. Use your business checking accounts to make payments in your business.
You need good looking business cards. Your business cards act as your introduction to potential customers, and will serve as their connection back to you.
Before you start selling, visit several crafts shops and shows, in order to gain insights on how a crafts business is operated, how and where to place signs, how to decorate the location, and merchandise display. Talk to the people running the business. Find out how they set their prices. Then price your own merchandise accordingly.
There are numerous outlets for crafts. These include swap meets, home parties, craft shows, wholesalers, mail order, department stores and online marketing.
In order to sell your products, you have to advertise. Your prospects will never know that you have available, craft items that they want. So you need to advertise.
You can advertise in newspapers and magazines. This type of advertising is essential because people who buy craft items read newspapers and magazines to locate them. Another effective way to reach your potential customers, is word-of-mouth advertising. Also, putting notices on bulletin boards will attract and direct people to your business location.
Keeping accurate, easy-to-understand records is very essential for tax purposes, and it tells you how your business is doing.
The crafts business is a lucrative business. Shouldn’t you be getting your share of the fortune?
Be sure to check the laws to know which, if any, apply to you, and what your responsibilities are. Contact the appropriate office in your area to find out if any laws will affect you.
Longer Dress Design For Dolls
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September 30, 2008
How to design longer dresses:
You may have a doll that requires a longer dress at the waistline. Use your measuring tape lengthening it so that it meets with the bodice region where the armholes meet the body region between the ribs and the hips.
How to design wrist and shoulders:
You can add additional length to dolls with bent arms. Merely use your measuring tape and begin measuring at the elbow. Measure the sleeve length also.
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Measure Adjust Short Underwear
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September 30, 2008
How to measure shorts, trousers, underwear, etc.:
To measure trousers, shorts and under garments of your dolls, starting first at the area where the legs join with the body (Crotch) and continue up to the front center.
How to adjust underwear:
If the dolls panties are tight, slash the side downward and add to your pattern.
Sometimes sewers must adjust their patterns so that the doll dress fits. To adjust patterns you will need to shape the materials so that it matches your dolls figure. If you are adjusting baby doll dresses leave space, since the chest region is often broader.
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Design Doll Skirt Measure
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September 30, 2008
How to design skirts:
If you intend to design a skirt measure the doll, starting at the waistline and continuing to the hips. Make room for hemming. When measuring your pattern always verify the length with the body of your doll. If the skirt does not fit properly, you can add insertions, using lace to create sides or edges farther apart. Use your inclusion lace, begin stitching panels of your tucked region, and insert into the lace.
If you are stitching yoke fashions, party dress, christen, etc, use your fabric length to its entirety. You can hem the skirt also. If the right angle does not require hemming, you can hand sew. You can use the edges of your lace to stretch the length to the desired measure. If you are stitching, the round skirts use your inclusion lace and stitch along the edges while turning up the smaller area of your fabric. Pull up your yarn at the top of the lace until the hem is fitted.
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Craft Doll Measuring
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September 29, 2008
If you intend to design a doll dress, you will need to measure your doll. To start you will need to measure the doll from the crown and down to the toes. If you have a baby doll, you will need to measure the chest region. Usually, the dolls have wider chests. The leg measurements should include the internal and external areas, especially if you are designing trousers.
If you are creating a bodice, you want to measure the doll, starting at the center front, and at the baseline of the neck. Continue measure to the waistline. If you are creating yokes you want to start measuring the front center and to the equidistant of the armholes from the back of the neck.
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Design Sleeves Paterns For Bodice
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September 28, 2008
How to lengthen patterns for bodice:
When you need to lengthen the fabric to fit your bodice, verify the areas before you start lengthening. For instance, if the waistline demands added space review the area to match a fit.
How to design sleeves:
If you need a full opening, add breadth, as well as altitude. Starting at the top of your pattern, shape your sleeves by slashing downward and working to the edge, while spreading your design to the preferred pattern.
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Camille Gorgeous Doll
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September 25, 2008
Do you have Camille? For those who are not familiar with Camille we can briefly describe the doll in case you want to purchase her and create a dress later.
Camille is a gorgeous doll, which stands around 25 inches tall. Camille includes the collection edition, regency or the Victorian series. Jennifer Esteban is the original creator of Camille. Camille wears collected sleeves and folded skirt, as well as a taffeta cape. Camille also wears batiste underwear, which the lace is pale brown. The pantaloon and skirt extending from the petticoat is also laced with pale brown lace.
To make Camille’s dress you will need to start with her pants, or pantaloon. Once you complete the pantaloons, you can move to the undergarments. We can get started now on the project, yet you must find information to help you complete. Read the rest of this entry »
