Fashion Crafting

If you sew you have the opportunity to create one of a kind fashions. Use trim to embellish a pre-existing pattern - add piping along the seam lines, scallop the hem, add embelished pockets, use a sheer print over a solid, use contrasting lining, the sky's the limit.
If you craft you also have the opportunity to create one of a kind fashions. Use paint to embellish a pocket, purse or shoes. Make buttons from clay, wood, or cover your own using a kit . Make accessories such as purses, bags, totes, sarongs, and flip flops!

Purses

• Make this tote from a pair of overalls
• Create this Altered Purse
• Knit this one to match a favorite sweater.
• This great pastel chalk Purse Embellishment Kit is the perfect addition to any basic bag. Just add decorative touches and you can change any basic purse to a purse that adds your own personality.
• Crochet this one
• For a special occasion try this beaded crocheted keepsake purse
• Paint this Canvas Tote to use as a beach, sewing, or book bag.
• And why not add a matching Checkbook cover? - one with coordinating fabric or canvas to paint on.
• Using a placemat, fold in hald and sew right sides together leaving the top open and attach ribbon for handles on either side.
• You can paint or decoupage this Unfinished Wood Purse Box Cross Stitch this lovely Peonies Bag

Hats and Hair Accessories

• Lace 'Scrunchie'
  Materials:
  27 inches of cotton lace with large holes
  10 inches of elastic cord
  Scissors
  Needle
  Thread
  Hot glue gun, optional
  Procedure:
  Thread the elastic through the holes of the lace as if you were doing a long running stitch. When you get to the end, tie the ends of the elastic together, leaving a 2 inch tail. Using the needle and thread stitch through the knot several times to keep it from unraveling, or apply a small amount of hot glue to the knot. Trim the tails. When you are wearing the scrunchie, the elastic knot will be hidden by the lace.
• Knit with Stripes
• Shaker Rib Cap
• Crochet a lacy design
• Crocheted Adult Hats

Jewelry

Bracelets

• Try this Watch Kit
• Weave this bracelet for a summer look

Earrings

• Angel Earrings

Necklace

• Child's Necklace with Coin Purse Pendant
• Beaded Necklace patterns
• Tapestry Crochet Necklace Pouch

Scarves

• Knit Scarf
• Embossed Velvet Scarf
• Scarf knit lengthwise
• Learn to tie a Sarong.

Paint

By adding a paint additive to your paint you can ensure a permanent washable bond. Or use Fabric Paints . For a touch of sparkle add Glitter Fabric Paint .

• Let kids create their own t-shirt with Crayola Bright Fabric Markers
• Look for plain canvas bags or shoes to paint on.

Kids

• Quick and easy projects for the beginner

Links

• Bead all you can bead with Artbeads.com
• Crochet any of these Hair and Fashion patterns.
• Watson-Guptill Fashion Design Fashion Design
• Blair.com Clearance Center