Welcome to my Tips and Tricks for Sewing Doll Clothes 101 class. I'm hopeful that once you read through the following, you will have learned something new in regards to sewing for dolls of any size. This is...
The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
Recently, I have become fascinated by projects made by putting yo yo's together. While most commonly known as Yo Yo's, they share other documented names: Puff, Bon-Bon, Powder Puff and Rosette. They are made...
It pays to do your homework. OK, part of the fun of being a Treasure Hunter and ebay seller is finding something in your closet, or friend's attic, that makes your heart skip. "Surely THIS will be a great...
THE HISTORY OF FEEDSACK FABRICS HOW IT ALL BEGAN The feedsack story starts in the early 1800's, when goods such as food staples, grain, seed, and animal feed were packed for transportation and storage in...
I love searching for valuable collectibles and getting excited when an auction ends high for me. But I have tanked out plenty of times. Although I am still learning, these basic guidelines have helped me out. ...
FOR BEGINNERS or someone looking for alternative ideas: Embellish your scrapbooks and other objects with curiously creative items from eBay and your own closet! Scrapbooks can have a ONE-OF-A-KIND (ooak)...
The 1950s was a time of high-fashion and the doll clothing of this era reflects this. Most collectors look for original 'factory' clothing. The fifties was a time where moms made doll clothing for their...
What are bedsheets and tablecloths if not extra large pieces of craft sewing fabric? Used linens can be given new life and add a fresh look to your home decor when sewn into accent pillows, chair pads,...
This is a list of all groups and subgroups, as well as member counts, on eBay. Because of the 20,000-character limit, I have to break this guide into sections.PART 1 lists ALL eBAY groups and subgroups. Parts...