... narratives from a textile artist's life where specific ideas or techniques have their origins from personal experiences, collections or teaching. I have many areas of interest - usually arts & crafts related.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Clown Craft pattern ...
There were many sewing patterns available for crafts. This one for a clown was so popular, it was re-issued (with different reference numbers) for many years. Patterns would get changed with a different photograph for the envelope front but the pattern tissues and instructions were generally kept the same.
SIMPLICITY 8379 (appx. 1980s)This is a great ‘fun’ pattern that uses a polystyrene ball for the clown’s head and a small block of wood for the body (so it can sit on a shelf or ledge).It's wonderful made up in special fabric(s) as an unusual gift for a wedding or special event since the basic character facial features are ideal to personalise.
