We're going to show you how you can create your very own craft work, artwork and crotchet and sewing patterns using material from the public domain. Let's dive right in...

History often has a way of repeating itself. This is especially true in the fashion world, where several early 20th-century designs are hugely popular and highly sought after, even today. This is good news for you as you'll be able to copy public domain sewing, knitting and other handicraft patterns and sell them for a profit to interested customers. You may also use these patterns as the basis for a new and innovative design, perhaps by combining many olden-day motifs with some creative features of your own.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

* For starters, you could organize and compile a collection of fancy dress outfits with intricate patterns, and include step-by-step instructions so talented seamstresses can make the garments themselves. The book could be promoted via direct mail or advertised in bestselling family and craft work/needlework magazines. In addition to this, it could be sold through craft and novelty shops or marketed to sewing academies. You may also set up a website and sell it online to targeted niche markets.

* Compile a selection of attractive 1920 designs (embroidery, knitting, crotchet), build a blog on the topic and then monetize it using Google's Adsense program or by selling advertising space.

* For craftwork projects that are based on picture patterns and templates, you can go ahead and copy the original work, update the instruction manuals and sell the final product as your own.

* Collect public domain knitting patterns for baby clothing and sell them to parents and those skilled at craftwork. Royal baby specials and early Victorian styles are two designs that are sure to be a hit amongst consumers today.

* eBooks containing detailed plans for crafting children's toys such as sledges and doll houses sell like hot cakes on eBay...especially if you've got step-by-step illustrations to go with the instructions. If images are not included with the original public domain plans, have a local craftsman create some for you. This idea also works brilliantly for other niches (windmill plans, garden shed plans, boat plans, etc.) as well.

Moving on...

Let's focus on sewing...

For starters, sewing never goes out of style. You'll never walk into a handicraft store and not find a massive selection devoted to needlework. It's a hobby that's been around for decades and will continue to be taught and practiced in the future. Now...if a section of a store focuses on sewing and kids, then you know this niche is a hot one!

What if you could publish unique patterns books aimed at kids, teaching them basic sewing skills? You may either sell these designs on your own site or on eBay. Place ads in sewing, parenting and craft work magazines. Get in touch with sewing schools. You get the picture.

There are many other sub-niches you can target in the 'sewing' niche. These would include:

* Knitting

* Tatting

* Quilting

* Cross stitching

Now before we wrap up this article, let's talk about artwork...

If you happen to be a fan of art, you're in luck, for there are many old paintings (including calligraphy) that belong to the public domain. You can easily create fun new designs and paintings of your own, by basing them on the ones found in the PD. You could then sell them online or market them offline.

In conclusion...

Every one of these skills and hobbies have been around for years...which means a ton of relevant public domain material is available for you to use any way you want!

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