Pirate coat
2 commentsThis open-front coat of red and pale gold damask features a fitted bodice lined in a contrasting black and gold brocade, with bias strips of the brocade binding the armholes. The lower half of...
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Magenta beaded leaf and brocade jacket
Magenta giant-scale leaf-print fabric has leaves outlined in emerald and gold beads, is fully lined with pale green and gold brocade, and closes with an enameled dragonfly button and gold loop.
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Sweatshirt and brocade jacket
1 commentBlack sweatshirt becomes elegant jacket with this treatment of brocade banding and godets, edged along all design lines with red gimp, and fastened with a black satin frog.
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Indian brocade and chiffon asymmetrical top
1 commentAsymmetrical top is made of Indian brocade (edged with metallic thread finish), with full medieval-style sleeves in matching chiffon, edged in gold.
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Emerald brocade dress
Intense green bamboo brocade faced with gold satin and detailed with gold piping. Asymmetrical design with split up left front leg makes a new twist on the classic cheongsam (qi pao) dress.
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Hot pink brocade coat
Hot pink brocade coat, pale yellow satin piping, pale and dark yellow brocade facing. Pointed back has deep vent, which is actually split tails. Matching skirt is of black microsuede...
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Reversible brocade and fur jacket
This asymmetrical reversible brocade jacket is lightly padded for warmth. Featuring an ice-blue bamboo design on one side, and a brown and ice-blue paisley on the other, the jacket is edged all...
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Brocade N Tissue N Satin Birthday Gown for my Little Daughter
3 commentsI made this gown for my darling daughter's 3rd Birthday. Bodice is made of brocade fabric. Offshoulder pattern i had drafted for her fits her the best. Skirt part has outer layer...
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Enter to Win: Fancy Fabric Challenge
3 commentsWe want to see your fanciest garments made from the fanciest fabrics. Enter for your chance to win great prizes from Ottlite and The Ribbon Store.
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Fancy Fabric Contest
Upload a photo of a special occasion garment you’ve made from one
of the following fabrics by 11:59pm ET, January 4th, 2010.
Fancy Fabrics:
Satin, Lace, Beaded fabrics, Sequined fabrics,
Embroidered fabrics, Sparkled fabrics, Metallic fabrics, Brocade,
Velvet, Shantung, Organza, Taffeta, Charmeuse and Lamé.
Be sure to
include details about your garment including what fabric you used and
the techniques you used in constructing your garment.
We’ll choose the
top 5 finalists based on the mastery of construction techniques shown
and the design that best accentuates the fabric being used.
ThreadsMagazine.com members will choose the final winner, who will win a 3-in-1 Craft Lamp from Ottlite and a $150 gift certificate to The Ribbon Store.
See official rules for details.




