Metallic Cocktail Dress
3 commentsShopping for an upcoming high school dance and wanting something different, my daughter found it in a high end designer dress. The unusual metallic/lycra fabric is what caught her...
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Fancy Fabric Projects by Rachael Pitts
The front and back of the red paisley jacket (McCall's #3792) are made of a cotton corduroy paisley print with gold metallic details. The sleeves are dark red velvet with red bridal satin linings...
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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.




