A Dress Fit for a Princess
1 commentChartreuse from the color palette is mixed with blue and purple to make a princess dress that any toddler would be proud to wear. The pattern is Kari Berries and Blooms from Kari Me Away. The added...
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Spring Time Fairies
I made this out fit several weeks ago for my granddaughter. We decided that it would be perfect for the color contest and decided to send it in. I have never done this before so we will see what...
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Stylish Spring Collection
2 commentsThe sweater idea was taken from Sandy Henderson's new book Sewing Bits & Pieces. I used an old sweater and cut off the sleeves at the elbow. The sleeve ruffles were made from two 4 1/2 inch...
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Time for Warm Weather Fun!
3 commentsWith today's constant doom-and-gloom economic woes, I've made two resolutions: 1) to sew more, since I can still wear nice clothes at a much lower cost, and 2) to dress more cheerfully to keep...
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One Great Dress and Three Different Looks
5 commentsI decided to make a fun dress for the summer that would be versatile as well as show a little personality. Alone, it's great for any daytime summer activity. (For interest I added a folded...
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Art Deco Cocktail Dress
2 commentsMy roommate and I are beginning a design business, and when we saw this contest we knew we had to enter. I had been thinking about designing a dress with a diamond panel in front. When I started...
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"Larger Than Life" Raincoat Ensemble
2 commentsThe “Larger Than Life” Raincoat (Simplicity pattern #2645, lengthened), so named for the large buttons, large grommet trim, and large floral print of the lining, is made of soft lavender...
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Fanciful Spring Dress
2 commentsChartreuse and light pink intermingle with several shades of blue to create a fanciful spring dress. The Simplicity shirt pattern #3750 was used to construct this dress. Length and a bit of width...
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just peachy
1 commentI whipped this up the other day from a couple of remnants, love the colors! Sure I have a room full of fabrics but for some reason these two together in the remnant bin had to come home with me...
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Springtime Sherbet Dress
1 commentNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This dress is a part of my continuing attempt to use my vast stash of fabric as opposed to buying every new print that catches...
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Spring trench
4 commentsThis is my spring coat. Outside: heavy yellow denim. Inside: Polyester lining with multi-colored spring flowers. Buttons used are slate metal. Had to interface almost the whole...
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Flamingo Dance
1 commentThis ensemble was created using silk organza that was hand dyed 'shibori style' for the blouse. The vest is 3 different types of hand dyed silk layered to make the 'feathers' attached to...
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Adorable Tunic Dress
1 commentThis tunic dress was made from pre-embroidered 100% cotton with cotton lace, satin pink flowers and pearl cristal beads. This is my design and no pattern related. After completely finishing the...
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Art-u-wear Jacket
Jacket includes fabric painting, texturized fabrics, beading, couching, crazy patch, trapunto, super jumbo rick rack and uses oodles of fabric scraps. Jacket is lined.
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Green & more Green
I Love color. My son was getting married and my daughter needed a dress for the big day. I walked into a fabric store and this pink and green pique jumped at me. I knew this would be her...
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Perfectly Pink
2 commentsAfter seeing a similar outfit in a magazine, my daughter decided she would like one. I used New Look pattern 6532 for the pink tank and bolero jacket. The twin set was made out of a matte satin. I...
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Inset Blouse and Tiered Skirt
1 commentI designed and drafted these pieces for my pattern making class. The blouse is made out of organic cotton, with inset pieces running down the center and over the bust and the sleeves are accented...
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Spring Is In The Air!
I wanted to make something fun yet a little dressy. These sailor shorts are made out of chinese silk brocade. I fell in love with the fabric, it's elegant and luxurious. The shorts are lined and have...
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Kinley in "Popping Pink"
2 commentsKinely is my great-niece. Even though I live in South Carolina and she lives in Iowa, I enjoy sewing for her, as I did for her mother when she was young. My latest...
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Special Fabrics Bias Blouse
1 commentA friend gave me a box filled with small pieces of precious silks and rayon fabrics. I designed this bias blouse to highlight the fabrics. The front is made with a long, scarf-like, piece...
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Girls Pink Polka Dots Ribbon Skirt
2 commentsThis skirt started out as a western style 'A Line' cut. From the beginning of this design to the final outcome I left it hanging in my sewing room. It took me at least a month to run...
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Spring chartreuse/pink clutch
1 commentI've been having lots of fun making these great clutches in many sizes using the kisslock frames. The textile is men's necktie fabric, woven in Italy. I buy it by the yard and have made...
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Handkerchief Hem Top
This top was made using Simplicity pattern # 4127, View C. I used a Georgette fabric that I purchased from a clearance table off season. I am somewhat self taught and consider myself to be an...
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Daughters Prom Dress
2 commentsMy daughter found her ideal prom dress but it cost $325. Simplicity patterm 0547 was almost identical to the dress. My daughter pick out the color (pink) and the material. She found the embellished...
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Going Green
2 commentsThis jacket was made from a Marcy Tilton Vogue pattern. I fell in love with the color of this double felted 100% wool melton. It has raw edges and the seams are over lapped and double top...
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April Sewing Brings May Flowers
2 commentsA bit of lacy fabric and a little bit more embellishment.
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Fresh Tunic
1 commentPattern: Ellinor from BurdaStyle This pattern is also included in Burda WOF magazine 04/2003 Fabric: Cotton with silver metallic thread JoAnns Woven Ribbon: with gold metallic thread JoAnns This...
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Wrap Around Flowers
1 commentThe pattern: 110 from Burda WOF 06/2006. I had to lengthen the shirt by at least 8cm at the hem line. Pay attention that the sleeves are not full length, just a little more the ¾. The V neck...
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Spring Color Contest
Share your garments created in our spring color palette of chartreuse, peach, or light pink for the opportunity to win a $100 gift certificate from Kai Scissors.
Submit photos of your garments made with any combination of chartreuse, peach, or light pink to our contest gallery. Include a description of any techniques used to sew your garment.
Garments must be entered by 11:59 pm May 5th, 2010.
There is no limit to the number of projects you can enter.
Five finalists will be picked by Threads editors. A winner will be chosen in a vote by members of ThreadsMagazine.com.
Winner will be announced on or around May 15th.
See Official Rules for details.

















