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A Salute to Navy Uniforms!
6 commentsThe military paid my way through college. Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best! Yes, I took a pattern off my...
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ultimate sewing challenge 2011
5 commentsultimate sewin challange this ensemble is made from stretch velvet, all interfaced with knit fusible interfacing and the collar has extra medium weight interfacing for more shape. the dress has...
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Cinderella Dress
1 commentThis dress was made for a my 5 year old goddaughter for her Princess Party. She wanted to portray Cinderella, so I wanted her to have a little 'Cinderella Story.' The top is completely removable...
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Holiday Party Ensemble
2 commentsBodice and the skirt for my holiday party ensemble were made from McCall's Pattern #9124 (Two-Piece Evening Dress).
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Steampunk Wedding
3 commentsJudy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress. The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat. The wedding dress is...
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And Old Buttons!
5 commentsAlong with sewing I enjoy making porcelain buttons. I taught myself how to make plaster molds of my antique button collection and buttons from designs I have made. Using antique books I...
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Fortuny Inspired Beaded Medley
4 commentsI was on a business trip in Korea when I was surprised to come across fortuny inspired satin. I never quite knew what to do with it, until I found an old beaded jacket at a goodwill store that...
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Jacket, Pants and Top
3 commentsCashmere wool coattail jacket with silk lining. Zipper removeable tail (for the days you don't want to be as fun :), hook and eye closure. Jean cotton cigarette pants. Silk de Chine top with...
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Classic Style Yet Fun Party Ensemble
1 commentIn designing this dress, I wanted to create something that was fun but had classic styling. I wanted to create something that could be worn at Christmas, New Year's Eve, or to virtually any party...
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fun and flashy funky pary dress
Love the sequin.. make my own patterns and designs based off what my 6 yr. old says is pretty. I Am a stay at home mom from nursing with a sewing addiction with no schooling and never use a...
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China Silk Wedding
1 commentWhen my daughter Jessica asked me to make her wedding dress, I immediately agreed! She saw a photo in a magazine of a dress she adored, and so it began. Like most of my sewing projects, it...
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my idea of french fashion
My challenge was to use material I've had forever. Velvet back with complimentary dress color and hot pink to set it all off. I have a 6 yr. old and made her an outfit from her...
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Ceris drawings to fashion
1 commentThis is my daughters drawings of her stick person on the top, including the tophat... her idea of green and hot pink together with flowers adorned. Not sure if the uploaded pic shows it ...
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Ruffled Feathers
2 commentsThere's lots of dimension with this 6-panel, plus godets, chiffon skirt and it's layer upon layer of chiffon strips sewn in random directions. The belt base is leather, faced with canvas on the...
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Skyscrapers In The Big City
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Retro Glam
6 commentsThis retro inspired skirt is made from a lurex brochade. It's fullness was achieved by underlining with organza, horsehair braid hem and crinoline petticoat. The halter top was adapted...
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Used 2 Bees Ultimate sewing challenge
Here are photos of a few of the many things that I have created. I use recycled fabrics and other components whenever possible. See photo description for details. I find great joy...
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Happy Birthday to me- let the party begin
1 commentI made this ensemble by combining 2 different patterns. The jacket was created using an o-o-p McCall's pattern 5816. The skirt was made primarily from Vogue 8583. However it became too...
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The White Queen
2 commentsA request came from a friend of mine that I should be the 'White Queen" from "Alice in Wonderland." The following costume was a big hit at the costume party and is an intepretation of the dress...
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Mae West eat your heart out
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Elizabethan Rose
My party ensemble consists of a corset-style top, a matching skirt and a purse. The garments are made from a combination of black chantilly lace, black silk chiffon and a salmon-colored silk...
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Red Novelty Knit Gown with Satin Shrug By Marcia Moore
1 commentTHIS FABRIC IS SO BEAUTIFUL, DRAPED THIS DRESS RIGHT ON THE FORM, GOWN FULLY LINED WITH A BEIGE COLOR TRICOT LINING; IT IS FORM FITTING HAS FRONT ASYMETRICAL NECKLINE WITH SATIN TRAIN AND...
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