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Kentucky Derby Creation

KathleenWilleLLC, member | October 25th, 2011

Having just moved to Kentucky, we wanted to attend the KY Derby, which meant that I needed a hat – one that would be so big that it would invade the space of the person sitting next to...

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New Years' Eve

bakereliz, member | October 24th, 2011

I made this dress to wear one New Year's Eve, but I have enjoyed wearing it several times since--most notably, on my first date with my boyfriend. We met right after work (5:30) at a highend...

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Party dresses

tbrich, member | October 24th, 20111 comment

These party dresses were made for my grand-daughters. The yellow one was made for my youngest grand-daughter for the annual "Princess Party". Altering a pattern and adding my own touches worked...

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Saifon

saifonanaya, member | October 22nd, 2011

I inspies by Anya from Project Runway season 9 and my inpirations so I design this sample gown this dress I hand sew.

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Victorian Gown

Dragonothe, member | October 21st, 2011

This was my first Victorian Reproduction Gown. I have always been fascinated by that Era and made this for a local festival in Florida. In designing the gown, I couldn't find any one single...

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Mediodia

mediodia, member | October 21st, 2011

This is a draped dress inspired by Elie Saab´s faboulous draped dresses. It will be worm by my sister in a wedding. It has beed hand saw and was draped in a maniquin with her measurements, it...

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Wedding Gown

BossyGrace, member | October 20th, 2011

This is "Carmen" a friend of mine that was getting married for the second time around. She had never had a fancy wedding the first time so she wanted a gown that would have a detachable...

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My Vintage Inspired Party Outfit

Aunt_Jennie, member | October 19th, 20112 comments

About a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion...

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Lace Wedding Dress

mlsspllck, member | October 18th, 20117 comments

My daughter got married a year ago without the usual year to plan. We only had two months to get her dress together. We had seen a dress by designer Rivini, and decided to copy it from...

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Fantastical Wedding Jacket

ngier, member | October 18th, 20118 comments

A commission for a wedding described as a blend of the couples favorite fantasy movies (LoTR, Legend) and their love of nature. The groom was not in the mind for a tuxedo; he wanted a look...

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Dickens Holiday Party Outfit

gwtw1936, member | October 17th, 20113 comments

I made all items from my own self drafted patterns. This vintage style ensemble is for a Dickens themed Holiday Party held as part of a yearly celebration. Guests are all urged to dress in period...

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Brds of Paradise.....in blue

nanacosta, member | October 16th, 2011

I design and made this blouson in silk charmeuse and silk organza. The detail on the front and cuffs, was inspired by the beautifull flowers that we have in Costa Rica called: bird...

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Emerald Green Gown

Laura_Mae, member | October 15th, 20116 comments

This gown is the culmination of my sewing skills to date. It took many, many hours of construction, not to mention the years of inspiration and redesign. And I am thrilled with the...

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Renaissance

MzBizz, member | October 13th, 2011

I made these outfits for my husband and I for a medieval themed wedding. The costumes include the dress, underdress, the doublet, pants, shirt and hat. The details include beaded ribbons, leather...

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Steampunk Coat

vwbrandon, member | October 13th, 20118 comments

This is a full length, double breasted coat. Altering a Simplicity 2333 pattern, I designed and sewed this for a Steampunk themed masquerade ball that I attended on Oct 1 in Dallas, TX. I...

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my wedding party dresses

hemmingbird, member | October 12th, 20112 comments

My wedding was September 10th, 2011. I made my own dress and veil, My maid of honours dress and my daughters dress.

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Party like it's the 17th century

KBthreads, member | October 12th, 20112 comments

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My Wedding Dress

stephanieeisentrout, member | October 11th, 20114 comments

I made this dress from my own design using a couple different patterns and some pattern pieces that I made myself.

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threads ultimate sewing challenge

aunty_em, member | October 11th, 2011

This is Butterick pattern 5265. The cape, skirt and bonnet are lined with black muslin. The bonnet has black faux fur over the center. It is supported with buckram. The...

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Edgy Corset

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

Corset- Cotton corset with sew in boning, grommet detailing and pleated cups. The grommets are placed on the center front, top and center back edges. All of the grommets are being used for fit which...

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Comfortably Beautiful

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

Top- Side cowl, one shouldered,rayon knit top with handstitched rhinestones on shoulder. I used a pattern draping technique to create this top. This is done by taking fabric and draping it on a...

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