Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Fluid Fabric Challenge" contest entries http://www.threadsmagazine.com/contest/fluid-fabric-challenge Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:37 -0500 Threads - "Fluid Fabric Challenge" contest entries http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/contest/fluid-fabric-challenge Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:54:51 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6832/saint http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6832/saint Posted by Peculia13
Fabric is silk charmeuse and dupioni. The costume is based on Byzantine religious icons. Modeled by Rachel Bowers. Photographed by Andy Jordan.  ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6832/saint Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:54:28 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6828/las-vegas-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6828/las-vegas-dress Posted by mipeaches
This was made out of a silky print.  The dress is sleeveless and the skirt has side sections to give it a swing which is great for dancing.  It's a great flirty dress with the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6828/las-vegas-dress Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:19:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6811/meeting-of-the-flowers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6811/meeting-of-the-flowers Posted by evek
Empire-line dress, made from 2 layers of black and red silk charmeuse, has a portrait collar and a 3-tiered skirt. Both the under and upper skirts and the under and upper collars are edged with... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6811/meeting-of-the-flowers Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:07:35 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6765/siren-of-the-deep http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6765/siren-of-the-deep Posted by evek
Top and skirt consist of 2 layers of chiffon. The upper layer is an abstract print and the lower layer is a solid purple. The design is an adaptation of LJ Designs asymmetrical skirt and top. I added... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6765/siren-of-the-deep Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6850/anniversary-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6850/anniversary-dress Posted by SharonBall
I made this dress pink Crepe Georgette dress with a few modifications using a Vogue pattern.  The dress has pin tucks in front & back, a ruffle at the neck & wrists, along with covered... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6850/anniversary-dress Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6856/flower-girl-dresses http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6856/flower-girl-dresses Posted by SharonBall
I made these satin flower girl dresses for my niece's wedding.  The silver satin belts were added to a basic McCalls princess style pattern, as was the lining, crinoline and multiple top skirt... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6856/flower-girl-dresses Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:45:36 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6796/chiffon-tunic-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6796/chiffon-tunic-costume Posted by Snafoo
Seamless Chiffon dance Tunic created for praise & worship dancer, designed to give a flowing fluid look, hand painted glitter trim.  ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6796/chiffon-tunic-costume Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:39:41 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6794/beach-fantasy-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6794/beach-fantasy-dress Posted by mysticah
I have long admired the work of Kayla Kennington and have collected her patterns with dreams of some day incorporating a little of her genius into my own art.  In July of this... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6794/beach-fantasy-dress Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:36:22 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6771/charmeuse-dancing-frock http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6771/charmeuse-dancing-frock Posted by sewing_kit
A sillk charmeuse party dress for a client who requested a modern garment which would stand out at dance parties where many couples wear elaborate period dress.  The skirt is floor length and... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6771/charmeuse-dancing-frock Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:46:20 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6752/la-boheme http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6752/la-boheme Posted by evek
Russian-style dress consists of a mix of silk jaquard, burnout chiffon, rayon stripe and rayon jacquard. Dress is trimmed with a flounce that is edged in lace. Striped fabric is used to frame the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6752/la-boheme Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:32:09 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6721/love-red-polka-dots http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6721/love-red-polka-dots Posted by LauraMcFall
Red georgette with white polka dots has a soft airy feeling when scrunched up over red crepe de chine lining.  The gathered and ruching detail of this design are perfect for this soft, flowy... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6721/love-red-polka-dots Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:18:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6701/tangerine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6701/tangerine Posted by AlaskaDeb
This little tangerine sundress is made with silk chiffon and a jersey underlining.  The dress has two layers of chiffon cut on a bias.  The over skirt includes the woven border at a... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6701/tangerine Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:35:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6671/silver-satin-evening-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6671/silver-satin-evening-dress Posted by olgalannom
This Silver Satin Evening Dress is lined and has a removable chiffon draping piece on the front. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6671/silver-satin-evening-dress Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:04:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6640/coffee-n-cream-long-sleeve-mens-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6640/coffee-n-cream-long-sleeve-mens-shirt Posted by Stormee
The fabric used for this beautiful shirt is georgette.  I like the look and flow of georgette for men's shirts because it is light and airy but not "see-thru" I love making shirts out of unusual... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6640/coffee-n-cream-long-sleeve-mens-shirt Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:53:20 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6634/late-autumn-in-tennessee http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6634/late-autumn-in-tennessee Posted by Stormee
I serged strips of soft silky fabrics together and created a large piece of fabric. Then I created this long duster. It is serged together and it has dolman sleeves that are very wide and flowing. It... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6634/late-autumn-in-tennessee Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:29:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6602/silk-scrappy-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6602/silk-scrappy-jacket Posted by Stormee
This patchwork jacket is made of scraps of silk that I have saved. I serged the pieces together then designed the jacket from there. It has dolman sleeves and hangs to the hips. I sewednbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6602/silk-scrappy-jacket Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:37:30 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6617/war-to-bliss http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6617/war-to-bliss Posted by a_wasserburger
War to Bliss was created when one of the designer’s friends came to her with a problem.  She wanted her wedding dress to be made out of something sustainable or recyclable.  After... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6617/war-to-bliss Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:57:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6608/stretch-satin-evening-gown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6608/stretch-satin-evening-gown Posted by Beavette
This dress was draped on the bias. The strap / sash can be manipulated to be worn many ways - crossed in back, around waist or any other configuration you want. It is a flowing bias design and very... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6608/stretch-satin-evening-gown Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:49:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6609/the-memory-of-trees http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6609/the-memory-of-trees Posted by musedesigns
Created for a student pre-professional ballet competition. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6609/the-memory-of-trees Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:59:13 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6596/silk-scarves-halter-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6596/silk-scarves-halter-dress Posted by Stormee
This dress is made of handpainted silk scarves. It is lined with china silk lining. I serged the scarves together and created one piece of fabric then I cut and completely serged the dress together... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6596/silk-scarves-halter-dress