Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Spring Color Contest" contest entries http://www.threadsmagazine.com/contest/spring-color-contest Thu, 24 May 2012 20:03:03 -0500 Threads - "Spring Color Contest" contest entries http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/contest/spring-color-contest Wed, 05 May 2010 23:56:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13967/a-dress-fit-for-a-princess http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13967/a-dress-fit-for-a-princess Posted by cindy_sews
Chartreuse 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13967/a-dress-fit-for-a-princess Wed, 05 May 2010 23:50:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13974/spring-time-fairies http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13974/spring-time-fairies Posted by joanspice
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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13974/spring-time-fairies Wed, 05 May 2010 23:03:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13953/stylish-spring-collection http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13953/stylish-spring-collection Posted by EJFarmer
The 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13953/stylish-spring-collection Wed, 05 May 2010 22:56:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13963/time-for-warm-weather-fun http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13963/time-for-warm-weather-fun Posted by MysteryWoman
With 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13963/time-for-warm-weather-fun Wed, 05 May 2010 22:37:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13951/one-great-dress-and-three-different-looks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13951/one-great-dress-and-three-different-looks Posted by MysteryWoman
I 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13951/one-great-dress-and-three-different-looks Wed, 05 May 2010 21:34:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13928/art-deco-cocktail-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13928/art-deco-cocktail-dress Posted by Harpspiel
My 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13928/art-deco-cocktail-dress Wed, 05 May 2010 21:32:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13933/larger-than-life-raincoat-ensemble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13933/larger-than-life-raincoat-ensemble Posted by sewsalot
The “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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13933/larger-than-life-raincoat-ensemble Wed, 05 May 2010 21:10:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13494/fanciful-spring-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13494/fanciful-spring-dress Posted by cindy_sews
Chartreuse 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13494/fanciful-spring-dress Wed, 05 May 2010 20:58:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13929/just-peachy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13929/just-peachy Posted by sewjayded
I 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13929/just-peachy Wed, 05 May 2010 16:40:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11462/springtime-sherbet-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11462/springtime-sherbet-dress Posted by Laura_Mae
Normal 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11462/springtime-sherbet-dress Wed, 05 May 2010 15:01:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13917/spring-trench http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13917/spring-trench Posted by sewbabysew
This 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13917/spring-trench Wed, 05 May 2010 13:59:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13913/flamingo-dance http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13913/flamingo-dance Posted by Fiberfluter
This 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13913/flamingo-dance Wed, 05 May 2010 13:43:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13900/adorable-tunic-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13900/adorable-tunic-dress Posted by cloudyhn
This 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13900/adorable-tunic-dress Wed, 05 May 2010 12:08:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13895/art-u-wear-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13895/art-u-wear-jacket Posted by LauraDearborn
Jacket includes fabric painting, texturized fabrics, beading, couching, crazy patch, trapunto, super jumbo rick rack and uses oodles of fabric scraps.   Jacket is lined. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13895/art-u-wear-jacket Wed, 05 May 2010 01:24:18 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13879/green-more-green http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13879/green-more-green Posted by runwaygal
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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13879/green-more-green Wed, 05 May 2010 01:10:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13877/perfectly-pink http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13877/perfectly-pink Posted by runwaygal
After 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13877/perfectly-pink Tue, 04 May 2010 23:30:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13872/inset-blouse-and-tiered-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13872/inset-blouse-and-tiered-skirt Posted by claire_henry
I 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13872/inset-blouse-and-tiered-skirt Tue, 04 May 2010 22:34:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13478/spring-is-in-the-air http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13478/spring-is-in-the-air Posted by Racy1Red
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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13478/spring-is-in-the-air Tue, 04 May 2010 22:20:15 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13859/kinley-in-popping-pink http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13859/kinley-in-popping-pink Posted by vintagecouture
Kinely 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13859/kinley-in-popping-pink Tue, 04 May 2010 18:09:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13847/special-fabrics-bias-blouse http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13847/special-fabrics-bias-blouse Posted by Julianne_Bramson
A 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... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13847/special-fabrics-bias-blouse