Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fabric category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fabric Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:47:19 -0500 Threads - Fabric category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fabric Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:21:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10309/civil-war http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10309/civil-war Posted by wendymmeb
I created these clothes for civil war reenacting but we use them for Halloween also. The dress is a simplicity pattern slightly altered and the undergarments are all hand made as well using... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10309/civil-war Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:58:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10347/glamour-witch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10347/glamour-witch Posted by rootlady
I used a stretchy orange fabric with a 'holographic' butterfly pattern for the dress and lined it with black organdy. An half overskirt was also constructed of black organdy, and an underskirt... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10347/glamour-witch Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester Posted by jestersmother
Each diamond was cut from a different tartan pieced together like a quilt and then the pattern pieces were cut out. Gold trim was sewn on every diamond seam by hand (on each side ) to make it lay... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:18:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10098/princess-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10098/princess-costume Posted by Retrochic74
This costume was made from made from two commercial patterns and part my design. The two patterns that were used was Simplicity 2966(A corset pattern which was used for the bodice). The other pattern... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10098/princess-costume Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9908/historical-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9908/historical-costume Posted by Retrochic74
The pattern that was used was commercial pattern by Simplicity 3723. The fabric that was used is a broadcloth for the bodice, sleeves and skirt draping in black. For the bodice inset, sleeve ruffles... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9908/historical-costume Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:19 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10320/vampire-lucy-westenra-from-bram-stokers-dracula http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10320/vampire-lucy-westenra-from-bram-stokers-dracula Posted by Darkheartdoll
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Halloween is my holiday. Every year I rack my brain to think of something to trump previous year’s costumes. This year I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10320/vampire-lucy-westenra-from-bram-stokers-dracula Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:06:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9899/pioneer-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9899/pioneer-costume Posted by Retrochic74
The pattern that was used for this cosume was a commercial pattern by Butterick 3992(out of print). The fabric that was used was a printed broadcloth. Most of the dress is  red with small... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9899/pioneer-costume Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:18:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10278/silk-edwardian-ballgown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10278/silk-edwardian-ballgown Posted by WickedStepmother
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This dress started as a love affair with a piece of silk organza. It was pale grey orchid with silver embroidery and sequins. I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10278/silk-edwardian-ballgown Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10175/steam-punk-princess http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10175/steam-punk-princess Posted by blondie2sew
As you see I had a total Blast this year with my 8 year old Daughters Costume!!  I had the Plaid Fabric in my stash for a very very very very long time...lol  And it just knew what it... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10175/steam-punk-princess Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:52:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10244/halloween-jester http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10244/halloween-jester Posted by jestersmother
The fabric in this costume came from remminents of other garments. the black is from a piece of tablecloth. the Candy corns were pieced together strips from  leftover pieces of Waterednbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10244/halloween-jester Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:29:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10229/smashs-springtime-fairy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10229/smashs-springtime-fairy Posted by smashiesmasherton
This is my springtime fairy/woodland pixie costume for Halloween 2009. The shoes, fairy wings, and antennae were store-bought, but the rest was made myself. The leggings were McCalls 5512. The dress... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10229/smashs-springtime-fairy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:43:45 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10207/tea-time-rose-pink-floral-toddler-dress-one-of-a-kind http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10207/tea-time-rose-pink-floral-toddler-dress-one-of-a-kind Posted by VintageBaby
This darling little dress starts with this gorgeous designer fabric .... a creamy back ground is sprinkled with the most beautiful rose print in shades of scrumptious pinks and sage green leaves. The... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10207/tea-time-rose-pink-floral-toddler-dress-one-of-a-kind Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10199/recycled-vintage-pillowcase-designer-fabric-toddlers-swing-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10199/recycled-vintage-pillowcase-designer-fabric-toddlers-swing-jacket Posted by VintageBaby
This darling jacket starts with a sweet vintage pillowcase, vintage lace, vintage buttons, and a gorgeous designer rose fabric. The front of the vintage pillowcase I used had been hand embroidered... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10199/recycled-vintage-pillowcase-designer-fabric-toddlers-swing-jacket Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:42:20 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10167/adorable-native-indian http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10167/adorable-native-indian Posted by Hadippa
I made knit fabric sheath with felt trims. Belt was made from reusing a fancy knit shrug. I wanted to be someone that I admire and my looks were an advantage, Therefore, I decided to be a Native... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10167/adorable-native-indian Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:36:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10156/butterfly-queen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10156/butterfly-queen Posted by imcier
Top (cotton twill) corset inspired, is covered with small butterflies (raw silk) that were airbrushed and machine embroidered . Skirt is four huge butterfly wings with embroidered veins (raw silk... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10156/butterfly-queen Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:09:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10055/i-love-lucy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10055/i-love-lucy Posted by Laura_Mae
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 For Halloween this year, I decided to go as Mrs. Lucy Ricardo, and my trusty side-kick, Valentino, went as Ricky Ricardo he... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10055/i-love-lucy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:18:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10021/mad-hatter http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10021/mad-hatter Posted by dezigner19
I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made.  I made the long, coat out of cordoroy. The cuffs are... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10021/mad-hatter Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:25:07 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9953/halloween-in-missouri http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9953/halloween-in-missouri Posted by Lynn66
"Feathers" made of layers of different-colored felt and sewn in opened seams of hooded sweatshirt.  Tail feathers sewn in opened seam at back hem of shirt.  Beak and head feathers sewn on... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9953/halloween-in-missouri Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:15:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9924/ghostbuster http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9924/ghostbuster Posted by CraftyOkie
I used Simplicity Pattern 3939, and modified the collar so it folded.  This pattern was easy to sew and completely assembled on the serger.  The patches and name tag were created using... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9924/ghostbuster Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:32:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9911/costume-contest-entry-lady-gaga http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9911/costume-contest-entry-lady-gaga Posted by jenwithonen
I sewed/glued/put together the entire top half. Borrowed the leggings, bought the wig. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9911/costume-contest-entry-lady-gaga