Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fitting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fitting Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:53 -0500 Threads - Fitting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fitting 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 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 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 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:29:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9742/king-henry-viii http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9742/king-henry-viii Posted by mamayetti
I am thrilled to be blessed with our first grandchild.  When I asked my daughter (who is a history teacher) what she would like me to make, she told me something historical.  She then... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9742/king-henry-viii Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:55:20 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9648/baby-doll http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9648/baby-doll Posted by fiona9
My friend asked if i would make her a baby doll costume. Well we serached and searched for the perfect pattern, couldn't find it. The closest we came up with was McCalls 4948. Some adjustments had to... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9648/baby-doll Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:45 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9612/ready-to-visit-south-africa http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9612/ready-to-visit-south-africa Posted by hionfabrics
   While researching for this costume I discovered  that giraffes from different regions of the world can look so very different.  This costume may later be worn in a Christmas... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9612/ready-to-visit-south-africa Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Posted by Nicole Smith
Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:24:14 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9186/biased-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9186/biased-top Posted by gazerro
Check out my blog dated today!  It explains how I got the correct measurements for the satisfying... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9186/biased-top Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:57:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7679/cherry-blossom-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7679/cherry-blossom-dress Posted by Couturegirl
I wanted to make a linen dress that was classy, yet fun & flirty as well.  I found the perfect vintage-inspired design from Marfy patterns, style # 1659.  Marfy patterns do not come... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7679/cherry-blossom-dress Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:22:38 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8619/girls-linen-traveling-suit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8619/girls-linen-traveling-suit Posted by hogaboom
My seven year old daughter loves taking the train; she is an adventurer at heart. The weather has warmed up, but already fall approaches. I wanted to make her a suit that could travel in the summer... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8619/girls-linen-traveling-suit Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:48:46 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8522/embroidered-linen-yoked-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8522/embroidered-linen-yoked-skirt Posted by marybethb
This lovely beige linen, embroidered with an eggshell perle cotton made the perfect summer skirt for my daughter's first office job. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8522/embroidered-linen-yoked-skirt Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:09:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8356/vintage-linen-lined-boys-jacket-and-shorts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8356/vintage-linen-lined-boys-jacket-and-shorts Posted by axncatsma
This Vintage Linen Jacket and Shorts are both lined.  I made these for my son 18 years ago for my cousin's wedding - and he wore it at my wedding, too - but with purchased slacks... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8356/vintage-linen-lined-boys-jacket-and-shorts Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:11:39 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8222/vogue-dress-v1026-badgley-mischka http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8222/vogue-dress-v1026-badgley-mischka Posted by rossyk
My husband took these photographs last evening, July 27, 2009.  The dress turned out more beautiful than I had imagined.  The fabric was purchased in Washington, D.C. from Equisite Fabrics... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8222/vogue-dress-v1026-badgley-mischka Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:53:18 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7929/express-yourself-in-linen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7929/express-yourself-in-linen Posted by Eliblu
Cool summer dress in natural linen with boxpleats and tucks in front and pockets made from antique table runner.  I modified Simplicity pattern 2933 View A by lowering the neckline and adding... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7929/express-yourself-in-linen Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:07:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 Posted by April M. Mohr
Author David Page Coffin expands on creating an adjustable waistband ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:57:47 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7794/vermillon-summer-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7794/vermillon-summer-dress Posted by 4soleils
This is my personal touch to pattern Simplicity Threads 4118. It is made with lightweight linen in bright vermillon. The roses I made using the How-To from an older issue of Threads magazine. Perfect... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7794/vermillon-summer-dress Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:01:37 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7735/natural-linen-summer-dress-with-flax-flower-applique http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7735/natural-linen-summer-dress-with-flax-flower-applique Posted by amberstudios
Bias A- Line flirty summer dress with separate center front zipper. Two oversized pockets: you don't need a purse! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7735/natural-linen-summer-dress-with-flax-flower-applique Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:11:08 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7650/western-blouse-with-japanese-styling-by-joanne-carpenter http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7650/western-blouse-with-japanese-styling-by-joanne-carpenter Posted by jokittens
I used the Keshy Jacket pattern by Wildly Wonderful Wearables.  The red fabric is rayon with a western-themed print.  The trim is a black polyester "snake skin."  After constructing... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7650/western-blouse-with-japanese-styling-by-joanne-carpenter Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:24:12 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7614/redblack-linen-sheath-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7614/redblack-linen-sheath-dress Posted by kay.y
I developed the pattern for this dress using PatternMaster Boutique, using the "double princess sheath" style, and then modified the pattern for better fit, using the CAD program (Pattern Editor... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7614/redblack-linen-sheath-dress Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:08:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7422/duct-tape-dressform-success http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7422/duct-tape-dressform-success Posted by valicia84
I discovered through Threads the wonderful world of duct tape dressforms, and i am hooked! it took about two hours to make this one of my friend Misty. it was so easy, inexpensive, and really... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7422/duct-tape-dressform-success