Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Readers-closet category posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/readers-closet Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:29 -0500 Threads - Readers-closet category posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/readers-closet Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10584/the-mod-60s http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10584/the-mod-60s Posted by Queensewalot
My sister wearing the "Mod" 1960's dress I made from one of my many vintage sewing patterns.  She wore this to a "Summer of Love" event at a local dance club. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10584/the-mod-60s Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10556/an-etextile-evening-gown-mrs-mary-atkins-holl http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10556/an-etextile-evening-gown-mrs-mary-atkins-holl Posted by lynnebruning
20th century eTextile evening gown for a 19th century client, Kansas City Art Museum benefactor Mrs. Mary Atkins. The illuminated gown is inspired by architect Steven Holl's Bloch Building addition... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10556/an-etextile-evening-gown-mrs-mary-atkins-holl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10554/costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10554/costume Posted by keepmestitchin
Heidi and Felicity costume ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10554/costume Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10507/making-ruffles-for-my-fitted-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10507/making-ruffles-for-my-fitted-shirt Posted by Mazing101
I just finished making this fitted womens shirt with French cuffs and decided to put ruffles on the front.  I learned how to make the ruffles from a recent issue of Threads Magazinenbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10507/making-ruffles-for-my-fitted-shirt Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:53:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10463/pillow-covers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10463/pillow-covers Posted by Sahnda
This Patchwork pillow cover fits 12x16 inch pillow inserts. It's comprised of different designer fabrics such as Amy Butler, Anna Marie Horner, Joel Dewberry and more.  You can find it selling... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10463/pillow-covers Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:08:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10454/all-things-western http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10454/all-things-western Posted by msnew007
My good friend...we'll call her E wanted to be a Can-Can for halloween this year with her favorite colors (hot pink, purple, and black). So I whipped her up a fun party dress, that she didn't want to... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10454/all-things-western Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:08:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10447/threads-halloween-costume-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10447/threads-halloween-costume-contest Posted by derhund
Threads Halloween Costume Contest   Robin Hood ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10447/threads-halloween-costume-contest Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:12:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10443/flamingo http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10443/flamingo Posted by dmathias
My daughter, Lauren wanted to be a flamingo this Halloween, so we found Simplicity pattern 3663 and I set to work.  It was made for a smaller child so I had work to do.  I made the tunic... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10443/flamingo Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:22:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10437/strawberry-shortcake http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10437/strawberry-shortcake Posted by DizMissLiz
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10437/strawberry-shortcake Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:47 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6707/dragonfly-queen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6707/dragonfly-queen Posted by AlaskaDeb
This is my Dragonfly Queen costume.  The fabric is made with layers of metalic mesh.  The layers were quilted with gold thread to create the irridescent effect that we see on dragonflys... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6707/dragonfly-queen Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:30:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10428/threads-halloween-costume-gallery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10428/threads-halloween-costume-gallery Posted by VADavis75
I was looking for the whale of a costume.  This year I envisioned a sleek, sensuous, silver fish.  I wanted to make an easy-to-wear mermaid costume by adapting a fit-and-flare evening... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10428/threads-halloween-costume-gallery Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:19:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10424/halloween-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10424/halloween-costume Posted by VADavis75
I was looking for the whale of a costume.  This year I envisioned a sleek, sensuous, silver fish.  I wanted to make an easy-to-wear mermaid costume by adapting a fit-and-flare evening... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10424/halloween-costume Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:12:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10412/halloween-costume-09 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10412/halloween-costume-09 Posted by VADavis75
I was looking for the whale of a costume.  This year I envisioned a sleek, sensuous, silver fish.  I wanted to make an easy-to-wear mermaid costume by adapting a fit-and-flare evening... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10412/halloween-costume-09 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:51:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10409/clockwork-orange http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10409/clockwork-orange Posted by hog182
I've always been a fan of A Clockwork Orange and always thought it would be fun to dress like Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell).  So here is the costume I made and wore to a Halloween ballroom... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10409/clockwork-orange Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10452/pink-princess-and-woodland-fairy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10452/pink-princess-and-woodland-fairy Posted by barclayf15
The pink princess costume is in satin and sparkle tulle with a top in a multi color sparkle. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10452/pink-princess-and-woodland-fairy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:44:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10346/magical-purple-fife-the-jester http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10346/magical-purple-fife-the-jester Posted by jestersmother
this is the Magical Purple Fife. There is beads hanging at the arm and waist. The star on the bodice is sewn on by hand with a few crystles to glint every now and then. The sleeves were a bit... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10346/magical-purple-fife-the-jester Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:41:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10401/ladybug http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10401/ladybug Posted by nottoway
Lady Bug was made with scrapes from other projects.  Jedi costume is now a robe ( had an inside pocket for the light sabar which he filled with treats) ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10401/ladybug Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:26:49 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10381/where-the-wild-things-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10381/where-the-wild-things-are Posted by aljmcc
I'm an elementary school librarian, and I do LOTS of costumed storytelling, so I wanted my Halloween costume to come from a favorite children's book and be able to wear it at work.  I based my... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10381/where-the-wild-things-are Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:23:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10398/old-tv-kid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10398/old-tv-kid Posted by hog182
My brother-in-law wanted to be Eddie Munster in the company Halloween costume contest. I made the jacket and shorts out of purple suede.  The jacket is actually a colonial jacket that I heavily... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10398/old-tv-kid Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:14:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10396/dorothy-and-toto http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10396/dorothy-and-toto Posted by hog182
A simple costume I made for my daughter for a Halloween Parade.  The concept was more important than the costume. She was Toto and the dog is dressed like Dorothy. The costume was a simple... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10396/dorothy-and-toto