Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Getting-the-look" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/getting-the-look Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:24:53 -0500 Threads - "Getting-the-look" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/getting-the-look Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:02 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23013/lone-star-quilt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23013/lone-star-quilt Posted by Jmccombs
I decide to use this quilt as a wall hanging in my master bedroom it is quite the focal point. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23013/lone-star-quilt Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22878/the-violet-couture-design-show-in-pittsburgh-pa-for-gwens-girls-at-the-frick-mansion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22878/the-violet-couture-design-show-in-pittsburgh-pa-for-gwens-girls-at-the-frick-mansion Posted by lsldesign
Design show "VIOLET COUTURE" in Pittsburgh, Pa. The theme was from work to dinner/cocktails. My design was to create a dress you can wear to the office and still look professional and add a skirt... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22878/the-violet-couture-design-show-in-pittsburgh-pa-for-gwens-girls-at-the-frick-mansion Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:53:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22421/granddaughter-new-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22421/granddaughter-new-dress Posted by lvstosew
this is my  first kids dress  that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22421/granddaughter-new-dress Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:11:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
This high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:06:48 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22048/salvatore-ferragamo-inspired-coat-simplicity-2812 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22048/salvatore-ferragamo-inspired-coat-simplicity-2812 Posted by Mahogany_Stylist
Black and white houndstooth is every where this fall.  I guess we can credit Salvatore Ferragamo for that.  The fabric was a gift and this fall I decided to go ahead with sewing it... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22048/salvatore-ferragamo-inspired-coat-simplicity-2812 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:33:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21911/alabama-channin-inspired-slouch-hat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21911/alabama-channin-inspired-slouch-hat Posted by GreenTrunkDesigns
I was recently introduced to the design work of Natalie Channin, creator of Alabama Channin. I instantly fell in love with her style, and her “Slow Design” philosophy. After reading... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21911/alabama-channin-inspired-slouch-hat Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:37:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21690/a-salute-to-navy-uniforms http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21690/a-salute-to-navy-uniforms Posted by GodSewedFirst
The military paid my way through college.  Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best!  Yes, I took a pattern off my... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21690/a-salute-to-navy-uniforms Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:42:47 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21662/and-old-buttons http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21662/and-old-buttons Posted by GodSewedFirst
Along with sewing I enjoy making porcelain buttons.  I taught myself how to make plaster molds of my antique button collection and buttons from designs I have made.  Using antique books I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21662/and-old-buttons Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:13:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20421/italian-chic http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20421/italian-chic Posted by nancynancy
Who says you need to break the bank to look chic and sophisticated during the holidays? My head to toe outfit was inspired by the latest runway looks from Italy's top designers (Armani, Gucci... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20421/italian-chic Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:56:24 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20461/mary-poppins http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20461/mary-poppins Posted by jnageotte
This halloween I decided to be "practically perfect in every way" and dress as Mary Poppins! Inspired by both the classic film and the Broadway Production, I made a coat using Simplicity 2581. The... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20461/mary-poppins Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:27:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21085/star-burst-quilt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21085/star-burst-quilt Posted by Jmccombs
This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45". ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21085/star-burst-quilt Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:11:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21082/puffbiscuit-quilt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21082/puffbiscuit-quilt Posted by Jmccombs
This quilt has individual squares that are hand stuffed. The top is cotton. The back is flannel. Fabrics include zebra print, fuchsia, black and green. It measures 36"x36".  ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21082/puffbiscuit-quilt Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:53:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume Posted by crystalMHL
Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:20:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20525/ashleys-first-pageant http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20525/ashleys-first-pageant Posted by prairietn1
This is a gown I made for my six year old's first pageant. We found this pic online and I decided to copy the design. I did make a few changes. I felt I needed to scale it down so the ruffles... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20525/ashleys-first-pageant Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:08:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20504/shiny-silver-lame-zipper-front-bodysuit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20504/shiny-silver-lame-zipper-front-bodysuit Posted by spacey09
This is a very shiny liquid silver lame' single-piece bodysuit with short sleeves, a collar and a zipper in the front for zipping and unzipping for easyness when it comes time to put it on or take it... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20504/shiny-silver-lame-zipper-front-bodysuit Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:45:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19946/drawstring-placement http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19946/drawstring-placement Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Many garments in ready-to-wear are sporting drawstrings, you can add them to blouses, dresses, tunics, and jackets fairly easily. The question is, where is the best placement so the garment looks good? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19946/drawstring-placement Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:56:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15814/bubbles-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15814/bubbles-dress Posted by appleanniefabrics
Apple Annie wearing Sandra Betzina V1210 dress made from an AAF knit that is 90% poly-microfiber, 10% lycra. Loose-fitting, pullover dress, below mid-calf at center front, curving downward into an... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15814/bubbles-dress Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:32:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19142/crazy-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19142/crazy-shirt Posted by deChez
There's a reason why it looks like I mugged a couch, and drapes to make this shirt. I purchased this fabric on-line to make a pillow, but once I had it in my hands, I wanted to wear it. I used... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19142/crazy-shirt Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:51:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18701/add-gradual-width http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18701/add-gradual-width Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Adjust your pattern for the perfect fit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18701/add-gradual-width Tue, 24 May 2011 08:14:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19002/chanel-style-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19002/chanel-style-jacket Posted by GorgeousThings
This jacket is a Chanel-style, based on Vogue 7975. Using Susan Khalje's techniques from "Inside a Chanel Jacket", I made several modifications to the pattern. You can read all about its construction... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19002/chanel-style-jacket