Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Hand-stitching" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/hand-stitching Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:24:21 -0500 Threads - "Hand-stitching" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/hand-stitching 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 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22989/making-hand-made-thread-loops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22989/making-hand-made-thread-loops Posted by nanacosta
Some times, we need a very special finishing when closing a garment.  In this case, I use the thread hand made loops, because the outer layer of this dress is make in a fine french lace, and to make... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22989/making-hand-made-thread-loops Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:08:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22441/hand-embroidery-tutorial http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22441/hand-embroidery-tutorial Posted by CreativeMind
I am sharing this specific technique of hand embroidery,its called Zardosi/Zardozi work, The tool is like crochet hook which is called Aar. I made a purse after completing this Embroidery on a thin... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22441/hand-embroidery-tutorial Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next Posted by amm
The Threads March 2012 issue asks our featured authors what skill they hope to learn next. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next 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 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:47:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21724/bowser-mario-bros http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21724/bowser-mario-bros Posted by dimporella
  Bowser from Mario Bros!   We did a group costume for Mario Kart this year. Bowser was a costume I could not find anywhere so I decided to make my own version. The whole costume is hand... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21724/bowser-mario-bros Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:59:20 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21648/steampunk-wedding http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21648/steampunk-wedding Posted by julrf
Judy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress.  The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat.  The wedding dress is... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21648/steampunk-wedding Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:02:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21557/the-white-queen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21557/the-white-queen Posted by Jnetbeam
A request came from a friend of mine that I should be the 'White Queen" from "Alice in Wonderland." The following costume was a big hit at the costume party and is an intepretation of the dress... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21557/the-white-queen Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:15:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21558/elizabethan-rose http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21558/elizabethan-rose Posted by evek
My party ensemble consists of a corset-style top, a matching skirt and a purse. The garments are made from a combination of black chantilly lace, black silk chiffon and a salmon-colored silk... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21558/elizabethan-rose Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat Posted by k_margis
Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:48:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21387/quilts-spots-stripes-and-tucks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21387/quilts-spots-stripes-and-tucks Posted by PHCIII
Normal 0 0 1 234 1337 11 2 1641 11.1287 0 0 0 This look is a hodge podge of techniques, patterns, and methods all mixed up and turned up side down. Let's start with the cape. I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21387/quilts-spots-stripes-and-tucks Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:25:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21374/becky-piettes-holiday-ensemble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21374/becky-piettes-holiday-ensemble Posted by BeckyPiette
My 3-piece holiday ensemble consists of a blue spandex textured cocktail dress and jacket with a silver fringed handbag.  The dress and jacket are fully lined.  To avoid darting the dress... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21374/becky-piettes-holiday-ensemble Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:02:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21325/silk-regency-era-gown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21325/silk-regency-era-gown Posted by doodlebug18
Jane Austin fans and seamstresses alike will appreciate these Regency era pieces. Silk Dupioni ball gown features, a beautiful back bustle, dropped, puffed 3/4 length sleeves, curved back seams and... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21325/silk-regency-era-gown Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:09:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21264/fashion-week-party http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21264/fashion-week-party Posted by PHCIII
Normal 0 0 1 172 983 8 1 1207 11.1287 0 0 0 This look I threw together for a party during New York Fashion Week. The shirt is made from blue and white cotton gingham I purchased from my... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21264/fashion-week-party Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:22:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21146/indian-saree http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21146/indian-saree Posted by AtelierDesigns
This elegant saree was made for a guest at an Indian wedding. The saree fabric is a blend of silk and cotton. The blouse was made from the end and borders of the saree fabric length. Tiny piping was... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21146/indian-saree Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:07:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20750/elegant-lace-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20750/elegant-lace-dress Posted by AtelierDesigns
This is my own design. The lace is an irridescent metallic lace underlined with one layer of silk chiffon over a layer of shimmery silk taffeta. The sleeves of the bolero are adapted from Vogue... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20750/elegant-lace-dress 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 13:20:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20378/heirloom-baby-ensemble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20378/heirloom-baby-ensemble Posted by Carly_Sue
My granddaughter Ashlee requested an heirloom outfit for her new baby daughter, my first great, Aubrey Sarah.  I shipped the outfit to TX on October 04, 2011 and then I  saw this contest in... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20378/heirloom-baby-ensemble Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:59:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21036/zombie-fairy-queen-minions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21036/zombie-fairy-queen-minions Posted by gamergirl4
The zombie fairy queen! She will turn everyone with her fairy dust and is protected by her zombie fairy minions. There are 7 total minions 6 of them float around her each of them were her pals in... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21036/zombie-fairy-queen-minions Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:26:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20598/my-vintage-inspired-party-outfit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20598/my-vintage-inspired-party-outfit Posted by Aunt_Jennie
About a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20598/my-vintage-inspired-party-outfit