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Drapped suite

March 25th, 2009 in reader's closet

maryjofunkhouser, member

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Drapped suite using unusual fabrics, burlap and upholstery fabric

Drapped suite using unusual fabrics, burlap and upholstery fabric

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Unusaul drapping of fabrics that usually are not considered drapping fabrics, burlap and upholsery fabric. I hand wove and hand painted shawl that goes with suite.

Pattern or design used: Unusual Fabrics for designing and drapping suite

posted in: designers, sewing machine, hand stitching, thread patterns, shoulder

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Comments (3)

Nurgis writes: Thinking outside the box. Nice! Posted: 9:33 pm on September 21st

mommaviv writes: The texture looks great! I'm a beginner but can't wait to try some cool stuff like this. Posted: 10:33 pm on June 16th

chezshelle writes: Oh well, wish I could see it a bit better. Keep on trying. Posted: 12:03 pm on May 20th

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