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Profile for Couturegirl - Threads
Couturegirl
WA, USmember
craft interests: embroidery, fashion, gifts, paper-crafts, sewing, knitting
Member Since: 07/06/2009
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Cherry Blossom Dress
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...
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Re: MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: Threads issue #158
Each issue of Threads inspires me to try something new and hone my skills! I especially love the profile of vintage pieces on the back cover.
posted: 1:09 pm on November 9thRe: DVD GIVEAWAY: Threads Magazine Archive, 1985-2011
This would be a wonderful addition to my sewing library to help me increase my couture sewing skills.
posted: 12:10 pm on October 17thRe: Book Giveaway: Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress Patterns
What an amazing book! This would be a wonderful addition to a sewing library.
posted: 1:25 pm on September 13thRe: Book Giveaway: "Embroidered Textiles" by Sheila Paine
My heritage is Hungarian, so I grew up with traditional embroidered items throughout the house. My mother taught me how to embroider the flowers when I was young. I think the traditional designs are so cheerful, with their bright reds, blues and lilacs. I admire all embroidery, but to this day, the Hungarian design is still my favorite.
posted: 1:50 pm on January 11thRe: Book Giveaway: "Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s"
V&A always publishes the best fashion books!
posted: 1:09 pm on November 23rdRe: Winner of the Summer Sewing Challenge
I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to the Editors for placing my garment as "Runner Up". I was pleasantly surprised and am honored. Thank you, as well, to the kind comments. This challenge was fun and very inspiring. There is great talent out there. Pamela (Couturegirl)
posted: 9:51 pm on August 25thRe: Girls' Linen Traveling Suit
What a darling suit! Your workmanship is of the highest quality. Wonderful job.
posted: 10:28 pm on August 18thRe: red summer dress
I love the color and the front detail is amazing. This looks like it would be a very flattering style to wear.
posted: 2:40 pm on August 18thRe: mother of the groom dress
This is haute couture - your design, details and workmanship are exquisite.
posted: 2:35 pm on August 18thRe: pinkish heirloom with flounce collar
Incredibly lovely & romantic! I imagine wearing this on the English Moors. :)
posted: 2:29 pm on August 18th