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elfstone

Tulsa, OK, US
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I've been sewing on and off since I was in 7th grade. My mother taught me to sew. After that, I'm completely self-taught. I'm very much into garment sewing and embellishing with embroidery.

craft interests: embroidery, fashion, quilting, restyle, sewing

Member Since: 12/01/2008

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Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse

May 9, 2011

This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves.  I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...

Embroidered Jean Vest

Mar 31, 2011
4 comments

I used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans.  I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...

Summer Stripes!

Mar 30, 2011
4 comments

Threads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment.  I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339.  I love that the cup sizes are included...

Leopard Jean Jacket

Jan 25, 2011
1 comment

I found this great denim fabric with a touch of lycra at our local independant fabric shop.  Using Kwik Sew 2895 as a base, I added on-seam pockets and a lining.  The lining was sewn by...

Ladybugs...

Sep 25, 2010
3 comments

This blouse was made from Kwik Sew 3555.  Very simple, quick to sew.  I made one change to the pattern; I made it sleeveless.  I chose two places to embroider on this blouse, the...

Candlewick N Roses

Sep 25, 2010
5 comments

This pattern is Simplicity 3684 a "Thread Magazine Collection" edition.  A simple bib front shirt.  Very easy construction.  I cut out all the pieces I wasn't embroidering firstnbsp...

Embroidered Trench Coat

May 12, 2009
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Trench coats seem all the rage now, so I decided it was time for a new one.  I've never seen an embroidered trench coat and thought it might be a good idea.  I used Butterick pattern 5255...

Embroidered Denim Jacket

Dec 18, 2008
3 comments

Purchased brushed denim print from upholstery store. Altered a Palmer Pletsch jacket pattern. Since I'm triangle shape had to alter the pattern to fit my hip size. Chose the peacock feather designs...


recent comments

Re: Summer Stripes!

Thanks!!!

posted: 1:18 pm on April 19th  

Re: Embroidered Jean Vest

Thanks for the great complements!!!!

posted: 1:17 pm on April 19th  

Re: Book Giveaway: "Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s"

Wow! Sounds like a great asset to anyone's sewing "library". Wonderful history!

posted: 12:39 pm on November 23rd  

Re: Candlewick N Roses

Hi Sewsalot, If you search on the internet for you tube videos of Bullion rose bud embroidery, you will see how they are done. Its really pretty easy once you have the "bullion" down.

posted: 10:47 pm on November 17th  

Re: And the Winner of the Inspired by Threads Contest is...

Thanks so much! How exciting; I've never entered a contest with my garments before.

posted: 5:56 pm on November 15th