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Heavy Duty Tote

cloudyhn, member | March 13th, 2010

Material : Heavy weight quilting. Total cost $6. Just came up with the fabric idea so I sketched and stitched within an hour . My own website http://cloudyhn.webs.com - More than just...

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goldenseller, member | March 13th, 20101 comment

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My sewing projects

Drafter29, member | March 12th, 2010

The fabric is "linen type", according to the fabric bolt. I made the triangle to match each section of the dress. Possibly the most challenging dress I've ever made.

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Frugal Wallet/clutch

AvidAccents, member | March 12th, 2010

The theme on my blog this month is transforming a $1.00 suit jacket into fabulous accessories. First challenge was this wallet/clutch. See the tutorial at my blog. www.avidaccents.blogspot.com

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Mini Sunray Convertible Clutch

constructivism, member | March 12th, 2010

This is a smaller version of my Sunray Clutch, with an optional pop-in/pop-out wrist strap. Full pattern & instructions are for sale from my etsy shop. I have added a tutorial for making the zip...

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Mystery Plait Tote

constructivism, member | March 12th, 2010

The handle of this tote is braided using the "mystery plait" technique used in traditional leather crafting. I've adapted it to make in fabric so that the handle emerges seamlessly from the body of...

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Soysilk Spring Scarf - Orchid

donnabgoode, member | March 9th, 2010

I ended the bottom (around face) with successive rows of single crochet which decreased the "tube" so it fits the face. Using Southwest Trading Company Soysilk makes the cowl for spring use and...

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Modification of Burda's denim jacket pattern for kids

savo1986, member | March 8th, 20101 comment

I'm new to this sewing thing, and this is my first jacket. There are a couple of little mistakes but my kind friends are quick to tell me they can't see them. Still, I'm rather pleased with the...

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adult clothing converted to baby clothing

pinprick, member | March 8th, 2010

I am a new (ish) mom, and am not too well off. Baby girl needed a sweater and I had two old 22W women's sweaters to remake. The ivory one shows you the women's short sleeved sweater I started with...

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Let's go for Jean ...

cloudyhn, member | March 7th, 20102 comments

Spring's coming. I can't wait to walk out there in my Jean Dress and Jean Wood Wedge which I had done today. I got this Silver Sparkling Jean Fabric quite long ago (1.1m for $5) ... 2-way stretching...

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Carousel of Beauty

runwaygal, member | March 6th, 20102 comments

Little girls love beautiful dresses and this became a favorite. Using a mint green stripe for a basic girls dress, I trimmed it in lace and pink piping. I made an underskirt out of white and...

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get this look....EASY!

AvidAccents, member | March 5th, 20102 comments

Chic and cheap....i vote YES all the way! I made this necklace out of scrap fabric squares (FREE), gold accent beads (1.00) and lace (i had some scraps so... FREE). I love the versatility of this...

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You Sew can do This!!!!

AvidAccents, member | March 5th, 2010

I absolutely LOVE this necklace. I made it out of leather pants ($3.95 goodwill find) and an old chain belt (free...yes). I came up with 5 ways to wear this....can you think of any others? I will...

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Measca Shoulder Bag

Cuada, member | March 4th, 2010

This is a Smaller version of my other 'Slouch' Shoulder bags -This one is made from wine cord, aubergine ruffle cotton - which was part of a ripped skirt and black fabric. The strap is made...

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Outfit for Office ... like Pro ...

cloudyhn, member | March 4th, 2010

I had sketched and stitched this outfit (no pattern) almost 3 years ago. What I loved about this one was the details I had put on. The first time I used serger for the fabric lace for the...

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Gold Paisley Clutch

kkegeland, member | March 2nd, 2010

Here is another little clutch I made. This one is made with gold, paisley silk. I love how it turned out!

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Thinking Spring with my "fabric doodling"

thesewbox, member | February 25th, 2010

Thinking spring and some relaxing 'fabric doodling' to give texture to the fabric. No set design. Just free motion sewing and using some of the sewing machine stitch patterns, along with the twin...

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Button Magic

QCD, member | February 25th, 20103 comments

I found this fabric at a flea market for $5. It still had the Newbury's (the old five and dime store) $.97/yard price tag on it. I washed it and prayed that it didn't fall apart from dry...

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Hot Tea Emery Pincushion

DottyR, member | February 25th, 20103 comments

It's hand-stitched and made of felt. I filled it with emery to keep pins sharp. I've also made coffee and latte cups. :) I purchased a pattern for felt drinks (for kids play food...

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My designs

cloudyhn, member | February 23rd, 20103 comments

Here is 1 of my winter coats - sketched myself with basic cutting technique. Plum suede look outside and off_white blendcotton inside.

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Heavy Duty Tote

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My sewing projects

Frugal Wallet/clutch

Mini Sunray Convertible Clutch

Mystery Plait Tote

Soysilk Spring Scarf - Orchid

Modification of Burda's denim jacket pattern for kids

adult clothing converted to baby clothing

Let's go for Jean ...

Carousel of Beauty

get this look....EASY!

You Sew can do This!!!!

Measca Shoulder Bag

Outfit for Office ... like Pro ...

Gold Paisley Clutch

Thinking Spring with my "fabric doodling"

Button Magic

Hot Tea Emery Pincushion

My designs