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Pastel Bomber Jacket

mollytov, member | May 18th, 2013

A little bomber jacket that I made as part of a school project. It's A wonderfully cheesy 80's throwback. For more projects and sewing tutorials, feel free to visit me at mollytovcom...

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The Twisted Petal Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | May 18th, 2013

A traditional petal sleeve that extends from the underarm and forms a band. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/sleeves-on-saturdays_18.html

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Channeling Wilma!!

Sewbussted, member | May 17th, 2013

A simple off the shoulder dress made from 2 rectangles. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_17.html

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Pixelated Quilt - The Tenth

KristyDaum, member | May 17th, 2013

For the unfamiliar, this is a pixelated quilt titled THE TENTH, that I made of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor from BBC's Doctor Who. I had seen some pixelated quilts previously and knew that one...

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I bought this jacquard fabric from Regency Rags off eBay and thought it would be great to have both sides showing in the dress McCalls 6698 – hence the middle flounce is the reversible side and you...

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diamond mom's project

diamondmom, member | May 14th, 2013

I enjoy creating tote bags using sailcloth fabric and appliquing designs on them. I also enjoy creating vests for my son's Irish Dancing.

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Everyday jacket with a little something....

sofil, member | May 13th, 2013

I liked the front of this Vogue 8845 jacket. I used a burgundy Ponti (just LOVE Ponti fabric), I made 3/4 lenght sleeves.

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Simple dress with WOW fabric

sofil, member | May 13th, 2013

Fell in love with this unique grey fabric that I found in Montreal earlier this year. Needed a simple pattern and the McCall's 6505 was perfect for my vision - I modified the neckline, I used a...

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Monnet painting Dress

ulooop, member | May 13th, 2013

this summer I feel especially cheerful, eager to have something with bright colors.. love this dress. I blogged it here. you can see more photos of it. it is a burda envoloped pattern, bridal dress...

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Princess Party Dress

aunrea79, member | May 11th, 2013

I made my daughter a special birthday dress. She and I designed it together, then I used a pattern that was similiar to what we wanted and I altered it. It was my first time trying something like...

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Dulce Dress

Dulce28, member | May 10th, 2013

I'm a high school student and this year we were challenged to create an outfit that was inspired by someone we know. My inspiration was my mom, who was born in Mexico. I entered the dress into the...

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How to use fabric in the picture for a project.

jani6567, member | May 9th, 2013

The fabric above describes about 10 yards or more of 60" wide cotton blue and white checked material and I would like some suggestions on what craft or sewing projects I can make with it. It's not...

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Variation on Simplicity 2580

PoldaPop, member | May 8th, 2013

This is one of my favorite knit dress patterns and I've made several variations on it. In this variation, I lengthened the bodice and added a waist/back band. For more photos and information...

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Vogue 8787 - Stripes!

PoldaPop, member | May 8th, 2013

I had some fun playing around with stripes in this version of Vogue 8787. Please visit my blog post for more photos and information! http://poldapop.blogspot.com/2013/04/vogue-8787-stripiness.html

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Awesome Upcycle

Sewista, member | May 8th, 2013

This is my attempt to upcycle an old but shrunken crocheted lace sweater into a knockoff of a very expensive top I saw online. The tee fabric is a sheer batiste of 100% cotton. I added center front...

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How to Design Custom T Shirts with a Little Help

emilyssmith, member | May 6th, 2013

How do you customise a t shirt? If you want to print 'I love you mom' on the tee, you may do it at home with a little effort. However, this may not create the look and feel you want. Moreover, this...

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Taking Flight Skirt

Sewbussted, member | May 3rd, 2013

A very easy skirt made from 4 rectangles. You can see the complete tutorial here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html

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Sustainable Fashion at Framingham State University

ProfessorPam, member | May 2nd, 2013

Every year the fashion students at Framingham State University do a sustainable fashion project for Earth Week. I made these garments in conjunction with student projects. The garments are made...

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With Love - Prom Dress 2013

MDesign7, member | May 2nd, 2013

My passion is sewing and I was thrilled to be able to create another one of a kind Prom dress for my grandaughter. I love to dabble in Haute Couture sewing, so this gown lent itself to being able...

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Felted Clothing Jacket and skirt

wooloven, member | April 28th, 2013

Jacket is made in the technique of wet felting I used 21 micron merino wool for the body of jacket The skirt is made in the technique of Nuno felting MARGILAN used hand-painted silk and merino wool...

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Fixing Jewelry

Faboosh, member | April 28th, 2013

Fixing a piece of broken rose gold jewelry .

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The Gathered Camisole

Sewbussted, member | April 27th, 2013

This little camisole was made using vintage linens, but it could easily be replicated with a lovely cotton and rows of gathering stitches. You can see the post...

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Good Luck at Goodwill!

JanMade, member | April 24th, 2013

I bought a shopping bag full of fabric at Goodwill for $5.75 which contained 38 yards of assorted fabrics! I made this simple straight skirt for my daughter with about 3/4 yard of a poly/cotton blend...

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BJD - Spring Goddess

Arkathwyn, member | April 20th, 2013

A hint of fantsty in this latest BJD outfit, inspired by the first few days of spring. It was made with my new pattern Agrippina. The skirt is a flowing chiffon & the bodice is a...

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Flounce Scarf and Vogue Shrug

LEGance, member | April 20th, 2013

The scarf formed the focus of my Easter outfit, and then became the silent star for a Vogue shrug. The scarf's flounce pattern was exactly the right size as drafted to produce the standup...

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Bias Skirt and Koos Loop

LEGance, member | April 20th, 2013

It's a good thing the bias skirt was so easy - my daughter "needed" a short one of her own once she saw my long one. A Koos Loop scarf makes the perfect accessory.

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Wild Witchy Hat & Apron

user-567829, member | April 19th, 2013

I had fun designing one of a kind witch hat with the apron for Halloween.

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a mad hatter tea party

kkaye, member | April 12th, 2013

Inspired by the lion, the unicorn, and the Queen of Hearts from 'Alice in Wonderland'. 2002.

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Winter Formal

kkaye, member | April 12th, 2013

I made this dress in 2000, for my winter formal. The top is fur, and lined with fur. ...I definitely stayed warm in January. The skirt is red taffeta and black tulle.

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Chevron detail

kkaye, member | April 12th, 20131 comment

I was looking for a good challenge with the Chevron patterned back detail on the jacket.

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From Toilet Paper to Shantung Silk

kkaye, member | April 12th, 2013

I participated in the toilet paper wedding dress challenge in 2010. I enjoyed creating the dress so much, I wanted to recreate it in silk.

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The Magic Rectangle Dress

Sewbussted, member | April 12th, 20133 comments

This dress is so simple to make, just 2 rectangles. The gathering stitches make a faux cap sleeve. A perfect project for someone who is learning to sew. You can find the full post...

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Simple Little Dark Blue Dress with vintage twist

RedPointTailor, member | April 10th, 20134 comments

Simple Little Dark Blue Dress with vintage twist based on the Butterick pattern B5396. The dress is fully lined and have kick pleat at the back hem. Check my blog http://wp.me/p2yS5n-By

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Dark Blue Jacket

RedPointTailor, member | April 10th, 20131 comment

Dark Blue Jacket based on Vogue pattern V8161 (OOP) with my adjustments and I have made the full lined version. http://wp.me/p2yS5n-By

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Fluted ribbon jacket trim

user-794565, member | April 7th, 20134 comments

I am always inspired by Kenneth King's articles (my favourite Threads contributor), and especially his article on "fluted ribbon trim" in the December 2012/January 2013 Threads magazine. Suitably...

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Romantic Frock

SewingDenise, member | April 6th, 20132 comments

This dress was an undertaking. I could not have made this without my dress form. The lace had to be pinned and basted while it was on the dressmaking form. I learned a lot and now have a soft...

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Tailored jacket with a difference

Madame_Mooshi, member | April 5th, 20133 comments

Tailoring is one of my favourite sewing genres. I love working with wool and the smell it gives off under a steamy hot iron. This is the first tailored wool jacket I made as fashion student back in...

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Green Clutch Bag

ellenatstitchart, member | April 4th, 20133 comments

This fabric bag has a gold chain strap that can be hidden inside to use the bag as a clutch. It is 12" wide x 7 1/2" high x 3" deep, is lined with a brown polyester fabric and closes with a...

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My Karen Kane Knockoff

Linda74Sews, member | April 2nd, 20134 comments

This is a shirt I copied using the rub-off method.

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Blue Chambray 40s Shirtwaist Dress

VerityClothing, member | April 2nd, 20132 comments

I made this dress for the Sew for Victory sew along challenge, hosted by Rochelle from Lucky Lucille. I used a vintage pattern from the 1940s, Simplicity 4036. I had to make a lot of alterations to...

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