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The Shirred Drawstring Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | June 15th, 2013

The shirred drawstring sleeve. Easy to draaft and gives a lovely, soft look to the sleeve. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/06/sleeves-on-saturdays_15.html

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CUSTOM LACROSSE UNIFORMS

Pinnlaxs1, member | June 15th, 2013

Shop for custom lacrosse uniforms from Lightning Wear Apparel. Design your own online in minutes. Uniforms for lacrosse are made in the USA.

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1957 Floral Dress

rosiewednesday, member | June 13th, 2013

This is a 1957 pattern reproduction by Vogue. It includes princess seams and a flared skirt with inverted pleats. I've also created a matching belt for even more of a vintage touch! See more on my...

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Peplum & Ruffled Top

reynalay, member | June 8th, 2013

I used the Simplicity 1699 as my base pattern but I altered it by lowering the neckline, making a ruffled pattern for the neckline, changing the sleeves, adding volume to the peplum (6x the volume...

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The Terraced Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | June 8th, 2013

A sleeve that adds fullness to the cap without adding gathers. It also gives you the opportunity to add interest with the style lines. You can see the post here...

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Ruffled Dress

JoLaFleur, member | June 8th, 2013

Here is new dress made of lycra fabric from Regency Rags. The pattern is McCall's M6694 view D but with 2 sleeves. I also added a waistband to cover the join of bodice and skirt using a different...

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Not a $5,000 blouse

Susanrose, member | June 6th, 2013

Seeing a Bottega Veneta blouse for $5,000 in Sunday's Wall Street Journal ,was my inspiration for this seaglass linen blouse. Using a modified version of Sewing Workshop's Zen shirt , Irandomly...

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YSL Mondrian dress

FabricKate, member | June 6th, 20131 comment

I have always loved this iconic dress, from Yve St Laurent's 1965 collection. He based that collection on the paintings of modern Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. He owned a Mondrian which was displayed...

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Purposes and Uses of Personalised Items

emilyssmith, member | June 4th, 2013

A personalised T-shirt or hoodie can be a great gift for any special person on any special occasion. It can also serve in many other ways. It can be the perfect party wear. It can be the ideal work...

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Pleated Shoulder Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | June 4th, 20132 comments

A lovely sleeve that is such fun to draft. You can find the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/06/sleeves-on-saturdays.html

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Grades of Blue Skirt

KatyCornell, member | June 4th, 2013

I was inspired by a blog post on SewingLikeMad.blogspot.com. The post is for a wide-waistband half-circle color block skirt. I decided to modify the pattern to an a-line design and to create a...

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Disney Dale Chipmunk Costume

pandade, member | June 3rd, 2013

Whatever the event mascot suits bring in that zing, that extra bit of cheer and fun. It is impossible to remain grumpy or in a bad mood if a person dressed in a mascot costume Chipmunk, of say...

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Playing With Napkins Skirt

Sewbussted, member | May 31st, 20132 comments

Your napkins are no longer safe in the drawer. Make a fun little summer skirt out of a set. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_31.html

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2013 Prom Dress

DebbiePennock, member | May 30th, 20131 comment

My daughter usually buys her own school dance dresses, so when she asked me to make her prom dress I was thrilled. She picked Vogue 2890 and had her heart set on a deep teal color. The chiffon was...

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High-Low Hemmed Sheath Dress

KatyCornell, member | May 28th, 2013

I was inspired by the silky viscose print, which actually starts with yellows which blends to oranges, reds, greens, blues, pinks, and purples. I didn't use the full print for two reasons: 1) I...

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3/4 sleeve striped shirt

SewMusical, member | May 28th, 2013

Love this pattern - McCall's 2309. It is a comfortable shirt to wear. I am pleased that I was able to get the stripes lined up - they kept slipping on me.

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The Dressed Up Clothespin Bag

Sewbussted, member | May 24th, 2013

The cutest clothespin bag that I have ever seen. This design comes by way of Spain. You can see the post and find the instructions...

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Linen Jumpsuit

JoLaFleur, member | May 24th, 2013

Here is a Misses Jumpsuit with front and back pleats, shaped front and back yoke. On the whole yes it looks very much like the pattern picture although I did make some modifications. As I have back...

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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, 20131 comment

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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60th Birthday outfit

JoLaFleur, member | May 16th, 2013

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, 20131 comment

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, 20131 comment

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, 20131 comment

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, 20131 comment

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, 20132 comments

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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