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The Stripe in the Jacket - Mc Call 6294

Mahogany_Stylist, member | February 6th, 20124 comments

Stripe Challenge Garment and Palmer/Pletsche contest entry. I wanted to share a few photos of my stripe challenge garment. Enjoy! Cennetta

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Hot Pink Dress

ModaOri, member | February 5th, 2012

This is an eight grade dance dress for a client who wanted her daughter's dress to be modern but conservative. She wanted a short ballerina dress that was a sweetheart bustier but would cover...

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Test BeadDazzled

Sneha1, member | February 2nd, 2012

Test

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Zooey Deschanel Red Valentine's Dress

Shelly_DanceBombFash, member | February 1st, 20123 comments

I put together two different patterns and added pockets to make a replica of the dress Zooey Deschanel wears in her television show New Girl. She dresses in such a cute fun way which is similar to...

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Ruby Corset

DeborahV, member | February 1st, 2012

I created this corset from recycled fabric from an old design school piece.

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The VIOLET COUTURE design show in Pittsburgh, Pa for GWENS GIRLS at the Frick Mansion

lsldesign, member | January 30th, 20121 comment

Design show "VIOLET COUTURE" in Pittsburgh, Pa. The theme was from work to dinner/cocktails. My design was to create a dress you can wear to the office and still look professional and add a skirt...

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Pretty & Pink Bag

Sewista, member | January 30th, 2012

This bag is a total upscycle other than the hand dyed wools used to make the flowers and stem appliques. The pink body is a felted wool sweater, orginally from the GAP, but picked up at the local...

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my sewing projects

realsis, member | January 30th, 2012

the first photo is a sundress i just finished. This project was a joy to make. I shortened the pattern to suite my style. This dress has a pleated breast area and a zippered back. Its a wonderful...

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Sham's Tablecloth Skirt

Sewista, member | January 28th, 20121 comment

This is now becoming the famed Tablecloth skirt from the blog of Shams, of "Communing with Fabric." She has generously shared the design and even has a gallery of skirts made with this pattern of...

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Party in Red

sofil, member | January 20th, 20124 comments

Used Shantung Silk & Organza to create this dress

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Project in Progress

maddie964, member | January 19th, 20125 comments

April 28th is the big day. My dear friend Meme (we've known each other since nursery. We fought over who was Kristen French's best friend, me or her. I won) is getting married and as I have said...

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Hand Embroidery Tutorial

CreativeMind, member | January 19th, 20121 comment

I am sharing this specific technique of hand embroidery,its called Zardosi/Zardozi work, The tool is like crochet hook which is called Aar. I made a purse after completing this Embroidery on a thin...

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Felted Houndstooth Bag

Sewista, member | January 19th, 20122 comments

This bag is made from wool coating that I felted myself by machine washing in hottest water and drying on high heat in the dryer. The pattern is my own original design. I used hand dyed wools to make...

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They Don't Call It The Infiite Dress For Nuthin"

sophronia, member | January 14th, 20122 comments

I made this very versatile dress from the famous Infiite Dress pattern from the 70"s. The pattern is for sale!

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White China Coat

lindamanla, member | January 10th, 20123 comments

Photo #1 I started with white silk duponi, cut into 4" strips 6 of the strips were app 3 yards long, the two in the center back are only half of that. I used a fusible...

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Stash Blouse

deChez, member | January 7th, 20124 comments

I'm calling this my "Stash Blouse" because it was made from materials, and supplies that were in my sewing stash. The back and center front were cut from a super soft doe skin ultra-suede I had left...

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Fine Art Paintings

FashionIsMyPassion, member | December 29th, 20111 comment

Painting inspires me as a Designer - I see things differently because I paint. It's therapy for the soul - and inspiration for the Seamstress/Designer.

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A Hair Bow for My Daughter.

sewingheaven888, member | December 21st, 2011

I made this hair bow for my daughter to complement her uniform for school.

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Multi Color Tapestry Tote Bag

ellenatstitchart, member | December 21st, 20112 comments

This sturdy bag is made with a colorful upholstery weight tapestry fabric. It is lined in a coordinating dark rust fabric, has divided pockets on each side of the interior and the faux suede...

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S4356 - Faux Leather/Shearling Coat

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 19th, 20117 comments

Two years ago, I started thinking about making a faux leather/shearling coat. Well last weekend I finally made it. It was a breeze, and I love results. It's fashionable and...

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Purple and Green?

ca89bee32, member | December 10th, 20114 comments

I just finished this one. The chain is actually wood so its lighter than it looks. Its made from weaverly fabric and lavander lamb skin leather. With a snap closure and open pocket on...

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Leather and Lace

Sewista, member | December 8th, 20112 comments

Bag of my own design made from black faux leather and a vintage doily. The doily was ombre dyed to give it a bit of character. There is a v. subtle bit of extra fine glitter on the outer edges of the...

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Thistle Cottage Studio Hosts Jasmin Zorlu's Hatblocking Workshop

orsinimedici1951, member | December 6th, 20111 comment

Thistle Cottage Studio Hosts Jasmin Zorlu's Hatblocking Workshop A to-do checklist a mile long, and the adrenalin was pumping with excitement and anticipation, for the weekend of Jasmin...

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Don't Throw it Away!

sophronia, member | December 6th, 20112 comments

My boots were getting a little scuffed but I have a problem with throwing anything away! I decided to upcycle them and I love them! I think they’re right on trend. The last pic boot on the...

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Salvatore Ferragamo Inspired Coat - Simplicity 2812

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 1st, 20114 comments

Black and white houndstooth is every where this fall. I guess we can credit Salvatore Ferragamo for that. The fabric was a gift and this fall I decided to go ahead with sewing it...

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Tribal Shorts

Shelly_DanceBombFash, member | December 1st, 2011

I designed these winter shorts to go along with the Tribal Print fashion trend that is popular right now. I created the tribal print pattern, cut it out of wool fabric and sewed it onto each side of...

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Electric Blue

sophronia, member | December 1st, 2011

Is it just me or do you love the electric blue? This dress is so versatile, it can be worn about 100 different ways! Just wrap, drape and tie. It can also be worn as a top.

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Chartruese aka Lime Green

sophronia, member | November 30th, 2011

I made this from knit fabric in my stash. The design is mine.

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Mmmmm..... Sherbet

sophronia, member | November 30th, 20113 comments

I jar dyed (actualy I used coffee cans) this fabric and made the dress from one of my original designs. I love the effect I got with the dye!

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New Animal Print Mini Totes

ca89bee32, member | November 23rd, 2011

I made a few more mini totes, a friend of mine bought one and she has been getting alot of compliments on it. So i decided to add a few more to the inventory. I love animal prints, I have to remind...

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Alabama Channin Inspired Slouch Hat

GreenTrunkDesigns, member | November 18th, 2011

I was recently introduced to the design work of Natalie Channin, creator of Alabama Channin. I instantly fell in love with her style, and her “Slow Design” philosophy. After reading...

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Halloween costume 2011

JeanneMariesews, member | November 15th, 2011

This is my haloween cosutme for this year. It is made almost entirely from thrift store finds or fabric from my stash (yes, I have too much fabric in my stash. Wait, is there such a thing?)

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Western Handbag

ca89bee32, member | November 15th, 2011

A couple of my friends have suggested several times they would like me to make a few western bags, so here is the first one. I wanted it to be a little different than what I have seen. The fringe is...

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Steampunk Handbag!

ca89bee32, member | November 15th, 20112 comments

This is a steampunk bag made of cowhide tooling leather. I love this style. The bag is made to look old, it is branded and laced with leather. There is no liner, it is dyed inside black. This bag was...

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Captain Hook and Peter Pan

Mari_B, member | November 8th, 2011

FOR CAPTAIN HOOK: Materials needed: Red gabardine fabric Yellow ribbon Gold fabric Purple pants White cravat Black wig White lace Plastic hook Plastic sword Red hat with white featherWhite...

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Bowser - Mario Bros.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 2011

Bowser from Mario Bros! We did a group costume for Mario Kart this year. Bowser was a costume I could not find anywhere so I decided to make my own version. The whole costume is hand...

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Medieval Gargoyles Perched on Stone Pedestals

golddogs, member | November 6th, 20114 comments

We are ancient gargoyles who just flew off a cathedral in France. These costumes are completely home-made. We made the stone shirts by painting felt with stone paint and then cutting it into pieces...

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A Salute to Navy Uniforms!

GodSewedFirst, member | November 4th, 20116 comments

The military paid my way through college. Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best! Yes, I took a pattern off my...

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ultimate sewing challenge

debbie_turney, member | November 4th, 2011

velvet dress

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ultimate sewing challenge 2011

debbie_turney, member | November 4th, 20115 comments

ultimate sewin challange this ensemble is made from stretch velvet, all interfaced with knit fusible interfacing and the collar has extra medium weight interfacing for more shape. the dress has...

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