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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 20132 comments

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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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

ElenaYDesigns, member | April 4th, 20134 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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Silk Roses & Crystal Tiara

alittlebirdsaid, member | April 1st, 2013

Silk Roses with crystal flowers. Tiara

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Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

Erica_M, member | March 28th, 20131 comment

It was 100% upcycled using blue jeans and cargo pants. Each flower and leaf was made separately, and then joined using whipstich to make a very original applique table runner. Each flower and leaf...

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Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

Erica_M, member | March 25th, 20131 comment

This upcycled bag made out of a child's cargo pant is perfect for a everyday purse. It is ready for rugged wear but still feminine with the cute beaded detail and the floral buttons. It is...

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A Peg Skirt Tutorial

Sewbussted, member | March 23rd, 20131 comment

A lovely skirt that is easy to draft. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-peg-skirt-tutorial.html

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Repurposed Pant and scarf to Red Floral Bag with Sequins

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled from a old pair of wool pants and a floral scarf this cute little bag is great when you need something special when going out! I lined it using a pair of upcycled silk pajamas. It has...

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Upcycled Cargo Pants, Quilted Front

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled Cargo Pants and Corte or Tipical Guatemalan material (very sturdy) was quilted into a medium size tote bag. It is fully lined using recycled lining from a dress. The back of the bag has a...

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