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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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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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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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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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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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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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Silk Roses & Crystal Tiara

alittlebirdsaid, member | April 1st, 2013

Silk Roses with crystal flowers. Tiara

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Lavender Linen Hearts

alittlebirdsaid, member | April 1st, 20131 comment

Stamped linen heart filled with lavender. Felt edging.

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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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Cute A line

SewingDenise, member | March 22nd, 20131 comment

I used my TNT skirt pattern. With no darts or waistband,it sews up crazy fast. I added a lining and fun red top stitching. I almost changed my mind on the buttons but I'm glad that I stayed with the...

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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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Top Stitched Apron

SewingDenise, member | March 8th, 2013

I made this apron as shower gift for a friend. I used multiple rows of top stitching for embellishment. There are more photos on my...

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Tank Top Remake

deChez, member | March 6th, 2013

This light-weight vest, or cover-up was fashioned from a flared bottom tank top that was once attached to a blouse. The shoulder seams had to be cut in order to remove it, and I was afraid that...

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The Pelican Gown

Spinnerlady, member | February 22nd, 20134 comments

These are pics of my reproduction of the Pelican Gown, worn by Queen Elizabeth I, in a portrait painted by Nicholas Hilliard. The original gown is red, but I chose to make mine black. Other than...

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Inspiration jacket

Susanrose, member | February 20th, 20132 comments

Inspiration jacket is from Burda 8292 made with wheat colored Warsa linen. I screen printed words of inspiration using my own Thermofax screens and charcoal Setacolour textile medium. But words...

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1890's walking suit of fine Pendelton wool

patwilliams, member | February 12th, 20132 comments

this is an 1890's walking suit, the pale green check and the perwinkle trim are a very fine Pendelton wool. I made the skirt from fine wale cotton corduroy. the trim on the front of the overskirt...

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Hand Painted Creations

Wearableart, member | January 4th, 20131 comment

Handpainted/ Embellished Cotton Dress with jewellry I created especially for this.

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Fleece Hats

ellenatstitchart, member | January 2nd, 2013

I have a lot of left over polar fleece in my statsh so I decided to try hats - a new venture for me. These hats are nice and warm for the cold winter months and are decorated with a detachable flower...

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Tweed Jacket

Villagedressmaker, member | December 30th, 20122 comments

I created custom trim for Vogue 7975 by layering fringe cut from the lengthwise and widthwise grain of the fabric, the selvedge, and strands of the pink threads tied in knots, and laid over the trim...

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Steampunk Halloween Dinner 2012

imeldashoequeen, member | December 25th, 20123 comments

Every year we have a themed Halloween dinner (in New Zealand Halloween is not really a big celebration but we like the excuse to get dressed up). We don't usually make a huge effort - last year I...

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Ivory/Gold Silk Coat

lemmonsc, member | November 26th, 20123 comments

This kimono style coat was made at the request of my daughter. It was actually the practice coat to see if she liked the pattern. I decided to use a vintage fabric inherited from a cousin. As I...

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"Antique" Top

SewingDenise, member | November 26th, 2012

This romantic little top was made from a man's dress shirt, flat lace and a sewing pattern (Simplicity #4599). There is more information on my blog. CreativeDressmakingAtHome.com

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Silk Dupioni Dress

BusyBzzyBee, member | November 15th, 20121 comment

Threads is SUCH a good influence! My passion is for children's wear embellished with among other things, embroidery and loads of handwork (my machine still terrifies me) like hemming and...

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Morrigan The Raven

cstolarz, member | November 9th, 20121 comment

Here is my Morrigan The Raven costume! This is not an anime thing in case there is a character out there somewhere with the same name! I had the inspiration for the winged cape and then did a...

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Winter Wonderland

KLN, member | November 9th, 2012

The theme of my costume is "The Winter Wonderland". I do not use a pattern, I start cutting the fabric, adding layers where I feel they need to go. I do not own a sewing machine, so every inch is...

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The Fourth Musketeer

Allison, member | November 9th, 2012

I have the priviledge of being Nan'Allie to my friend Pamela's twin boys, Gabriel and Tristan, and love making their Hallowe'en costumes. This past summer, we took them to a Medieval Festival where...

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Sir Gabriel

Allison, member | November 9th, 2012

I have the priviledge of being Nan'Allie to my friend Pamela's twin boys, Gabriel and Tristan, and love making their Hallowe'en costumes. This past summer, we took them to a Medieval Festival where...

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My Little Purple Mermaid

Intouch56, member | November 9th, 2012

This is the costume I made for my granddaughter for Halloween. The second picture is of the costume after things were made. I added a purchased lavender top to wear underneath, and crocheted a scarf...

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Margaery Tyrell, Game of Thrones

Tanguera79, member | November 9th, 2012

This is my replica of the coat and dress that Margaery Tyrell wears in season two of Game of Thrones. I made it for a friend of mine who wore it for Halloween this year. We took notes and sketched...

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Steampunk Big Eared Bat

bsmeyers, member | November 8th, 20122 comments

A tiny rare Rafinesqe Big Eared Bat appeared in my lower level bathroom at Caddo Lake this summer. Of course he was the inspiration for my costume. I pulled all of the brown fabrics I had and threw...

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Flynn Rider and Rapunzel from Tangled

MariaArnt, member | November 8th, 2012

This year, my family got the opportunity to attend the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in Walt Disney World. We knew we had to do something Disney themed, and Tangled fit perfectly, I have...

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Absolem the Hookah Smoking Caterpillar

testone, member | November 8th, 2012

Based on a footie sleeper but substantially modified. The challenge was to make it look like a caterpillar and have him still able to walk. The bands on the back were done with zigzag cut fleece...

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The Mad Hatter

testone, member | November 8th, 2012

Vaguely based on a number of different patterns, and a lot of studying of a large movie poster. I really enjoyed trying to recreate the little details like the thread spool sash and the stitching...

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Peacock costume

LongLakeLady, member | November 8th, 2012

I am the official Halloween costume maker for my 4 grandchildren. I have always used commercial Halloween patterns. Six months before Halloween, my 7 1/2 year old granddaughter announced she...

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halloween corpse bride 2012

kcreations, member | November 7th, 2012

After making wedding gowns for 25 years, I jumped at the chance to create a corpse bridal gown for my 9 year old granddaughter. It was a challenge determining a way to create a well defined shape for...

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Eat more chicken!

lpollack, member | November 7th, 2012

Last spring my boyfriend decided he wanted to go as Colonel Sanders (y'know, from KFC) for Halloween this year. He hasn't dressed up in over a decade! At first I refused to be his chicken, because...

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Make Way for the Queen's Guards

testone, member | November 7th, 2012

The fall after a summer trip to England my nephews wanted to dress as the Queen's Guards for halloween. I used a basic Simplicity pattern for a "marching band uniform" and then used photos to modify...

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