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Sheath dress with swing jacket

Pattern_Nut, member | October 15th, 20113 comments

When I received an invitation to a springtime wedding, I was able to sew this dress and jacket quickly and feel perfectly dressed for the occasion. I often sew vintage patterns, but this...

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Patchwork Tote Bags

Stormee, member | October 14th, 2011

When someone has blessed you with a box of upholstry samples what do you do? I decided to make a tote bag out of the samples, then that tote turned into 3 totes. These are my own designs...

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Steampunk Coat

vwbrandon, member | October 13th, 20119 comments

This is a full length, double breasted coat. Altering a Simplicity 2333 pattern, I designed and sewed this for a Steampunk themed masquerade ball that I attended on Oct 1 in Dallas, TX. I...

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scattered beads

babipalacol, member | August 30th, 20112 comments

I made this haltered dress using a yellow crepe silk. I accentuated it with scattered beads, sequins, and pearls on the neckline. I wanted it to look simple but elegant so I added a detachable...

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White Poppy Inspiration, a 1930's re-visit

EvaDress, member | August 24th, 20113 comments

This year I have been tackling those sewing projects that I started thinking about or began sewing YEARS ago! This Vintage Vogue is one of many such projects I have to share...

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Yasmine Inspired

Sewista, member | August 23rd, 20114 comments

This shirt is inspired by a design seen on site of designer Yasmine. I used McCalls 6076 which gave me a different collar and sleeve but a shoulder princess seam like the original. The bodice is...

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The Lilah Dress

deChez, member | August 20th, 20114 comments

A friend gave me several pieces of vintage lace from her late mother-in-law's sewing stash. I thought it would be fun to use a few pieces on something for my friends grand-daughter. I used New...

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80s Jacket Makes '11 Clutch Bag

Sewista, member | August 16th, 20114 comments

This clutch bag is made from Butterick 5576 out of felted wool from a Geiger inspired jacket I made back in the 80s. Once the pewter buttons were removed and the lining cut out it was thrown into a...

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Vintage Upcycle

Sewista, member | August 13th, 20113 comments

I recently found at a yard sale a mint condition vintage cloth to a card table, ca 1950s. Since the blue in the cloth was the same as my grandaughter's blue eyes it would be perfect for a summer...

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Retro Inspired Swimsuit

kkegeland, member | August 6th, 20114 comments

So this is my second swimsuit!Made it to wear on my trip down to Southern California (visiting friends and family)Kind of had an idea of the design when I started but as usual kind of improvised as I...

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Handbags for summer!

ca89bee32, member | August 2nd, 2011

All of these bags are for sale on my site. They are all my designs, with the only exception being the pink plaid. The pink plaid is a pattern I found, I've used it several times, just to make...

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Lace

lilypadrose, member | July 28th, 2011

I make all types of items using a hand or machine needle or hook. Some are gifts, some I sell, a few I keep for myself. I have tried all types of needlework and kept with the ones that I excell at...

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A Little Bird Said

alittlebirdsaid, member | July 28th, 2011

Antique laces embroidered onto silk picture

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Black Renaissance Costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the second full length renaissance dress i made. Given to my daugher-in-law. It is done in black woven suede, and white satin. The lower sleeve band is covered in hand sewen pearls. The...

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Mother Nature halloween 2008

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

Halloween 2008, this was a formal skirt and strapless top pattern. I used it just as it was with a green dul satin. After completed i went to the local Michael's store and purchased a vine with fall...

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First Communion Dress

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was the first time I have made a first communion dress. But my neice wanted a dress done her way. So I agreed. She choose an out of print Guinne Sax from my collection. We removed the 3 teir...

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Victorian costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the first part of the costume which includes a jacket, blouse and skirt. The fabric is a taffeta blend i found on sale. Originally the sleeves were to be short with elastic. I added a lower...

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Baseball Romper

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20112 comments

Design: Bernina "At Home" by Laurie Korsgaden. Rickrack whipstitched on with embroidery floss. Back button with baseball buttons on romper and catcher's mitt with ball buttons on belt. Size 3 or 4.

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Peas & Carrots Romper

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20114 comments

Fabric is 100% cotton line pique in peas and carrots print. Embroidery design is by Wendy Schoen. Hand embroidered French knots (peas!) on collar and cuffs. Orange piping on collar, yoke seams, cuffs...

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Chartreuse & Lilac Reunion dress

loyl, member | July 3rd, 20111 comment

The perfect dress!!! It took me quite a long time to figure out what to make for my 10 year high school reunion, but after searching I found the perfect dress. It's Burda 6/2010 #124. I wanted a...

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Horse Show Clothing

LJ_Designs, member | June 27th, 20111 comment

I make custom horse show clothing. Normally includes a stretch fabric, lambskin, metallic lambskin, and Swarovski crystals.

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Silk LuLu Clutch

harrietheywood, member | June 26th, 2011

This is a design I worked out over several productions. First I drew out the basic shape, then slashed and spread the pattern to create the gathers. I used the heaviest sew-in stabilizer...

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Oriental 'Refined' Creative Sweatshirt Jacket

Londajoyce, member | June 15th, 20111 comment

My niche is creative sewing...and I often elect to do it on the base of a comfortable sweatshirt that 'fits' my casual lifestyle. I LOVE oriental fabrics and silks...so that is what you see...

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Leather handbags/purses by Cebe-handbags

ca89bee32, member | June 3rd, 20111 comment

These are some of the newest bags I've made. I also do custom orders, but I usually dont post those.

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Collage Vest

lindamanla, member | June 2nd, 20111 comment

After discovering Kayla Kennington in the March issue of Threads, I located an old issue, Threads Jan. 2001 issue #92, and a quick run to her web site,( Kayla Kenningtoncomnbspand...

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Chanel-style Jacket

GorgeousThings, member | May 24th, 20115 comments

This jacket is a Chanel-style, based on Vogue 7975. Using Susan Khalje's techniques from "Inside a Chanel Jacket", I made several modifications to the pattern. You can read all about its construction...

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"Buck Rogers" jacket

PinkerPaws, member | May 19th, 20113 comments

I asked my grandson for some input on my next project for him. After spending a very long time looking through my vast collection of embroidery designs he finally decided on a single one: a retro...

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Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse

elfstone, member | May 9th, 2011

This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves. I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...

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Leather handbags, some new ones.

ca89bee32, member | May 7th, 20114 comments

These are some of my newest bags, I try to make one of a kinds. People really love the puzzle idea, and only the teen girls seem to get what photo #1 is, it just struck me and I made it the same day...

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Kelly's custom party dress

loyl, member | May 2nd, 2011

I made this custom fit dress for my friend for her Christmas party. For my design I made the center in black silk and the rest in a mix fabric silver grayish semi stretch fabric. Having the dark...

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Meet Me at the Cotswolds

sewsalot, member | May 1st, 20111 comment

This jacket is made of four wools that I felted in the washer and dryer. The skirt is made of wool herringbone tweed (not felted) that was purchased to coordinate with the other woolsnbsp...

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Finding Peace and Creativity in Millinery

orsinimedici1951, member | April 22nd, 20111 comment

Thistle Cottage Studio Blog Finding Peace and Creativity in Millinery!!! It's been a very bizarre April!! Way too much stress for me, and to the point where my creativity, my...

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New York Gown

sophronia, member | April 13th, 20119 comments

I made this gown to attend a black tie gala on my first trip to New York. (I heart NY!) My husband chose this silk dupioni fabric and gave it to me for my birthday. I used an oldnbspcommercial...

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Restyled Denim Jacket

copperwoman, member | April 12th, 20113 comments

As soon as I read Kenneth King’s Kermit Green Jacket (12/14/10) I went out to the thrift store to see if the nearly identical, but tomato red jacket with the same fraying issues was...

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Upholstery Fabric Skirt

kkegeland, member | April 7th, 20113 comments

So I have a mild obsession with upholstery fabric… the color… the patterns… the weight and structure… ah! Well I finally got around to crafting a skirt with some...

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Embroidered Jean Vest

elfstone, member | March 31st, 20114 comments

I used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans. I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...

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Summer Stripes!

elfstone, member | March 30th, 20114 comments

Threads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment. I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339. I love that the cup sizes are included...

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Dresses that shine!

samlilypepper, member | March 29th, 2011

I made Christmas dresses this year for two of my granddaughters - simple corduroy dresses with a sheer sparkly overlay. I opened a tiny slit at the side seam of just the corduroy to feed the...

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Baby bag

digisew, member | March 25th, 2011

Baby bag, made from any left over fabric you have, Embroidered with special message or name, Drawstring added, you can have these in any size - very handy for hanging on the door or taking with you...

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Renaissance Dress

kkemper, member | March 24th, 20115 comments

Renaissance inspired dress with matching necklace. The dress is made from an embroidered organza over a light tan colored iridescent taffeta. The puff sleeves open to reveal a taffeta inside...

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