reader's closet - embroidery

Green Sateen Baby Set

PinkerPaws, member | January 27th, 2012

Green sheen sateen (100% cotton). Matching tatting created with embroidery machine. Embroidery design: Martha Pullen.

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overnight bag for grandaughter

lvstosew, member | January 25th, 2012

these are some sewing projects i worked on over the last few weeks

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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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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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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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What the Dickens?

seashellbikini, member | November 4th, 2011

I created this ensemble for a Dickensian Christmas event. It is based on gowns from the late 1850s featured in Nancy Bradfield's Costume in Detail: Women's Dress from 1730-1930 and Lucy Johnstons...

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In honor of our Soldiers

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...

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Another costume for another Grandson!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...

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Romance and Petite Romance

catz99, member | October 25th, 20112 comments

Romance Silky sweet chocolate and roses, the perfect start for a night of romance! Luscious chocolate satin cocktail dress, quilted with climbing roses features an embroidered corset of...

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Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland from Tim Burton.

BlancaIa, member | October 23rd, 2011

I used the jacket from his last year costume, I add some decorations, a large pin full of ribbons in one pocket and a silky pink handkerchief in the other. I put lace cuffs in a pink shirt...

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Brds of Paradise.....in blue

nanacosta, member | October 16th, 2011

I design and made this blouson in silk charmeuse and silk organza. The detail on the front and cuffs, was inspired by the beautifull flowers that we have in Costa Rica called: bird...

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Gail Florin

looking4gflorin, member | October 5th, 2011

Hi All, Please help me get in contact with Gail Florin, author of Your Ideal Silhouette. She is a member of this site...she commented not to long ago regarding her book and computer programI...

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Glo Sews

nanagloria, member | September 11th, 2011

Projects for my grands and my daughter. Also, where I sew!

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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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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

Linen french style bag

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Oliver + S Tea Party Playsuit

PinkerPaws, member | July 22nd, 20112 comments

Made for my grandson. French General fabrics. Vintage buttons: 15¢ for the card of eight! I don't know what they are made of, but they could very well be plastic. The pattern did not call for...

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costumes and corsets

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

I love to make corsets, mostly renaissance. We had tickets for Halloween night to a play of Dracula. I thought it would be fun to go in costume. So I made my idea of a victorian corset, skirt and off...

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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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Dress form for the American Heart Association

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was a fun project, The American Heart Association provided small wire dress forms for us to create clothes for. I took mine added fleece to cover the wire frame, then to complete the look of a...

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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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Couching for the Couch (Oh No! A Pun!)

copperwoman, member | July 6th, 20111 comment

Last week at a second-hand store I found these three wonderful pieces of couched, embroidered silk. They were scattered around the store, used as “doilies” under much more ordinary...

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Blue velveteen vest

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20112 comments

Embroidery Design: Brother. Boy's size 8. Lining: silky polyester. Vintage style metal buttons. Back belt.

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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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Sea Turtle Shirt

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 2011

Simplicity #3852, boy's size large. Sea turtle fabric printed in Hawaii. Fabric print matched at center front, pocket and back yoke. Top stitched. Turtle applique with lettering. Quilting cottons...

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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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SUMMER SEWING AND CRAFTS CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AT THISTLE COTTAGE STUDIO

orsinimedici1951, member | May 17th, 2011

Thistle Cottage Studio Blog SUMMER SEWING & CRAFTS CAMP FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN NOW ENROLLING!! It has been a very creative, exciting and productive year thus far at Thistle Cottage...

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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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Shades of Summer

marybethb, member | April 8th, 2011

This is a small piece of free-motion and hand quilted raw edged applique that I intend to make part of a casual lightweight jacket. Holding out for the warm weather here in the North East!

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chan red willow art

sosum, member | April 7th, 2011

this embroidery is not finished but it is done on thin silk which i have previously painted a watercolor on. the embroidery will only be partial so that the watercolor and embroidery can work...

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chan red willow art

sosum, member | April 7th, 20111 comment

this piece is also in progress but quite challenging. i find experience a good teacher . i watercolored the picture on silk and then chose certain parts to embroider. the...

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Green Jacket

deChez, member | April 2nd, 20111 comment

I just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than it does on the dress form. The...

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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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Heirloom inspired blouse with lace trim

KatrinaAriana, member | March 28th, 2011

For years I'd wanted to make an heirloom top inspired by some of the lovely dresses worn in Pride & Prejudice. I have also long admired the combination of white and sage green, such as...

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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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Steal Your Face Jean Applique Jacket

sugareedesigns, member | February 8th, 20112 comments

Inspired by the festivals I went to last summer and the music of the Grateful Dead, I created this upcycled jean jacket, going for a real bohemian marakesh style feel. This jean jacket has been...

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Tops and skirt

Thendral, member | January 28th, 2011

It is the top and skirt made for my daughter. The top is embroided and embellished. The skirt pattern is circular skirt.

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