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Pretty in White Shirt

Linda74Sews, member | April 2nd, 20133 comments

One can never have enough white shirts. I love the look of a crisp white shirt and love the fact that you can wear them with any color of pant or skirt. This one is a rather basic white shirt that I...

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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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Shop Hop Quilt

jakofalltrades, member | December 31st, 20121 comment

My mother and I attended a shop hop in Central Illinois several years ago where I picked up these homespun quilt blocks. Since my mother has been my mentor and sewing inspiration I finally finished...

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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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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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Princess Cimorene from "Dealing with Dragons"

bunnyflower, member | November 7th, 2012

This is a gown I made for one of my friend's daughters, who also happens to be one of my favorite library patrons! (I am a Children's Librarian.) I gave her a copy of "Dealing with Dragons" by...

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my wedding

SilkyGirl, member | November 6th, 2012

My dress was made it out of silk crepe using a Vogue pattern. The dress was cut on the bias of the fabric and molded to my body like a glove. I used the same fabric for the lining as I did for...

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Reticules!

Arkathwyn, member | October 27th, 20122 comments

Recicules made of Silk Dupioni, featuring embroidery & beading. See details in "Handmade & Available" on www.arkathwyn.com

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Felted bag Motley Summer

wooloven, member | October 18th, 20121 comment

Big and comfortable bag,with floral print.On the bag a lot of different flowers.Bag is very bright and beautiful.Unfasten the bag 5 brooches flowers. The Bag is made of wet felting.The picture by...

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Vintage Table Linen is given a new life......

Gingham_Glory, member | October 13th, 20122 comments

For years I have collected vintage linen. I started with my granny at church jumble sales then moved onto hunting in charity shops during my student years. I mostly use linen that is damaged or...

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Quilted Mesh Outfit

just_fun, member | October 4th, 2012

This out fit is an inspiration from Threads #162 page 60 it is the outfit Which Mary Ray did with a mesh fabric. I did mine also with a mesh fabric,for the jacket I quilted the mesh fabric to a...

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Jeans and Embroidery

abelfamily, member | August 29th, 2012

I drafted both pant patterns using a sloper developed from "apparel making in Fashion Design"

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Wear Anywhere Dress and Jacket

SewingDenise, member | August 13th, 20122 comments

This is my Wear Anywhere Dress and Jacket for summer 2012. A simple dress with a yoke and a jacket to dress it up when I need to. I used some interesting techniques. For the whole story please visit...

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Kwik Sew shirt for men

pdiddly, member | June 18th, 2012

A selection of 3 of 8 shirts I have made for my other half. He has been wearing them all which I am delighted about. All the shirts have his initials embroidered on the French cuffs. This has...

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Cross Pillow

VeronicaMade, member | June 4th, 2012

I made this pillow for a pillow swap my local Modern Quilt Guild had. Amazingly, I used mostly fabrics that I already had in my stash. I've always been wanting to make a cross pillow and I'm happy...

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My First Quilt

PinkerPaws, member | May 31st, 2012

I made this quilt for my latest grandchild, Teddy. It was planned before we knew we were having a little boy, but my daughter was okay with Jemima Puddle Duck and the pink! The embroidery designs are...

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Moonlight on the Oasis

brasbyLinda, member | May 24th, 2012

1 - front of coat jacket 2 - back of coat jacket 3 - close up of applique flower

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Make your own fabric vest

harlene, member | May 16th, 2012

Vest is made using quilting scraps. Cut out vest pattern, place scraps on top to make unique fabric. Cover each piece with a piece of fine netting, pin pieces in place and stitch over them to secure...

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Embroidered-Jig Saw-Name-Circle Quilts

linpat, member | May 15th, 2012

Embroidery family names on a quilt in a jig saw puzzle style. I usually use discarded blue jeans. Cut 8in. circles from two different fabrics & batting. Then embroidery circles of one fabric, serge...

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Fabric Faces

cavishdude, member | April 17th, 20124 comments

These are a group of faces that I've done. They are a combination of resist painting, embroidery and embellishing. They can be added to the back of a jacket, added to a purse or hung on the wall.

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Shraket - Shrug Jacket

abelfamily, member | April 11th, 20122 comments

This is a "Shraket" a label I devised to describe a combination jacket and shrug. It is made from a shawl. I digitized the design from a cross stich magazine I purchased. I also placed small pieces...

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Stylish bag for women with a picture Teddy Bear

wooloven, member | April 6th, 2012

I sewed and knit long time ago. Several years ago I like a new hobby. This is a wet felting. I make the various bags. This is one is my bag. Bag with teddy bear, which I also loveStylish...

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Gorgeous Winter White Coat with Embroidery and Long Red Velveteen Gloves

DorotheaV, member | March 2nd, 201217 comments

This is a winter white boiled coat that I made from a commercial pattern that I altered. It is lined with a red kasha lining with bamboo batting in the centre to add extra warmth. The collar and...

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Green Sateen Baby Set

PinkerPaws, member | January 27th, 20125 comments

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, 20121 comment

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, 20125 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, 20111 comment

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, 20113 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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