reader's closet - fundamentals - Threads

reader's closet

showing 41 - 53 of 53 posts matching fundamentals [X]
< Previous 1 2

Sort By:

fluid fourties

SewSueMe, member | March 25th, 2009

No era emphasizes flirt and flow like the 1940's. In a slinky stretch polyester, a pencil skirt takes on a new kind of movement (and feels oh so comfortable). Paired with a loose-fit silk jersey...

view details

~How to make a Basic Ruffle~

gossjean, member | February 26th, 20092 comments

Instructions on how to create a basic ruffle...great for putting ruffles on pillows and craft projects!

view details

~Candlewicking~

gossjean, member | February 23rd, 20091 comment

Candlewicking is a traditional form of embroidery begun by American pioneer women who didn’t have finery like silks to stitch with and were left with only the barest of materials: candlewicking...

view details

~Travel Pillow~

gossjean, member | January 22nd, 2009

Keep your idle hands busy with a small yo-yo project easy to reach! Here is my latest yo-yo creation, that I work on when I have a few minutes. I keep the project handy in a canvas...

view details

~Playing with Plastic Canvas~

gossjean, member | January 21st, 20094 comments

One of my favorite beginning sewing project at school is plastic canvas! It is very inexpensive and really gets the student's creative juices flowing. I have a book that I keep past...

view details

Vogue 1036 white denim jean jacket

sondralewis1, member | January 14th, 20091 comment

Today's Fit By Sandra Betzina jean jacket for Vogue in white denim. Finally!

view details

Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20083 comments

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

view details

showing 41 - 53 of 53 posts
< Previous 1 2