reader's closet - garment construction

The Construction of Bras

maddie964, member | February 8th, 2012

Nobody talks about bras. At least in the patternmaking and sewing world. Tons upon tons of pattern making and sewing books exist for dresses, blouses, jackets, etc, but nothing on bras. And why not...

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The Stripe in the Jacket - Mc Call 6294

Mahogany_Stylist, member | February 6th, 20124 comments

Stripe Challenge Garment and Palmer/Pletsche contest entry. I wanted to share a few photos of my stripe challenge garment. Enjoy! Cennetta

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Hot Pink Dress

ModaOri, member | February 5th, 2012

This is an eight grade dance dress for a client who wanted her daughter's dress to be modern but conservative. She wanted a short ballerina dress that was a sweetheart bustier but would cover...

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Making hand made thread loops

nanacosta, member | February 3rd, 20123 comments

Some times, we need a very special finishing when closing a garment. In this case, I use the thread hand made loops, because the outer layer of this dress is make in a fine french lace, and to make...

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Zooey Deschanel Red Valentine's Dress

Shelly_DanceBombFash, member | February 1st, 20123 comments

I put together two different patterns and added pockets to make a replica of the dress Zooey Deschanel wears in her television show New Girl. She dresses in such a cute fun way which is similar to...

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Ruby Corset

DeborahV, member | February 1st, 2012

I created this corset from recycled fabric from an old design school piece.

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The VIOLET COUTURE design show in Pittsburgh, Pa for GWENS GIRLS at the Frick Mansion

lsldesign, member | January 30th, 20121 comment

Design show "VIOLET COUTURE" in Pittsburgh, Pa. The theme was from work to dinner/cocktails. My design was to create a dress you can wear to the office and still look professional and add a skirt...

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How to hem jeans and keep original hem

maddie964, member | January 30th, 20122 comments

Hemming jeans is simple… unless you want to keep the original hem. Those creative jeans companies usually use heavy/thick gold thread to decorate the inseams, outseams, waistbands, hems, and...

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my sewing projects

realsis, member | January 30th, 2012

the first photo is a sundress i just finished. This project was a joy to make. I shortened the pattern to suite my style. This dress has a pleated breast area and a zippered back. Its a wonderful...

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Sham's Tablecloth Skirt

Sewista, member | January 28th, 20121 comment

This is now becoming the famed Tablecloth skirt from the blog of Shams, of "Communing with Fabric." She has generously shared the design and even has a gallery of skirts made with this pattern of...

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All in the details

maddie964, member | January 27th, 2012

I love plackets. They're just the darnest thing, aren't they (in my midwestern accent)? I bought a henley t-shirt from J.Crew two years ago that Sunday after Sunday since I bought it, I find myself...

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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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A new trick!

Maydge, member | January 24th, 20122 comments

I can't believe it. I sewed my first straight flawless hem today. I was so excited I started taking pictures! I ordered a felling foot on Ebay for my machine. I've ordered may hem foots and Im...

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Project in Progress

maddie964, member | January 19th, 20125 comments

April 28th is the big day. My dear friend Meme (we've known each other since nursery. We fought over who was Kristen French's best friend, me or her. I won) is getting married and as I have said...

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Granddaughter new dress

lvstosew, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

this is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern

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They Don't Call It The Infiite Dress For Nuthin"

sophronia, member | January 14th, 20122 comments

I made this very versatile dress from the famous Infiite Dress pattern from the 70"s. The pattern is for sale!

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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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Easy No-Tie Bow Ties

bbenson833, member | December 25th, 20111 comment

A friend of mine started wearing bow ties to work, but (a) didn't know how to tie one, and (b) didn't own any. So I made him some, using scrap material that I had from other projects, and used...

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Get the lead out pencil skirt

threadsquare, member | December 21st, 20112 comments

Whipped up in the nick of time for a holiday party last weekend, using my tried & trued Burda 8155. Second time using a lined back vent and am totally addicted to them. And to this cheery...

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S4356 - Faux Leather/Shearling Coat

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 19th, 20117 comments

Two years ago, I started thinking about making a faux leather/shearling coat. Well last weekend I finally made it. It was a breeze, and I love results. It's fashionable and...

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Ultra-Suede Doe Skin Western Style Shirt

deChez, member | December 18th, 2011

This shirt was made with a soft doe skin ultra suede, and a textured polyester bias cut plaid for the yoke. The long sleeve (shown rolled), has an extra wide cuff to complete the retro western look...

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My first jeans

threadsquare, member | December 12th, 20115 comments

Though these were first started (gulp) about 4 years and many miles ago, I’ve finally finished my first pair of jeans. They aren’t perfect, but now I have a starting point to tweak them...

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Purple and Green?

ca89bee32, member | December 10th, 20114 comments

I just finished this one. The chain is actually wood so its lighter than it looks. Its made from weaverly fabric and lavander lamb skin leather. With a snap closure and open pocket on...

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Salvatore Ferragamo Inspired Coat - Simplicity 2812

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 1st, 20114 comments

Black and white houndstooth is every where this fall. I guess we can credit Salvatore Ferragamo for that. The fabric was a gift and this fall I decided to go ahead with sewing it...

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Tribal Shorts

Shelly_DanceBombFash, member | December 1st, 2011

I designed these winter shorts to go along with the Tribal Print fashion trend that is popular right now. I created the tribal print pattern, cut it out of wool fabric and sewed it onto each side of...

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Electric Blue

sophronia, member | December 1st, 2011

Is it just me or do you love the electric blue? This dress is so versatile, it can be worn about 100 different ways! Just wrap, drape and tie. It can also be worn as a top.

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Chartruese aka Lime Green

sophronia, member | November 30th, 2011

I made this from knit fabric in my stash. The design is mine.

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New Animal Print Mini Totes

ca89bee32, member | November 23rd, 2011

I made a few more mini totes, a friend of mine bought one and she has been getting alot of compliments on it. So i decided to add a few more to the inventory. I love animal prints, I have to remind...

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Halloween costume 2011

JeanneMariesews, member | November 15th, 2011

This is my haloween cosutme for this year. It is made almost entirely from thrift store finds or fabric from my stash (yes, I have too much fabric in my stash. Wait, is there such a thing?)

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Bowser - Mario Bros.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 2011

Bowser from Mario Bros! We did a group costume for Mario Kart this year. Bowser was a costume I could not find anywhere so I decided to make my own version. The whole costume is hand...

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Cinderella Dress

DenimQueen, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

This dress was made for a my 5 year old goddaughter for her Princess Party. She wanted to portray Cinderella, so I wanted her to have a little 'Cinderella Story.' The top is completely removable...

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Steampunk Wedding

julrf, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Judy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress. The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat. The wedding dress is...

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And Old Buttons!

GodSewedFirst, member | November 4th, 20115 comments

Along with sewing I enjoy making porcelain buttons. I taught myself how to make plaster molds of my antique button collection and buttons from designs I have made. Using antique books I...

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Fortuny Inspired Beaded Medley

ecasale, member | November 4th, 20114 comments

I was on a business trip in Korea when I was surprised to come across fortuny inspired satin. I never quite knew what to do with it, until I found an old beaded jacket at a goodwill store that...

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Jacket, Pants and Top

yaz11, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Cashmere wool coattail jacket with silk lining. Zipper removeable tail (for the days you don't want to be as fun :), hook and eye closure. Jean cotton cigarette pants. Silk de Chine top with...

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Classic Style Yet Fun Party Ensemble

Racingmom13, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

In designing this dress, I wanted to create something that was fun but had classic styling. I wanted to create something that could be worn at Christmas, New Year's Eve, or to virtually any party...

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my idea of french fashion

cindyevans, member | November 4th, 2011

My challenge was to use material I've had forever. Velvet back with complimentary dress color and hot pink to set it all off. I have a 6 yr. old and made her an outfit from her...

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Ceris drawings to fashion

cindyevans, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

This is my daughters drawings of her stick person on the top, including the tophat... her idea of green and hot pink together with flowers adorned. Not sure if the uploaded pic shows it ...

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Ruffled Feathers

kaysoyka, member | November 4th, 20112 comments

There's lots of dimension with this 6-panel, plus godets, chiffon skirt and it's layer upon layer of chiffon strips sewn in random directions. The belt base is leather, faced with canvas on the...

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