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Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20097 comments

The words "dapper" and "natty" come to mind when I wear my 1936 seersucker jacket. This was the first project my sewing teacher helped me with, six years ago, when I was despairing of ever...

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1934 polo coat

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20093 comments

Vintage pattern McCall 7842, published 1934.

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1950 Belted Topper

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20095 comments

Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950. I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008. Excellent for warmth and fashion while traveling...

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1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#3 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 20091 comment

One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

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1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#2 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 20092 comments

One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

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1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#1 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 20096 comments

I fell in love with the drawing and the classic lines of this jacket based on a man's sportcoat. My sewing teacher challenged me to cut and sew three versions at once to build experience and...

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Spring Dress

lynnewill, member | February 18th, 20093 comments

A spring dress in Viscose Rayon. The pattern is Folkwear #233 "Glamour Girl Dress" This was an easy fitting dress due to the front cinch at waist. The pattern calls for the dress to...

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Pink Suit

SewKraZ, member | February 15th, 20098 comments

This pattern is a Sandra Betzina Todays Fit #8043. I made it in a wool/cashmere blend that I purchased at Paron's Fabrics in New York. The fit of the jacket is exquisite and I hope to sew...

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Mireille's coat

marinowel, member | February 15th, 20093 comments

1st project completed this year.Quite a demanding one as far as fit is concerned.I was happy of result when finished but now when I am considering the picture I am not too sure about the bust and the...

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Tribute to a Pastor's Wife

sewsalot, member | February 14th, 20098 comments

This jacket was made to honor my Pastor’s Wife, Mrs. Carla Gomez, who passed away of cancer on January 26, 2008. I’m not always very good at expressing myself in word form, so I...

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Guipure Lace Shell

SewKraZ, member | February 12th, 20098 comments

This little shell consumed my life for 3 months. It was fitted in Susan Khalje's Couture class in Denver CO by Susan. The experience of sewing and learning with an expert in couture...

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Retro Prom dress circa 1965

SewKraZ, member | February 12th, 20093 comments

This is an exact style copy of a prom dress that I wore in 1965. It is made of silk organza over silk taffeta and is lined in China silk. The original was light pink. I had to copy...

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Winter Wool Plaid Jacket

sewpro, member | February 10th, 20095 comments

Fitted plaid jacket

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Lightweight Tweed Jacket with Lime Green Lining

bellpb1966, member | February 3rd, 20098 comments

I recently finished this lightweight, tweed jacket with a wonderful lime green satin lining.

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16th century Florentine Gown

Artemisia, member | January 29th, 2009

A recreation of a gown worn in Florence Italy from 1500-1525 (approx). I used five yards of orange linen and several yards of black bias binding for the trim. The bodice interior is made of one layer...

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Favorite: Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls

bestsilverlacy, member | January 27th, 20092 comments

The last group picture of Raggedy dolls is a snapshot that Brooke (grand-dtr) and I grouped together one day for a Family Reunion Photograph, of some of the dolls that I had made in the past...

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Reproduction 1850 Embroidered mantle

SilkyGirl, member | January 27th, 20095 comments

Embroidered silk mantle reproduced from original in my collection. Embroidery was digitized using VIP software and embroidered on my Designer 1.

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Wedding Dress - French lace and red beads

lieseliruth, member | January 26th, 20092 comments

A design for a dreamer. A satin dress with a chiffon layer gathered under the bust at the waist, revealing french lace flowers and tiny red beads. Lace and beads also applied to the end of the train...

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Betsy's Bridesmaids

historytrisha, member | January 17th, 20093 comments

My middle daughter was getting married and I had two more daughters in the wedding, plus needed to consider two girls that might as well be daughters as we figured the budget. It was an afternoon...

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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!

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homecoming

FlossieMae, member | January 13th, 20094 comments

Faith and I made this dress for the homecoming court at her school. We wanted to achieve a sophisticated look that wasn't over the top. We love to layer sheer fabrics of...

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My Daughters Wedding Dress and her Bridesmaid

Sue_Cooper, member | January 13th, 20096 comments

The Wedding dress took many hours to design and construct it is made from Ivory Silk Dupion and is embelished with embroidered roses. I digitised the embroidery with my computer...

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"Ethereal"

jdjola, member | January 6th, 200919 comments

This is a small collection of dresses that i made for my college graduation fashion show. Designs and patterns my own, hand-dyed fabrics, beading, crochett .

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Coat -Burda 7855

AnnsFashionStudio, member | January 5th, 20094 comments

Classic Coat with lapels, back walking slit, lined. Coat A is calf-length and has pockets with flaps. Short coat B has in-seam pockets and accents.

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REVERSIBLE DRESS

i4trends, member | December 30th, 20082 comments

I wanted to create something that is stylish and helps a girl in this horrible econmy. 1 CUTE DRESS 2 great DESIGNS!!! 3 layers of soft Indian Voille & cotton Lawn... A sweet, sexy...

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Aprons, Aprons, Aprons

TeepleAcres, member | December 21st, 20082 comments

I've been thinking of making an apron for two years now. Mom got me this wonderful book A is for Aprons by Nathalie Mornu for my birthday. So, I dusted off my machine, found an old...

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Hand painted silk dress

MandiB, member | December 20th, 20083 comments

Made for a holiday party, it's hand painted (with silk dyes) on silk charmeuse, lined with hand dyed silk habotai, with details added using Shiva oilsticks. The sash is purchased silk duppioni with a...

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Hell in a Handbasket Hoody

SelenaEon, member | December 17th, 200815 comments

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...

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Fairy dress

SelenaEon, member | December 15th, 20081 comment

This wonderful design is beautiful and comfortable at the same time. It has a unique braided neckline, empire waist and a skirt covered in gathered petals. When you spin, the dress looks amazing! The...

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Zoe's Dedication Gown

ashesdesign, member | December 15th, 200817 comments

I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...

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16th century Venetian Gown

Artemisia, member | December 11th, 2008

Recreation of 16 century venetian gown. Refered to various paintings of the time to find a plausible combination of bodice, skirt and sleeves. Eight yards of cinnamon "shantung" poly fabric. Bodice...

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1860's Silk Ensemble

alotofstitches, member | December 10th, 200813 comments

A delightful lady wanted me to create a new 1860's ensemble for her. We designed it together having been been influenced by photos, research and her likes & dislikes. 40 yds. of silk...

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Deep Pink Slash Jacket

Sandesigns, member | December 9th, 20081 comment

This is similar to a jacket that was featured in a magazine in 2001. I loved it and wanted one like it so using a jacket I had that fit, I made a pattern. It took five layers of 100...

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Faux Suede Jacket and skirt

In_Stitches, member | December 6th, 20081 comment

I used a Vogue pattern to make this suit. The jacket is faux suede. Jacket pattern needed to be altered as a shawl collar never fits a large bust properly.

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Working with Suede and Leather

In_Stitches, member | December 6th, 2008

Leather and suede coat is my own pattern. I made this while attending a Kathryn Brenne Leather workshop. The purse is suede and I used a pattern from burda magazine.

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Redondo and Hermosa

Laurel1982, member | December 3rd, 20088 comments

I loved this pattern by Studio Tantrum. I had to try it out on my daughter, it was fun to make, and she loves wearing it! I did it in all designer cotton, so it's really soft, but a huge pain to iron!

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Stenciled Jacket

alldunn, member | December 1st, 20082 comments

This jacket is made from soft a polyester crepe. Cut on the bias with an applied raw edge bias finish. The stenciling is done with Lumiere paint using a home dec...

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Mother of the Bride

In_Stitches, member | December 1st, 20083 comments

Dress was made in Crepe back Satin with reimbroidered beaded lace. Lace was lined with organza to create shadowing for the arms.

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The Garden Party

MDesign7, member | December 1st, 20083 comments

The Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...

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