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The Shirred Drawstring Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | June 15th, 2013

The shirred drawstring sleeve. Easy to draaft and gives a lovely, soft look to the sleeve. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/06/sleeves-on-saturdays_15.html

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CUSTOM LACROSSE UNIFORMS

Pinnlaxs1, member | June 15th, 2013

Shop for custom lacrosse uniforms from Lightning Wear Apparel. Design your own online in minutes. Uniforms for lacrosse are made in the USA.

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Peplum & Ruffled Top

reynalay, member | June 8th, 2013

I used the Simplicity 1699 as my base pattern but I altered it by lowering the neckline, making a ruffled pattern for the neckline, changing the sleeves, adding volume to the peplum (6x the volume...

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The Terraced Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | June 8th, 2013

A sleeve that adds fullness to the cap without adding gathers. It also gives you the opportunity to add interest with the style lines. You can see the post here...

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Ruffled Dress

JoLaFleur, member | June 8th, 2013

Here is new dress made of lycra fabric from Regency Rags. The pattern is McCall's M6694 view D but with 2 sleeves. I also added a waistband to cover the join of bodice and skirt using a different...

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Grades of Blue Skirt

KatyCornell, member | June 4th, 2013

I was inspired by a blog post on SewingLikeMad.blogspot.com. The post is for a wide-waistband half-circle color block skirt. I decided to modify the pattern to an a-line design and to create a...

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Playing With Napkins Skirt

Sewbussted, member | May 31st, 20132 comments

Your napkins are no longer safe in the drawer. Make a fun little summer skirt out of a set. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_31.html

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2013 Prom Dress

DebbiePennock, member | May 30th, 20131 comment

My daughter usually buys her own school dance dresses, so when she asked me to make her prom dress I was thrilled. She picked Vogue 2890 and had her heart set on a deep teal color. The chiffon was...

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High-Low Hemmed Sheath Dress

KatyCornell, member | May 28th, 2013

I was inspired by the silky viscose print, which actually starts with yellows which blends to oranges, reds, greens, blues, pinks, and purples. I didn't use the full print for two reasons: 1) I...

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3/4 sleeve striped shirt

SewMusical, member | May 28th, 2013

Love this pattern - McCall's 2309. It is a comfortable shirt to wear. I am pleased that I was able to get the stripes lined up - they kept slipping on me.

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The Dressed Up Clothespin Bag

Sewbussted, member | May 24th, 2013

The cutest clothespin bag that I have ever seen. This design comes by way of Spain. You can see the post and find the instructions...

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I bought this jacquard fabric from Regency Rags off eBay and thought it would be great to have both sides showing in the dress McCalls 6698 – hence the middle flounce is the reversible side and you...

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Everyday jacket with a little something....

sofil, member | May 13th, 2013

I liked the front of this Vogue 8845 jacket. I used a burgundy Ponti (just LOVE Ponti fabric), I made 3/4 lenght sleeves.

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Monnet painting Dress

ulooop, member | May 13th, 20131 comment

this summer I feel especially cheerful, eager to have something with bright colors.. love this dress. I blogged it here. you can see more photos of it. it is a burda envoloped pattern, bridal dress...

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The Gathered Camisole

Sewbussted, member | April 27th, 20132 comments

This little camisole was made using vintage linens, but it could easily be replicated with a lovely cotton and rows of gathering stitches. You can see the post...

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Flounce Scarf and Vogue Shrug

LEGance, member | April 20th, 2013

The scarf formed the focus of my Easter outfit, and then became the silent star for a Vogue shrug. The scarf's flounce pattern was exactly the right size as drafted to produce the standup...

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Bias Skirt and Koos Loop

LEGance, member | April 20th, 2013

It's a good thing the bias skirt was so easy - my daughter "needed" a short one of her own once she saw my long one. A Koos Loop scarf makes the perfect accessory.

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Chevron detail

kkaye, member | April 12th, 20132 comments

I was looking for a good challenge with the Chevron patterned back detail on the jacket.

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The Magic Rectangle Dress

Sewbussted, member | April 12th, 20133 comments

This dress is so simple to make, just 2 rectangles. The gathering stitches make a faux cap sleeve. A perfect project for someone who is learning to sew. You can find the full post...

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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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A Peg Skirt Tutorial

Sewbussted, member | March 23rd, 20131 comment

A lovely skirt that is easy to draft. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-peg-skirt-tutorial.html

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Kitty's Lunch/Makeup Bag

Sewbussted, member | March 1st, 2013

A wonderful bag with a plastic lining, perfect as a lunch bag or travel makeup bag. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html

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Harem Pant Tutorial!

mollytov, member | February 24th, 2013

Quck and easy harem pants with a yoga style waistband. The crop top I styled it with is pretty loud, but if you're interested in making the pants, I posted a tutorial on my blog. Feel free to check...

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Eggplant Dress

lemmonsc, member | February 21st, 20138 comments

This was the first dress I actually made a muslin prior to cutting the fashion fabric. This sold me on making muslins. It enables you to check fit and gives you the opportunity for a trial run with...

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Photographic Prints

dean13, member | February 13th, 20131 comment

These were designed and produced by Dean Renwick Design Studio from fabric we had printed at Spoonflower 3 years ago. The prairie skirt was a photograph by local photographer Caroline Piach, and...

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Chic & Easy Kwik Sew Jacket

SueWSews, member | February 7th, 20132 comments

I have just made up this jacket with a Kwik Sew pattern 3977. I used a boiled wool and edged it with a print fabric. I also added cuffs to the sleeves and edged them. The back neck seam of the...

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Paco Peralta's Treky Dress

Sewbussted, member | February 5th, 2013

I just finished Paco Peralta's Treky Dress pattern. What a lovely pattern. You can see my post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/im-in-love-with-another-man.html

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threadfollower hand-sewing kits and patterns

threadfllower, member | January 18th, 20131 comment

Hi All, My name is Cynthia Treen and I am so excited to find this wonderful sewing community! I have been a freelance designer, developing sewing and craft projects for over 15 years, but a year and...

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Boys Jacket

mollytov, member | December 30th, 2012

A hoodie I made for my little brother this Christmas, using a pdf pattern from Heidi & Finn's etsy shop. It's fully lined with stretch jersey, and super warm. For a quick review of the pattern, feel...

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Copy That Trendy Top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue 8151

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 28th, 2012

It's been a long time since I posted to the reader's closet. But this is one I think is a good project to share with others. I was able to copy my inspiration top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue...

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Men's Victorian Stocking Pattern

Arkathwyn, member | November 25th, 2012

A new Victorian stocking pattern just for HIM ... "Lord Vertholomew" ... formal & masculine, featuring a soft & elegant velvet cuff. During this era, Velvet was often seen as an accent in men's coat...

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Watch Me As I Walk Away

Sewbussted, member | November 17th, 20121 comment

An interesting sleeve with all the design detail in the back. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/11/sleeves-on-saturdays_17.html

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The Louisa Coat

VerityClothing, member | November 16th, 20122 comments

This coat is made from a heavily interfaced, vintage double knit that I found in the thrift store a few years ago. I made it using a self-drafted pattern. I started naming my self-drafted patterns...

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Lace Back Top and Matching Skirt (Tutorial)

mollytov, member | November 11th, 2012

I posted a tutorial on my blog for anybody who might want to make the top and skirt themselves. http://www.mollytov.com/lace-top-maxi-skirt/The skirt's an easy project, a good intro to drafting...

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Stocking pattern with a Stiletto Heel

Arkathwyn, member | November 9th, 2012

Beautifully feminine modern stocking design with a lace body, scallops along the upper edge & down at the toe. Featuring a corset style trim on the front ending in a bow at the...

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Shirt Refashion

SewingDenise, member | November 9th, 2012

This refashion was accomplished with a discarded men's dress shirt, a printed commercial dressmaking pattern and some ready made binding.The whole story is explained on my blog...

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My Little Purple Mermaid

Intouch56, member | November 9th, 2012

This is the costume I made for my granddaughter for Halloween. The second picture is of the costume after things were made. I added a purchased lavender top to wear underneath, and crocheted a scarf...

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Hallween

Pixelpup, member | November 8th, 2012

My 3yr old daughter loves Spider-man, so how could I say no. I had found a used Simplicity pattern of generic super heros and one was spider man. It took 2 months to sew. I could only get an hour...

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Make Way for the Queen's Guards

testone, member | November 7th, 2012

The fall after a summer trip to England my nephews wanted to dress as the Queen's Guards for halloween. I used a basic Simplicity pattern for a "marching band uniform" and then used photos to modify...

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Mina Harker

wyngdlyon, member | November 7th, 2012

Mina Harker costume contsructed of 15 yards of red satin and 20 yards of trim. Pleating along the bottom was all hand done and the dress was inspired by the movie Bram Stoker's Dracula. The costume...

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