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Ecouter Gray Jacket original couture

Ecouter Gray Jacket original couture

vintagejetpatterns, member | April 6th, 20095 comments

Short gray jacket with pleated front and button down back. Low bias roll colar and all in one sleeves. The front hem center has a bow in matching fabric. I wanted to create a short...

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Jans Button Jacket

Jan's Button Jacket

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

I have several garments that I have added buttons from my collection. I always use buttons that are washable. I turn the garment inside-out to wash, and if necessary to dry it, I make...

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In The Garden pillow

In The Garden pillow

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

This pillow with a piped flange has three fabric covered buttons. The butterflies are separate and attached with pin-backs. Both buttons and butterflies are beaded. The fabrics are...

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N.Y.C. pillow

N.Y.C. pillow

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

The fabric of this pillow is woven natural and metallic yarn. The weft float areas are hand-embroidered and beaded, with additional beading on the face of the pillow. The back of the...

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The Empress pillow

The Empress pillow

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

This is a one-of-a-kind pillow design. The white fabric is bamboo and the black fabric is linen. The central motif is pearl buttons and hand-beading. The piping is also edged in...

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Kims vintage handbag

Kim's vintage handbag

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

This handbag is sewn using vintage cottons and linen. It is lined with polished cotton.

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Graces vintage handbag

Grace's vintage handbag

JaniceCM, member | April 2nd, 2009

This tote is sewn with vintage cotton prints. The body of the bag is made from linen and it is lined with a vintage sheet. The button is one-of-a-kind polymer clay.

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D ANIMA

D' ANIMA

DIJANAAQUA, member | March 27th, 2009

leather skirt & jacket - decorated with sequinned ribbons-linear trimming.

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D ANIMA

D' ANIMA

DIJANAAQUA, member | March 27th, 20093 comments

Hand made unique chifFon blouse.

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Infrared

Infrared

davia518, member | March 26th, 20093 comments

Inspired by infrared satellite images of the Earth. Long sleeved fully-fashioned machine knit paired with gathered silk charmeuse print with flared skirt. Self: approx 50% merino/alpaca blend, 50...

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Adriana´s wedding!!..

Adriana´s wedding!!..

eusbel, member | March 26th, 20095 comments

She was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.

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Winter Wedding Gown

Winter Wedding Gown

DesignandSew, member | March 26th, 20095 comments

Silk duchesse satin wedding gown with beaded and sequined lace tulle underlined in silk organza and lined with silk taffeta. Nylon tulle was used for the attached crinoline. The ruched...

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Tux Swing Jacket

Tux Swing Jacket

captainmarvyl, member | March 26th, 20093 comments

Jersey Swing Jacket with Silk Lapels

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My cousin wedding!!

My cousin wedding!!

eusbel, member | March 25th, 20096 comments

She had a wonderful wedding dress that I made with fabric´s Gazar of silk and embroidered with cristal swarosky in the top of the dress and in the skirt too. The beautiful skirt was moved like...

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Cabbage Rose

Cabbage Rose

marthaq, member | March 25th, 20093 comments

Inspired by the Roses article in the latest Threads, I used Dad's old ties to create roses and leaves. Natty style with sentimental overtones...I plan to make them for my 4 sisters too. I try to...

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Doll Fashionistas Headed for Hollywood!

Doll Fashionistas Headed for Hollywood!

EllenLumpkinBrown, member | March 24th, 2009

The Doll Loft is a family affair and my mother will be sitting in for me at a book event at my childhood library in Los Angeles! How cool is that??!! The book event will include a wide...

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Spring Fashion

Spring Fashion

CrochetFashion, member | March 24th, 2009

This is a beautiful handmade crochet set, made with mercerized cotton yarn.

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Prom Dress

Prom Dress

dressitdesigns, member | March 19th, 20098 comments

This is a "One of Kind" Prom Dress! From a Junior in High School invited to her first Prom. She came to me with a picture of a designer dress and wanted it to look just like that dress...

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Multilingual fabric wiki

Multilingual fabric wiki

gedwoods, member | March 17th, 20091 comment

A multilingual fabric wiki I have created to serve the DIY fashion and sewing community (http://fabricsinternational.wetpaint.com). So far (as of March 16, 2009), the site includes references to more...

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Classic Summer Dress

Classic Summer Dress

handmaiden, member | March 16th, 20092 comments

A classic summer dress that has fit, proportion and great silouette

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New Doll Fashionistas and a SWEEPSTAKES!

New Doll Fashionistas and a SWEEPSTAKES!

EllenLumpkinBrown, member | March 7th, 20093 comments

JOIN THE DOLL LOFT 'DOLL FASHIONISTA' SWEEPSTAKES! YOU CAN WIN A DOLL LOFT COMPLETE DOLL MAKING KIT or A COPY OF MY NEW BOOK DOLL FASHIONISTAS! My editor and I will select the winners at...

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Irises Take 2

Irises Take 2

mirela, member | March 5th, 20093 comments

I decided to redo the irises blouse in a size that fits me. I will be listing the XS version on my Etsy store: http://mirela.etsy.com

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Field of Poppies

Field of Poppies

mirela, member | March 5th, 20099 comments

The poppies are alpaca fibers nuno felted onto olive green crinkled silk organza. I used embroidery thread to sew over the poppies in free motion.

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Juice Couture --- Recycle, Reuse

Juice Couture --- Recycle, Reuse

smvite, member | March 4th, 20092 comments

This jacket was made using Vogue 8480 and 140 Capri Sun Juice Bags. I got this idea last year at a quilt show while looking at all the wearbles and thinking they needed something in the "green"...

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Synaptic | A Victorian Raver Ensemble

Synaptic | A Victorian Raver Ensemble

lynnebruning, member | March 4th, 20091 comment

Victorian Goth Raver ensemble: petticoat, full skirt, corset and evening coat. Under black light conditions the outfit's embellished fabrics glow revealing layers of fabric manipulation and textural...

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lace festival idrija 2007

lace festival idrija 2007

tejka, member | February 28th, 20096 comments

here are some photos from the same festival only one year before. our task was to recreate old collar patterns (papirc) into something fresh and new.

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lace festival Idrija 2008 part 2

lace festival Idrija 2008 part 2

tejka, member | February 27th, 20092 comments

some more photos from the lace festival.enjoy!

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Red Crochet Taffetta Top

Red Crochet Taffetta Top

mirela, member | February 27th, 20094 comments

Yarn: Patons Brilliant: radiant red, almost 2 skeins. Hook: 3.5mm Fabric: taffeta For the upper part of the top I used this mettalic sparkling yarns and half double crochet stitches for tighter...

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Yoga mat carrier with matching eye pillow

Yoga mat carrier with matching eye pillow

yvonneyoga, member | February 26th, 20093 comments

I figured out a way to combine my full-time job of teaching yoga and my love of sewing. After seeing several students with plain-looking mat carriers I thought, "I bet I could make those." So I...

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~How to make a Basic Ruffle~

~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!

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Western Shirt

Western Shirt

sewntell, member | February 24th, 2009

This was a test of using the Grand Dream Hoop on my Pfaff CV. It turned out so well, I made the shirt to show it off.

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Sarah Dress

Sarah Dress

rhavens, member | February 24th, 20092 comments

This is a wrap dress that ties to the side. I made the pattern from an old shirt. The fabric is acrylic.

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Green Bag

Green Bag

ellenatstitchart, member | February 23rd, 20093 comments

This bag was designed by me and made from "found fabric" from a discount mill end fabric store and then the search for the lining (also used as trim) began. I managed to find it at a small retail...

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Vintage Inspired Bridal Veil

Vintage Inspired Bridal Veil

Veil_Artist, member | February 23rd, 20091 comment

The bride was planning to wear her grandmother's wedding dress from 1942 made from satin accented with Schiffli lace. The gown had discolored to a darker ivory/champagne beige...

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Handstitched & Reusable Gift Card

Handstitched & Reusable Gift Card

stitchedcards, member | February 23rd, 2009

We specialize in hand-stitching amiable and colorful characters that can be loved and enjoyed by many people. Stitched cards are made with our unique Give Again™ design. When given to...

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Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

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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1950 Belted Topper

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)

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)

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)

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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