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My first jeans
8 commentsThough 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?
4 commentsI 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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Leather and Lace
2 commentsBag of my own design made from black faux leather and a vintage doily. The doily was ombre dyed to give it a bit of character. There is a v. subtle bit of extra fine glitter on the outer edges of the...
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Thistle Cottage Studio Hosts Jasmin Zorlu's Hatblocking Workshop
1 commentThistle Cottage Studio Hosts Jasmin Zorlu's Hatblocking Workshop A to-do checklist a mile long, and the adrenalin was pumping with excitement and anticipation, for the weekend of Jasmin...
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Tribal Shorts
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
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
I made this from knit fabric in my stash. The design is mine.
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Mmmmm..... Sherbet
3 commentsI jar dyed (actualy I used coffee cans) this fabric and made the dress from one of my original designs. I love the effect I got with the dye!
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New Animal Print Mini Totes
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
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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Western Handbag
A couple of my friends have suggested several times they would like me to make a few western bags, so here is the first one. I wanted it to be a little different than what I have seen. The fringe is...
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Steampunk Handbag!
2 commentsThis is a steampunk bag made of cowhide tooling leather. I love this style. The bag is made to look old, it is branded and laced with leather. There is no liner, it is dyed inside black. This bag was...
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Bowser - Mario Bros.
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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Medieval Gargoyles Perched on Stone Pedestals
5 commentsWe are ancient gargoyles who just flew off a cathedral in France. These costumes are completely home-made. We made the stone shirts by painting felt with stone paint and then cutting it into pieces...
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Little Red Riding Hood Halloween 2011
I sewed the hooded cape of a fine wale corduroy, and the peasant style full skirt from broadcloth - with patch pockets, whopping rick-rack and broderie anglaise trim. The hood was lined with a nice...
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A Salute to Navy Uniforms!
6 commentsThe military paid my way through college. Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best! Yes, I took a pattern off my...
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ultimate sewing challenge 2011
5 commentsultimate sewin challange this ensemble is made from stretch velvet, all interfaced with knit fusible interfacing and the collar has extra medium weight interfacing for more shape. the dress has...
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Cinderella Dress
1 commentThis 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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Holiday Party Ensemble
2 commentsBodice and the skirt for my holiday party ensemble were made from McCall's Pattern #9124 (Two-Piece Evening Dress).
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And Old Buttons!
5 commentsAlong 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
4 commentsI 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
3 commentsCashmere 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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China Silk Wedding
1 commentWhen my daughter Jessica asked me to make her wedding dress, I immediately agreed! She saw a photo in a magazine of a dress she adored, and so it began. Like most of my sewing projects, it...
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my idea of french fashion
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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Skyscrapers In The Big City
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Used 2 Bees Ultimate sewing challenge
Here are photos of a few of the many things that I have created. I use recycled fabrics and other components whenever possible. See photo description for details. I find great joy...
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Happy Birthday to me- let the party begin
1 commentI made this ensemble by combining 2 different patterns. The jacket was created using an o-o-p McCall's pattern 5816. The skirt was made primarily from Vogue 8583. However it became too...
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The White Queen
2 commentsA request came from a friend of mine that I should be the 'White Queen" from "Alice in Wonderland." The following costume was a big hit at the costume party and is an intepretation of the dress...
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Mae West eat your heart out
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Red Novelty Knit Gown with Satin Shrug By Marcia Moore
1 commentTHIS FABRIC IS SO BEAUTIFUL, DRAPED THIS DRESS RIGHT ON THE FORM, GOWN FULLY LINED WITH A BEIGE COLOR TRICOT LINING; IT IS FORM FITTING HAS FRONT ASYMETRICAL NECKLINE WITH SATIN TRAIN AND...
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Cupcake Party Dress & Coat
Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined...
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PoldaPop's Midwest Evening Wear - Ultimate Sewing Challenge!
I decided to make something that would be warm enough for fall/winter evening wear in the Midwest since I am no longer 18 and willing to walk around in something flimsy! The fabric for these pieces...
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What the Dickens?
I created this ensemble for a Dickensian Christmas event. It is based on gowns from the late 1850s featured in Nancy Bradfield's Costume in Detail: Women's Dress from 1730-1930 and Lucy Johnstons...
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Ultimate Sewing Challenge
The whole outfit turned out as I had envisioned. And no one knew I was wearing a reversible dress unless I told them. An additional bonus was having two dresses take up the space of one in my suitcase!
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Fashion Transformation
1 commentI have created the Power Princess - 2 looks that are Strong and Bold with a Delicate touch. The first look from head to toe embodies an Italian made face mask that I purchased and embellished...
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The Lion Tamer
The Lion Tamer dress is constructed from a polyester spandex jersey knit, with gold fringe applied to the hem and wrist. I created the dress by draping and flat patterning. The Butterfly shawl...
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Strapless dupioni party dress
I made this dress to wear to wedding soon. It's made with polyester Dupioni in wine, invisible zipper in the back, fully lined, boning in the bodice, and 6" wide strech lace around the waist and hem...
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