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WORKING WITH ONE WAY PATTERNED FABRIC

Vernelle, member | April 2nd, 20132 comments

WORKING WITH ONE WAY PATTERNED FABRIC Introduction It's easy to figure how to lay a pattern when you are working with a simple one-way fabric. Working with plaids or horizontal...

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Vinyl Bags

ellenatstitchart, member | March 13th, 20132 comments

These three bags are my latest attempts at working with vinyl. It is challenging, frustrating and fun. Do get a teflon foot and also a good adhesive (glue, tape, whatever for making straps since you...

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Tank Top Remake

deChez, member | March 6th, 2013

This light-weight vest, or cover-up was fashioned from a flared bottom tank top that was once attached to a blouse. The shoulder seams had to be cut in order to remove it, and I was afraid that...

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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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Small vinyl tote bag

ellenatstitchart, member | February 7th, 2013

This was one of my first attempts at sewing vinyl. This bag is made from marine vinyl. It was challenging to sew but after I purchased a teflon foot it made sewing vinyl much easier. I lined it with...

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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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Pin cushion for sewing machine

ModaOri, member | November 17th, 20125 comments

Here's an easy pin cushion that can be used on your bobbin winder while not it use. It's out of the way and easy to reach when you are sewing and taking pins off as you sew.

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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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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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The Fourth Musketeer

Allison, member | November 9th, 2012

I have the priviledge of being Nan'Allie to my friend Pamela's twin boys, Gabriel and Tristan, and love making their Hallowe'en costumes. This past summer, we took them to a Medieval Festival where...

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Carrot

StarGu, member | November 6th, 2012

I created my costume using orange felt with a sheer orange overlay. I randomly tucked the sheer overlay over the felt and stitched it in lines across both the front and the back pieces to create...

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General Thade 2012 Costume Build

Mrgynawyn67, member | November 6th, 2012

I have been heavy into creating my own costumes for the last 4 years now and do it mostly for my company's costume contest. Its funny to see them progress and get more complex as I try to top the one...

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Modern Medusa

user-2255386, member | November 5th, 2012

I had so much fun this Halloween! Because my five young children decided on costumes at the last second, I got to feel like I was on project runway-- trying to get Tinkerbelle, Rosetta, two Aquabats...

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Blue Sweater Dress

Sewmaster65, member | November 4th, 2012

This style was copied from a magazine picture (unknown designer) which was shown in a white sweater with white godets. I purchased the blue sweater and used a printed voile for the godets. The longer...

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LET THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

LEELSKAMP, member | November 2nd, 20121 comment

I MADE ALL 3 COSTUMES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, EXCEPT FOR THE JEDI BOOTS. BOTH JEDI HAVE ROBES WHICH WERE ALSO HOMEMADE. BOTH THEIR BELTS WERE ALSO HOME MADE, USING THICK STRAPS, LAYERED ON TOP OF EACH...

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Kali - Hindu Goddess

aleishagore, member | November 1st, 2012

What you need MAKEUP: Blue and/or Green Nail Polish Duo Surgical Adhesive (for eyelashes) Black, Brown or Red Lip Liner Black and Red Eyeliner Eye Lashes Blue Face Cream (not pictured here around...

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Jellyfishing

Mojag, member | November 1st, 20121 comment

My son and I made these from irrigation tubing, bed frame tubing, chicken wire, awesome fabric, lights and sound systems not included.

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Thing 1 Thing 2

mom2bgtwins, member | October 30th, 2012

if you have a hot glue gun this crafty costume is for you. so simple for a mom of twins to do

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Houte-a-saurus rex

dparkfashion, member | October 30th, 2012

Bodysuit:Cotton blend stretch fabric I got this summer. I sprayed the top portion with "Make It Stone" spray paint The paint made the top a little stiff (naturally) so I added a little zipper in...

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DIY Lego Zombie Minifigure

Brack_Daddy, member | October 29th, 2012

My son wanted to be a Lego man minifigure for Halloween. Our family participates in the annual Denver Zombie Crawl every year, so he and I determined it might be fun if he was a Lego zombie. The...

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Headless Ghosts of the 1700s

golddogs, member | October 29th, 2012

Aladdin and Phoenix are dressed as Headless Ghosts of the 1700's, the Gray Gentleman and the Luminous Lady. The Luminous Lady cut off the Gray Gentleman's head in anger, and now he carries it each...

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Restyled Lace Blouse

SewingDenise, member | October 28th, 2012

This was a really fast, uncomplicated restyle. My bargain find lace shirt was transformed into a fancy lace blouse. I used a brown lining fabric remnant and left over buttons to create a new...

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Costume for "All Hallows Eve"

AnnSewItGoes, member | October 18th, 2012

This was my granddaughter Rachel's idea. She wanted a costume to remind people that Halloween is also known as "All Hallows Eve.", and the very next day is All Saints Day. My granddaughter is...

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Sexy Gold Warrior costume for women (or if dressing in drag, for men, too!)

spacey09, member | October 18th, 20121 comment

This is the costume I plan to wear at a Halloween Party this year! It will be epic and kinda drag'ish, too, since I'm a male and the costume has a skirt as part of the costume and is paired with a...

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Costume from a video game : Ar Tonelico

Mathi, member | October 17th, 2012

It's my third costume that I make for competiton in convention. It took me 3 months to do it... work every day after my job 5pm to midnight and all weekend. I like this creation because I use so make...

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Wool Cape and Fur Scarf (with link to tutorial)

mollytov, member | September 17th, 2012

I designed this ensemble for my younger sister. She's an outdoorsy no-frills kinda girl who likes hunting and plaid, while I'm more of a fashionista, always trying to bring her to the dark side ...

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Summer jumpsuit

sofil, member | August 10th, 20121 comment

I had a vision of wide leg jumpsuit to wear for this summer and I fell in love with this stretch fabric. PERFECT MATCH! I modified the back...I added a piece in the back, I didn't want it to tie at...

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Easter dress

pinkladybug, member | July 31st, 20123 comments

So far I've discovered I need to have family/friends take better pictures of me. Since discovering I "lost" so much knowledge from so many things from chemotherapy I have just involved myself in...

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2pc vintage style romper play suit

Pinupgrl76, member | July 23rd, 20126 comments

Adorable 2pc romper/playsuit in that classic 1940's/1950's style. I went with a Hawaiian theme, black hibiscus printed shirting. TIP...use a lighweight fuseable interfacing between the front and back...

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Pants that finally fit

JDNow, member | July 14th, 2012

Finally I figured out the method to pants that fit. Read the back story to my perfect pants at www.WeSew.blogspot.com

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pirate wedding of my dreams

crazyarmygirl, member | July 13th, 20122 comments

This is my wedding. I made my dress, the bridesmaids' dresses, and my husband's shirt. My mother made all the hats and headbands. My dress is made of blue cotton overlaid with that beautiful mirror...

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Vogue Tunic

deChez, member | July 10th, 20122 comments

I bought a piece of off white knit a few months back, and finally decided on Vogue pattern 8731 (which I'd had my eye on for about a year). I modified the horizontal tucks slightly, and instead of...

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saifon

saifonanaya, member | June 30th, 20122 comments

love simplicity dresses #3823 is just perfect their inspiration my personal/style i make this just to add in my closet.

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Saifon

saifonanaya, member | June 23rd, 2012

I saw this design from simplicity project runway #2444 I love the design so I came up with little something like this there inspiration little of my personal touch/style.

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String-pieced Scrappy Purse

SilviaMuller, member | June 4th, 2012

Scraps are the best thing about sewing for me - the fabric store I go to has a wonderful barrel that I go dig around in whenever I need some fresh ideas! This project is a good example of that...

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Ladies Who Lunch

Sewbussted, member | June 1st, 20123 comments

An easy bag made from one rectangular placemat. The principles will work for any rectangular placemat. You can see the post here...

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Tantalizing Tote

salt6creek, member | May 27th, 2012

This tote bag was inspired by seeing a photo of a guild hand quilting a project for a charitable raffle. I loved the block they were using and set out to find it. A similar block is pictured in the...

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saifon

saifonanaya, member | May 22nd, 2012

I am wering my dress saifon dress this is one of my collection just to add in my closet seen I very love spring I chose the bright color.

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wearing your quilt scraps

harlene, member | May 16th, 2012

Cut out vest pattern and place scraps on top in a pattern that you like. Cover the scraps by placing net over them, pin in place and stitch on top to secure the scraps beneath the net. When all the...

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