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A new trick!

Maydge, member | January 24th, 20122 comments

I can't believe it. I sewed my first straight flawless hem today. I was so excited I started taking pictures! I ordered a felling foot on Ebay for my machine. I've ordered may hem foots and Im...

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ultimate sewing challenge 2011

debbie_turney, member | November 4th, 20115 comments

ultimate 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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Saifon

saifonanaya, member | November 4th, 2011

this one design for my 9 years old girl a little rock feeling to it she say she like get.

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Fashion Transformation

Beautywithin, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

I 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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Saifon

saifonanaya, member | November 3rd, 2011

I design for me my own brithday gife.

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popcorn bucket

arikahc23, member | November 3rd, 2011

materials used laundry basket duct tape poster board foam paper hot glue

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cool runnings bobsled team

arikahc23, member | November 3rd, 20112 comments

this was all handmade by us material used was stuff laying around the house mostly recycled materials trash bags garbage ties plastic totes chicken wire duct tape card board

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Zombie Fairy Queen + minions

gamergirl4, member | October 30th, 2011

The zombie fairy queen! She will turn everyone with her fairy dust and is protected by her zombie fairy minions. There are 7 total minions 6 of them float around her each of them were her pals in...

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Halloween Fun

gregwa3, member | October 24th, 2011

My wife and I love Halloween. These are some costumes we made for some of the halloween parties we went to!

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Shiva the god of destruction

sokiboi78, member | October 23rd, 20111 comment

Everything you see here is all hand made.After watching Lara Croft tomb raider(the movie), It inspired me to make this custome.I wanted to make a custome that remind me of my country...

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Party like it's the 17th century

KBthreads, member | October 12th, 20112 comments

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saifon dresses

saifonanaya, member | September 30th, 2011

short black dress with peach but it is long enough to cover the knees.

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saifon's

saifonanaya, member | September 17th, 2011

I add the red bell on it and it's the same one I wering in the pic.....

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Project American Girl Addy's Nightgown

gossjean, member | September 6th, 20112 comments

We found an amazing link where you can download a few patterns for American Girl doll clothes. We will be using them in our Fashion Design class at Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas...

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My Grandmother's White Rotary

sewingpuzzle, member | May 13th, 20116 comments

This is my "project" for the moment. My grandmother owned this White Rotary Sewing Machine. When she died it passed into my mother's possession, and now, since my mother has moved to...

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Organizing Your Stash

karenjane52, member | February 21st, 20113 comments

Keeping my sewing space from becoming disorganized and chaotic, especially during the holidays, is a job in itself. When my workspace is chaotic I lose motivation. A flash of brilliance...

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Vintage Kenmore Embroidery Cams

PTallon, member | January 7th, 2011

I have a full set of 16 Vintage Embroidery Cams, that I have decided to sell. Kenmore 158 series machines. B Cams in original box, immaculate condition. Unfortunately, I was unable to...

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Cute Notions

susannville, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

This is one of my favorite pin cushions. I don't have a name for the little lady...she's just very good company when I'm at my sewing machine, and she never admonishes me when I make a mistake!

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For Boys Who Are Getting to "That Age"

loeloe, member | November 12th, 2010

My son does not like to wear face paint or masks. He said this year he wanted to "look like himself". We thought of Martian antennae, then a mad scientist, when he said he wanted to be a Lego man. I...

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Ultrasonic Lace Sewing Machine A (NK-H2012A)

karthine, member | November 11th, 20102 comments

Ultrasonic Lace Sewing Machine A (NK-H2012A) Ms.Karen:+86-512-55252461 +86-13962630877 MSN:ksnekon@msn.cn QQ；1374887984 Ultrasonic...

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Cute as a Bumblebee

eMMb, member | October 31st, 2010

This is my rif on a toddler costume shown in Martha Pullen's "SewBeautiful" magazine. I raided the "dress up" box for an old party dress of my daughter-in-law's, did away with the straps and...

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Pillows - Tropical Winds

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

Pillows: Designer Techniques Using Your Sewing Machine book by Christopher Nejman Use fibers, fabrics, and thread in new and original ways Learn how to use a needle punching machine like...

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Designer Faux Leather Bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

Learn how to make high end designer bags under you home sewing machine. Includes 12 multi format embroidery designs digitized for metallic thread.

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Protect Embroidery Hoops from adhesive overspray with the Hoop Shield

ArlinaH, member | July 22nd, 20101 comment

I saw in one of your posts a reccomendation to make a paper shield to protect your hoops. I suggest the Hoop Shield it has been out for some time and is so handy to use and...

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DIOR necklace DIY

IvaMessy, member | June 2nd, 20101 comment

DIOR Necklacce DIY details @ http://www.ivamessy.com/2010/06/mise-en-dior-necklace-diy.html

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Springing up Pink

GeoaDesigns, member | May 18th, 20102 comments

I wanted to make an exciting yet soft summer dress that would be great for a little outdoor BBQ. The fabric and zipper was purchased from Fabric Mart (my favorite fabric store) - the fusible...

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Vintage Buttonhole Workers

lyzcollins, member | March 14th, 20101 comment

I found these two "Famous" Buttonhole Workers in a sewing desk that I bought at the Volunteers of America Thrift Shop in Rochester, NY. What little information I could find on the internet...

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Mini Sunray Convertible Clutch

constructivism, member | March 12th, 20101 comment

This is a smaller version of my Sunray Clutch, with an optional pop-in/pop-out wrist strap. Full pattern & instructions are for sale from my etsy shop. I have added a tutorial for making the zip...

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Mystery Plait Tote

constructivism, member | March 12th, 2010

The handle of this tote is braided using the "mystery plait" technique used in traditional leather crafting. I've adapted it to make in fabric so that the handle emerges seamlessly from the body of...

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Hot Tea Emery Pincushion

DottyR, member | February 25th, 20103 comments

It's hand-stitched and made of felt. I filled it with emery to keep pins sharp. I've also made coffee and latte cups. :) I purchased a pattern for felt drinks (for kids play food...

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Red Velvet Siren Gown

Magarita, member | February 15th, 20104 comments

This elegant ruched velvet gown was patterned and designed by yours truly, Magita Story,an homage to the designs of the great Erte. The shawl is worn as arm gloves flowing behind the dress, it can...

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Four Sisters Playing on the Beach

LoveToCreateAtHome, member | February 2nd, 2010

I just learned how to draft my own patterns when I found a portrait titled "Sewing" from a painter named William Adolphe Bouguereau. I fell in love with the portrait so I designed...

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Aspen Birch (Buttons of Bas)

basrelief, member | December 10th, 20091 comment

Hello Everyone, I am new to the blog scene so please bare with me, I found this site searching for polymer clay buttons online. What a great idea, I love this kind of stuff, and I'm hoping there is a...

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Little Zipped Pouches

constructivism, member | December 3rd, 20094 comments

2 variations of a zipped pouch. 1 is a simple, flat pouch -great for cosmetics, pills, coins, ipod, blackberry etc, etc... & one with pleats, giving extra volume and making it perfect for a...

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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

chrisdenf, member | November 4th, 20091 comment

I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow...

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Mad As A Hatter

Curt82, member | November 2nd, 20091 comment

I'm a huge Johnny Depp fan and once I heard he'd be starring in Disney's new version of "Alice in Wonderland" opening in March 2010, I had to pay homage to it! Here's my costume...

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Satin Pleated Clutch

constructivism, member | October 24th, 20093 comments

My own design for a clutch Handbag made in silk satin with a front pleat detail & tiny pleats to give shape to the base. It is closed with a sunken/ hidden zip construction. Finished it measures...

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1890's Victoriana Day Outfit.

Rosies_stuffnsew, member | October 20th, 2009

I made the skirt from a Truly Victorian pattern TV 292 Bell Skirt. The base fabric is a gray colonial strip quilting cotton. The trim is 10 mts of light pink double faced satin ribbon and a beautiful...

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Vintage Accessory - Help??

PTallon, member | October 18th, 20094 comments

I have a set of pattern cams for a vintage machine. Can anyone help me figure out what machine these belong to?? Here is a picture of the same set, same box, same cams. All 16. The box...

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Simplicity Bias Tape Maker Project One

sewinggal1, member | October 16th, 20091 comment

This is my first project done on the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker! A receiving blanket -- 1 down, 7 to go. Next is a throw for the baby's room, done in Minky, the beautiful rose swirl texture. I...

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