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handbags

themotleymuse, member | October 8th, 20103 comments

this bag is constructed from silk brocade, embellished taffeda and copper metalic ribbons. it has a satin lining with interior pocket, flap closure with magnetic snap and fabricated...

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Inspired By Threads: Issue 64 ~ Ribbonwork Flowers/In Detail

Kathleen_Noll, member | October 7th, 20103 comments

In 1996, when I was 17 years old, I was inspired by Threads Issue #64 to make my Senior Prom dress. The issue featured an article and an "In Detail" back cover image on Ribbonwork...

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Purse rush

CRIE1982, member | October 7th, 2010

I have always wanted to make my own purses, the problem was .. I like "Professional Looking" purses. (I don't have any expensive ones). After researching much i found a great book on making...

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Carry-all bag

CRIE1982, member | October 7th, 2010

The class was supposed to help you learn how to alter commercial patterns. Our teacher gave us the free pattern for this bag. I had bought some plush fur to make my daughters a...

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60's inspired suit with pillbox hat

balcsgirl, member | October 6th, 20101 comment

I have been admiring vintage looks for quite a while. My husband made me a beautiful sewing room that is finally finished and this is the first garment that I made in my new room! The pillbox...

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Laser Etched Bias 1930's Gown

EvaDress, member | October 5th, 20105 comments

Seems this is a good time to share my laser gown project after spotting Kenneth King’s write-up of laser-cut fabric in the latest THREADS. It is a personal thesis project I created in...

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One Hour Art Deco dress

loyl, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

I made this asymmetrical dress from the crafty stylish tutorial. It took me a little longer than 1-hour, but worth it. I made it for a wedding rehearsal. It was very comfy. I cut a light weight...

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Princess Dress Give Away

StitchesByJeni, member | September 30th, 2010

I am going a princess dress give away and would love it if you come and enter for a chance to win. http://stitchesbyjeni.blogspot.com/

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chan red willow art

sosum, member | September 30th, 2010

this piece was done from a design i created. painted on the silk in watercolor and then embroidered. it is lovely.

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chan red willow art

sosum, member | September 30th, 20102 comments

i did the painting on silk using watercolors and then decided to embroider parts of the picture. the idea was taken from photos of france and my own creative ideas .

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chan red willow art

sosum, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

this is an embroidery painting that were popular in China during the Song dynasty. i used a photo i shot of a local landscape and added my irish wolfhound and the mare and foal in...

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Gender Bender Shirt

Claris, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

I got your September issue of threads just as I was about to start this shirt from off white with a light brown stripe cotton fabric. WOW - there was your article "Gender Bender", so I...

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My first suit jacket

Bryan1977, member | September 29th, 20105 comments

For my first jacket, Threads magazine was a tremendous source of useful information. This was a new sewing experience for me, and knowing I wanted to make it right, I consulted different issues...

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Chic LBD--2 way stretch knit

Bryan1977, member | September 28th, 20102 comments

This was a fun challenge for me. I'm no slouch when it comes to conventional sewing, but using a serger is something I haven't done much of. Pretty proud of the results. The pattern was...

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The Happy Back PakSak!

msvaughn, member | September 28th, 2010

With my children going back to school, I decided to create a pattern from various backpacks they had lying around and I made a pattern and wrote the instructions, took pictures too! My daughter...

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Million Pillowcase Challenge!!!!!!!!!

Fredwb, member | September 28th, 2010

There is a Million Pillowcase Challenge going on RIGHT NOW! Until the end of the year. Just go to http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/ Sign up and then make pillowcases. Go to the site...

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More Shoulder bags

Fredwb, member | September 28th, 2010

More Shoulderbags-fun and easy! Except pulling bag through handle! All have heavy interfacing and Muslin lining!

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Fabric

Wilse, member | September 27th, 20103 comments

In a recent issue of Threads (#151) in the Q & A section a reader asked how to use quilting fabrics in garment construction. After reading this issue I remembered a shirt project in Issue...

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Coffe and tea dye for a second chance.....

nanacosta, member | September 26th, 20105 comments

I designed and made this silk chiffon dress a couple of years ago. It has been embellish with guipiur lace at the top, and it was all pure white. Now days, it was going to be used again...

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Ladybugs...

elfstone, member | September 25th, 20103 comments

This blouse was made from Kwik Sew 3555. Very simple, quick to sew. I made one change to the pattern; I made it sleeveless. I chose two places to embroider on this blouse, the...

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Candlewick N Roses

elfstone, member | September 25th, 20105 comments

This pattern is Simplicity 3684 a "Thread Magazine Collection" edition. A simple bib front shirt. Very easy construction. I cut out all the pieces I wasn't embroidering firstnbsp...

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1930's 'Slip' Evening Gown

EvaDress, member | September 23rd, 2010

I have been working with vintage patterns for 13 years. I see endless possibilities for contemporary garments in vintage patterns.

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Fleur Di Lis Little Girl Dress

NanooDesigns, member | September 22nd, 20102 comments

I made this dress for a little Saints Fan for her 3rd birthday. I added piping along the front panel and an embroidered fleur di lis.

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Sleeping Under the Stars of African Skies

copperwoman, member | September 21st, 20103 comments

For many years I had a huge granny-square afghan with black joinings as a bedspread. I really missed it when it gave up the ghost, and tried to figure out a quilt that would have a similar effect. I...

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Summer Mermaid wedding gown

Colleen56, member | September 21st, 20101 comment

Creating a gown for a beloved daughter living too many states away, with only two fittings in four months - Threads became my ally, from lessons on hand-rolled hems and French seams, draping and...

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Bags - Clutch 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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Pillows - Re

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20101 comment

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 the...

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Pillows - Whisper Of Luxury

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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 the...

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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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Pillows - Sand Of Sahara

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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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Pillows - Harem Of Color

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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...

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