reader's closet - Threads
Sewing presents
1 commentI fell in love with the paper doll pattern fabric and purchased the material from Keepsake Quilting-I really did not care for the quilt pattern suggested and found a much simpler one. I truly enjoyed...
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Embellished gloves
This is an explanation of the gloves I embroidered based on the article “Embroidering Gloves” by Rosella Paletti from the January 1994 issue (#50). The first pair I embroidered is the...
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Green Crompton Velveteen
2 commentsThis is another jacket made from the same pattern I used for the red one in “Further Fortuny”. That jacket, although unlined, has a structured look. This one is very soft and...
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Mermaid Goes Disco
1 commentHere's a party dress I made in the 80s which will soon join Annie's Trunk Show on my website (http://www.appleanniefabrics.com). For many years just prior to Christmas, my husband and I...
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Further Fortuny
6 commentsI really enjoyed Kenneth King’s article about making the Fortuny fabric into a shirt. About 23 years ago, someone gave me several yards of stunning red silk brocatelle, in a...
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Latest Purse (Hand Bag)
1 commentMy latest Handbag. It's the same pattern that I used on earlier one, however, I added pockets and tried hard to find prints that went well together. I also sewed some goldish strap accross the top...
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Grey Gardens Dress
2 commentsThis is a dress that I made by altering a vintage Simplicity pattern. For more information, please feel free to check out the entry on my...
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Flounce About Jacket (© Saf-T-Pockets Patterns)
6 commentsThis jacket was a lot of fun to make. Very easy and just as easy to wear - it looks fabulous with jeans in a light wash. The pattern used was the Flounce About Jacket...
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New Purse
1 commentI really like this one! Simple yet cool. Works real nice put over your head and on the opposite shoulder. (A real nice smooth fit! I will be making a tie dye hippiny one later on, with a shirt to...
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Chanel Inspired jacket
11 commentsI was inspired by Susan Khalje's article in Threads #121 -- Inside the Chanel Jacket -- and made this for my daughter, Claire. I bought the fabric and trim at Britex in San Francisco -- their...
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Cotton Candy Dress
2 commentsThis was made using parts of a vintage dress, and some recycled materials. If you would like more info: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/cotton-candy-dress/
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I Love the '80s Dress
For more info on this creation, please feel free to check out this entry on my blog: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/i-love-the-80s-dress/
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Birthday Sundress
4 commentsFor more info about this reconstruction, please check out the entry on my blog: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/birthday-sundress/
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Wedding Party
3 commentsI made my wedding dress and my mum made my bridesmaid dresses for my April wedding! My wedding dress was based off of a five thousand dollar wedding dress I saw in a store window. My mum...
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Daughter's wedding dress and her bridesmaids
3 commentsI made my daughters wedding dress and her bridesmaids dresses. We went to the Garment District in LA and found some really beautiful fabrics. My daughter wanted all the girls to look different and...
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Reconstructed linen skirt with wool felt embellishment
If I would have known that I was going to join and start posting I would have taken pictures of this project in progress. As it is, you'll have to settle for a description! I had this skirt that I...
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Pleated Flowing Skirt - Purple border print
This skirt pattern is a basic pleated skirt, but has several views for different lenghts & styles. Easy to make & if material is very silky, flowing fabric you may need to line or...
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Granddaughter's Silk Charmuse wedding gown
2 commentsWedding gown I created for my granddaughter who wanted this silk charmuse and it did not have enough body to it so I had to baste silk organza to the 10 yards of fabric. May I say I hope not to...
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Route 66 Apron
1 commentMy hubby loves Route 66, so when I found the fabric I knew I had to make this apron for him. I used McCalls Pattern 2233.
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Christening Ensemble Made from Vintage Pattern
For my granddaughter's christening, I created a three-piece, lined ensemble made with light weight ivory wool and accented with pearl trim on the hat and dress. The coat and hat (shown) were made...
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1887 Silk Bat
5 commentsI draped and drafted pattern pieces to create this silk bat costume. I began this project by building an 1886 corset pattern from another issue of 'La Mode Illustree'. I adapted it to...
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Sally and Jack Halloween Costumes 2009
2 commentsI've been making Halloween costumes for my kids since they were toddlers. It's always fun with my daughter. Sally and Jack is what she wanted for her and her hubby. I took a few scraps of...
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Little Sewing Bag
I am forever losing my sewing tools, so when I saw the Little Black Sewing Bag in July's issue of Threads, I knew I had to make one. I can't tell you how much time and irritation it...
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GIVEAWAY @ StitchnStudio
Come by and enter for a chance to win this Orange Felted Bucket Bag. Entering is easy! http://stitchnstudio.blogspot.com
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Re-use Wool Coat
6 commentsAs course work for one of my pattern drafting classes I had to make a modern womens jacket by recycling men's wool garments I found at thrift stores. In the end I cheated a little, and used a full...
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Cuada Upcycled Denims Shoulder Bag
4 commentsI made this Bag from a mix of old Denims, and fabric scraps. I cut around the garment pockets and attached them to some gray cotton and a print fabric that I had cut from a hem. Then I used...
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Flouncy blouse
4 commentsI sketched this flouncy blouse to do something with some gorgeous blue fabric I had. I then draped my design, made a muslin and this is the end result. I used an asymmetrical flounce across the...
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summer sewing
4 commentsA summer dress in my favorite color, purple. I used Mccalls 5586 for the top combined with Simpicity 2359 on the bottom. I embellished it with sew on jewels for a pretty look.
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The Necessary Art of Puttering
The Necessary Art of Puttering A rainy afternoon all to myself, with no particular goal in mind, except to rekindle my creative muses, leads me to wander about my studio, taking stock of...
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Thistle Cottage Studio's Summer: A Beehive of Creativity!
Thistle Cottage Studio Blog Thistle Cottage Studio's Summer Camp: A Beehive of Creativity! This may well be Thistle Cottage Studio's most creatively inspired group of Summer Camp...
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Sumo Shirt
1 commentI was given a couple of boxes of vintage fabric (Craigslist freebies). As I was looking through it, I came across these 2 pieces of sumo wrestler prints. I didn't know what I would do with them until...
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DIY Boho Dress
This is one of 5 DIY Tutorials i submitted for "The Ultimate DIY Blogger" Challenge. The challenge is determined by Reader votes, so i need as many votes as i can get. I get alot of Blog...
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Owly shirt
I made this shirt to look nearly identical to the pattern front. I used great owl and splatter cotton quilting fabric from M'Liss Rae Hawley.
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Two piece wedding dress
1 commentI made this wedding dress as two pieces. I used commercial patterns for both pieces. Corset The top is a satin boned victorian-style corset lined with cotton. I used Laughing Moon's Dore corset...
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corset top made from an old shirt
6 commentsThis is a corset top I made using one of my husbands old shirts, it was my second attempt as the first one didn't work out(a problem with the rigilene boning that I rectified in this one). It was my...
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Summer Sun Dress
1 commentThis is a sun dress I just finished. It is my own design and made from silk. The bodice is lined with silk as well and I draped chiffon around the neck and back. If you would like...
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Protect Embroidery Hoops from adhesive overspray with the Hoop Shield
1 commentI 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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black jacket by Georgette Pedigo
1 commentblack jacket in suede and silk one side shows the silk as contrast, sleeves are white black, arrow design.
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