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Cuada Upcycled Denims Shoulder Bag

Cuada, member | August 12th, 20104 comments

I 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

CherieFrid, member | August 5th, 20104 comments

I 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

livestosew, member | August 4th, 20104 comments

A 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

orsinimedici1951, member | August 2nd, 2010

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!

orsinimedici1951, member | August 2nd, 2010

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

deChez, member | August 1st, 20101 comment

I 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

AvidAccents, member | July 29th, 2010

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

CherieFrid, member | July 27th, 2010

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

CherieFrid, member | July 27th, 20101 comment

I 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

cuddlypersephone, member | July 25th, 20106 comments

This 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

Mazing101, member | July 23rd, 20101 comment

This 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

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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black jacket by Georgette Pedigo

gettegorge, member | July 22nd, 20101 comment

black jacket in suede and silk one side shows the silk as contrast, sleeves are white black, arrow design.

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Red meets glam

babipalacol, member | July 22nd, 20101 comment

Chic and Sassy

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Little Dresses for Africa

rcratty, member | July 21st, 20102 comments

Little Dresses for Africa is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to distribute dresses to little girls in remote villages of Africa. Nancy's Notions employees are teaming up with this...

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Old skirt meets old jeans.

deChez, member | July 20th, 20104 comments

The jeans needed some personality....the skirt doesn't fit anymore....why not?

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Thread Painting

deChez, member | July 20th, 20104 comments

This is my first attempt at thread painting (aka free motion embroidery). This was all done on the sewing machine using a straight stitch, and a modified zig-zag stitch. I completed most of the...

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Fabric Flower Embellishments

LindaMatthews, member | July 19th, 20102 comments

I've been designing handbags and purses lately and I love this particular handbag design. The top opening is assymetrical, and the black, white and gold spotted fabric prints make it striking. Once...

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Top and Pant

Thendral, member | July 16th, 20102 comments

Again this dress is for my daughter. Used feather stitch to decorate it.

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Adorable Drawstring Bag

SerendipityMuse, member | July 11th, 2010

I made another drawstring bag, following the directions here with a few changes; this one was a “commission” piece for a friend, who provided me with both the main fabric and the...

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Men's Jacket Repair

GeoaDesigns, member | July 8th, 2010

Please visit my blog at http://www.geoadesigns.com/blog.html to find out how I tackled this project. Feel free to post comments here or email me.

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Bridesmaid dresses

Balazs, member | July 8th, 20101 comment

Bridesmaid dresses made for my wedding. Used McCall's 5292. One dress altered to longer skirt. Very easy to use pattern, and only had to look at the directions for one dress...

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My Wedding dress!

Balazs, member | July 8th, 20103 comments

When trying on wedding dresses, I couldn't get myself to find a dress I really liked at a price that was reasonable. So I decided to take ideas from many dresses and make it myself! nbspUsed...

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Designing a quilt

Kstana, member | July 8th, 2010

This is decidedly not my Grandma's quilt project. I was looking for some fun and interesting designs to use for embroidery and stumbled across mandalas on a website and it struck me how easily...

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The Li'l Lizzy Hipster Messenger Bag

SundayGirl, member | July 7th, 2010

This bag measures about 9" high and about 7 1/2" wide. The strap is about 42". There is a zipper closure on the front. The bag is fully lined, and there are no exposed seams inside. There is a pocket...

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Studio Wristlet Giveaway

tamk, member | July 7th, 2010

Want a chance to win a new wristlet in Amy butlers Lotus collection? This is a great little bag for a quick trip out the door or a date night. Entering is easy, visit my blog for more...

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Pretty Little Drawstring Bag

SerendipityMuse, member | July 7th, 20102 comments

I found some instructions on the Threads website here (see this page for instructions) for an adorable drawstring bag. I am trying to be both thrifty and environmentally aware, and I...

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The Cameo Bag & Fabric Flower Brooch

SundayGirl, member | July 6th, 20102 comments

This is the last bag I designed and just finished sewing and photographing. This bag measures about 11 1/2"w at the top, 6 1/2"w at the bottom, 10"h, with a 3" gusset and 8" handle dropThere...

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The Madison Bag

SundayGirl, member | July 6th, 2010

This is The Madison Bag I designed. I used Cotton Candy in lime by Sweetwater for Clothworks to make this bag. It is about 14" at its widest, 11.5" high with a 4" gusset. It has 2 outside pockets...

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DIY Easy Studded Blazer Giveaway*****

AvidAccents, member | July 6th, 2010

This is a blazer i recently studded and glammed all out. These iron-on studs make the process sooooooo easy! And you could win some. Im having THE ULTIMATE DIY GIVEAWAY on my blog right now...

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StitchnStudio Wholesale

tamk, member | July 6th, 2010

This is my first wholesale order for StitchnStudio. 1. Large Tote/Weekend Bag 2. Medium size clutch If you would like to read the entire story visit my blog...

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Thistle Cottage Studio : My Creative Process

orsinimedici1951, member | July 4th, 20101 comment

Thistle Cottage Studio Blog 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...

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Amber's Gown

SvenskaTN, member | July 4th, 20102 comments

This dress was created for my future step daughter in law... she had fallen for a lovely lace gown, but it wasn't quite right... so I went to work to make it all hers. It is heavily beaded...

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Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow

tamk, member | July 3rd, 20102 comments

Beautiful mixed textiles in creams and white. Vintage 2 1/2 in. metal rose pin makes a statement at center stage. Cream hand crocheted romantic trim measures 4 inches. White pillow center. Round...

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June Sewing

Luxiraj, member | July 3rd, 2010

Well all except the floral print frock (yellow) were made in June. The frock was made today. Angrakha - Maroon Dress is a traditional outfit worn by Royalty here in India. This has made...

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The Making of a Memory

tamk, member | July 2nd, 2010

I wanted to share a project with you that I just finished. I had a convo in my Etsy shop from a young lady who"s mother had passed away. She wanted to know if I could do a custom order for 3 bags...

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Womens Handmade Studio Hobo Bag

tamk, member | June 30th, 2010

This purse is made in a 100% cotton fabric in various shades of blue,celadon,and brown. Modern print. Burlap top that has blue weaved in. Outside has metal snap closure. Large front pocket with snap...

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Learning to Sew A Regency Dress: From Scratch

Nargis25, member | June 30th, 20101 comment

This is a first attempt to make a Regency dress with a pattern that I had on hand. McCall M5696 is a great pattern for modern-day garments however I would love to get my hands on a Regency dress...

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Tote an ATTITUDE

tamk, member | June 29th, 20102 comments

I wanted to share with you one of my projects from the weekend. I made this Tote Bag in Amy Butlers Lotus Collection. Aren't the colors gorgeous? The brown and pink fabric flowers are removable, that...

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Blue and White Skirt and Top

kkegeland, member | June 29th, 20102 comments

So when my grandmother from North Dakota passed away some years back I found some vintage fabric tucked away in her house. A few years ago I began designing this outfit. It was inspired from a modern...

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