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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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Pretty in White Shirt

Linda74Sews, member | April 2nd, 20133 comments

One can never have enough white shirts. I love the look of a crisp white shirt and love the fact that you can wear them with any color of pant or skirt. This one is a rather basic white shirt that I...

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Silk Roses & Crystal Tiara

alittlebirdsaid, member | April 1st, 2013

Silk Roses with crystal flowers. Tiara

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Lavender Linen Hearts

alittlebirdsaid, member | April 1st, 20131 comment

Stamped linen heart filled with lavender. Felt edging.

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Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

Erica_M, member | March 28th, 20131 comment

It was 100% upcycled using blue jeans and cargo pants. Each flower and leaf was made separately, and then joined using whipstich to make a very original applique table runner. Each flower and leaf...

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Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

Erica_M, member | March 25th, 20131 comment

This upcycled bag made out of a child's cargo pant is perfect for a everyday purse. It is ready for rugged wear but still feminine with the cute beaded detail and the floral buttons. It is...

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A Peg Skirt Tutorial

Sewbussted, member | March 23rd, 20131 comment

A lovely skirt that is easy to draft. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-peg-skirt-tutorial.html

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Quilted place mats and table runner

SewMusical, member | March 22nd, 20131 comment

I'm not a quilter. However, I was helping in the sewing classes at the high school a lot and they were sewing quilts. I decided to use some of my scraps to make quilt blocks - made some between...

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Cute A line

SewingDenise, member | March 22nd, 20131 comment

I used my TNT skirt pattern. With no darts or waistband,it sews up crazy fast. I added a lining and fun red top stitching. I almost changed my mind on the buttons but I'm glad that I stayed with the...

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Repurposed Pant and scarf to Red Floral Bag with Sequins

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled from a old pair of wool pants and a floral scarf this cute little bag is great when you need something special when going out! I lined it using a pair of upcycled silk pajamas. It has...

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Upcycled Cargo Pants, Quilted Front

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled Cargo Pants and Corte or Tipical Guatemalan material (very sturdy) was quilted into a medium size tote bag. It is fully lined using recycled lining from a dress. The back of the bag has a...

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The Yoking Butterflies Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | March 16th, 2013

A fun and flirty sleeve with a yoke. You can see the post and find the instructions here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/sleeves-on-saturdays_16.html

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Doggie Wedding Tuxedo Shirt

PinkerPaws, member | March 15th, 2013

I made this shirt for my doggie to pose for wedding photos for my daughter's wedding on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. It is a Kwik Sew pattern and the body of the shirt is made from cotton knit fabrics...

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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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Top Stitched Apron

SewingDenise, member | March 8th, 2013

I made this apron as shower gift for a friend. I used multiple rows of top stitching for embellishment. There are more photos on my...

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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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Ethnic dress

Antjie, member | March 6th, 2013

This dress was designed for my daughter living in Zambia.They have to wear an ethnic dress to work on Fridays.The fabric is quite stiff .Seeing that Zambia is close to the equator and very hot...

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The Stylized Dolman Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | March 2nd, 2013

The Stylized Dolman Sleeve is an easy sleeve to draft and great for color blocking. You can see how to draft the sleeve and the entire post here...

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Working with a border print

dsanler, member | March 1st, 2013

When I saw the cover of last month's Threads Magazine, it reminded me of a dress I had made two years ago using a border print fabric. Since I did not want any gathers around my waist, I cut the...

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Kitty's Lunch/Makeup Bag

Sewbussted, member | March 1st, 2013

A wonderful bag with a plastic lining, perfect as a lunch bag or travel makeup bag. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html

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The theater dress

Linda74Sews, member | February 24th, 20133 comments

This is a dress I made for my daughter to replicate one I saw in a women's clothing catalog. The pattern comes from the November issue of the Burda magazine, called the "theater dress". I made it in...

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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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The Psychedelic Circle Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | February 23rd, 20132 comments

Take an ordinary stripe fabric and turn it into something out of this world!! You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/sleeves-on-saturdays_23.html

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The Faux Ruffled Tiered Skirt

Sewbussted, member | February 22nd, 20132 comments

Tiers of faux ruffles make this simple skirt constructed just from rectangles a must notice skirt. You can see the post here...

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The Pelican Gown

Spinnerlady, member | February 22nd, 20134 comments

These are pics of my reproduction of the Pelican Gown, worn by Queen Elizabeth I, in a portrait painted by Nicholas Hilliard. The original gown is red, but I chose to make mine black. Other than...

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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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Inspiration jacket

Susanrose, member | February 20th, 20132 comments

Inspiration jacket is from Burda 8292 made with wheat colored Warsa linen. I screen printed words of inspiration using my own Thermofax screens and charcoal Setacolour textile medium. But words...

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The Haute Hippie Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | February 16th, 20131 comment

The Haute Hippie Sleeve. An easy detail that really sets your sleeves apart!http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/sleeves-on-saturdays_16.html

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Exposed zipper knit top

Linda74Sews, member | February 14th, 2013

Easy knit top from Vogue #8854. I modified the pattern to feature the exposed zipper closure at the front and on the sleeves giving the top a more rustic style. Made in an easy to work with medium...

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Dressy top

Linda74Sews, member | February 14th, 20132 comments

Dressy casual top in polyester faux dupioni. The style is adapted from Vogue #8854 and reflects many changes that include shortening the sleeves to 3/4 length and adding the ruffle trim. I shortened...

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Fleece top

Linda74Sews, member | February 14th, 20131 comment

Easy Vogue #8854 made in an easy to work with fleece. Great for cool days and nights.

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Striped Sweater Set

SewPassionista, member | February 13th, 20131 comment

A Sweater set based on Vogue8819 .The sleeveless top is self drafted with a mitered stripes focal point at center front. I enjoyed the challenge of manipulating the stripes to create this two piece...

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Photographic Prints

dean13, member | February 13th, 20131 comment

These were designed and produced by Dean Renwick Design Studio from fabric we had printed at Spoonflower 3 years ago. The prairie skirt was a photograph by local photographer Caroline Piach, and...

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1890's walking suit of fine Pendelton wool

patwilliams, member | February 12th, 20132 comments

this is an 1890's walking suit, the pale green check and the perwinkle trim are a very fine Pendelton wool. I made the skirt from fine wale cotton corduroy. the trim on the front of the overskirt...

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My Duplicate Dress Form

Sewista, member | February 11th, 20134 comments

Inspired by Kenneth King's lesson on dress form covers and the great results by sewing bloggers I decided to give this a try. I wanted to take it a step further and make my form decorative as well as...

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Guitar Straps

deChez, member | February 11th, 2013

I just wanted to make something different, and while browsing around for inspiration I found a banjo strap someone had made. It was designed, and constructed quite differently from the straps I made...

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The Skeleton Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | February 9th, 2013

An easy treatment that shows off a contrasting fabric in an interesting way. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/sleeves-on-saturdays.html

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saifon

saifonanaya, member | February 9th, 2013

a friend ask me to make something for her so i make this dress for her my D I Y

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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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