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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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Fuchsia Fantasy

alliebird, member | November 2nd, 20116 comments

!The idea for my prom dress was formed long before a stitch was taken. I wanted to make something that would truly stand out because I wanted to wear it to at least two big events-my senior...

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Fashion Week Party

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 2011

Normal 0 0 1 172 983 8 1 1207 11.1287 0 0 0 This look I threw together for a party during New York Fashion Week. The shirt is made from blue and white cotton gingham I purchased from my...

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Party Ensemble-- "Lots and Lots of Lace"

bumboali, member | November 2nd, 2011

This cute party ensemble is perfect for the girl who wants to really stand out in a crowd. 95% of this entire outfit was handsewn, be it the lace shorts, the floral crosage, or the lace tunic. It was...

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Layering Back In TIme for Comfort and Warmth/Economic Decisions

lilmarm52nj, member | November 2nd, 2011

Sign Of The Times.. I took this time to design something more affordable..variable and useable for the times..The economy has been so bad, I can buy an inexpensive but user friendly cottonand...

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Night on the Town

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 0 0 1 312 1779 14 3 2184 11.1287 0 0 0 These pieces I made and styled together for a night on the town with friends here in New York City where I live. The jacket is made of...

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Spring Garden Party Ensemble

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 0 0 1 291 1660 13 3 2038 11.1287 0 0 0 I designed and created this ensemble for a friend's Springtime Garden Party. I knew it would be a wonderful party with wonderful friends so I...

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Victorian dress

Geerex, member | November 2nd, 2011

I made this dress for a trip to Boston. Thanks to Truly Victorian patterns I was able to make this dress without too many problems. I made changes to the front jacket and vest lowering...

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Rose's gallery #4

Rtamler, member | November 2nd, 20112 comments

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Rose's gallery #3

Rtamler, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

In 1983 I acquired a Bernina Matic 910 electronic sewing machine, which I love. Every process (with the exception of the framing of the needlepoint purse) was done by me exclusively. I...

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Tote & wristlet

lfinkenb, member | November 2nd, 2011

This is a tote & wristlet that I made for my best friend's mother in law, the pink portion was a dress she wore when she was pregnant with her son many yrs ago, so now it is a uable keepsake!!

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Monster's Inc Halloween Costumes

Hoadie34, member | November 2nd, 2011

Used paper mache to make the body for Mike and green fleece to make the shoe covers. Used wire from inside a play tunnel to make the body of Boo and covered it with pubple felt. Added clothes...

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"Dress for Halloween"

CarterCaden, member | November 2nd, 2011

I designed this dress myself. It was a Halloween Dress for my son's girlfriend

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Carmon Marinade Square Dance Dress on a budget!

GodSewedFirst, member | November 2nd, 20113 comments

I have been forever grateful that I taught myself to sew. In our changing economic times sewing has freed me from the bondage of believing I needed a vast amount of income in order to dress...

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Indian Saree

AtelierDesigns, member | November 1st, 20113 comments

This elegant saree was made for a guest at an Indian wedding. The saree fabric is a blend of silk and cotton. The blouse was made from the end and borders of the saree fabric length. Tiny piping was...

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Elegant Lace Dress

AtelierDesigns, member | November 1st, 20112 comments

This is my own design. The lace is an irridescent metallic lace underlined with one layer of silk chiffon over a layer of shimmery silk taffeta. The sleeves of the bolero are adapted from Vogue...

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Halloween Costume Contest

Rubyvermillion, member | November 1st, 20112 comments

My home made Russian Nesting Doll costume. I made a chicken wire form for the shape around my dress form then draped canvas around. The head is lined with 1" thick sheet foam, and there are three...

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Halloween Costume Contest....Obama/Osama St Louis

Profireman, member | November 1st, 2011

President Obama carrying a box marked "Property Seal Team SIX" which holds Osama Bin Laden with a rocket through his head, covered in blood .

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More Cute than Cowardly Lion

kalinab, member | November 1st, 2011

Our family dressed up as the Wizard of Oz characters this year. My 1 year-old got to be the more-cute-than-cowardly lion. I used McCall's pattern M6105 to create the look. I modified the pattern for...

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Mary Poppins

jnageotte, member | October 31st, 2011

This halloween I decided to be "practically perfect in every way" and dress as Mary Poppins! Inspired by both the classic film and the Broadway Production, I made a coat using Simplicity 2581. The...

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Star Burst Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".

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Puff/Biscuit Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This quilt has individual squares that are hand stuffed. The top is cotton. The back is flannel. Fabrics include zebra print, fuchsia, black and green. It measures 36"x36".

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HEIRLOOM BABY ENSEMBLE

Carly_Sue, member | October 31st, 20112 comments

My granddaughter Ashlee requested an heirloom outfit for her new baby daughter, my first great, Aubrey Sarah. I shipped the outfit to TX on October 04, 2011 and then I saw this contest in...

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Brinks Burglar

ToryAnders, member | October 31st, 2011

I used two cardboard boxes, one large, one medium. I cut all the flaps off. I glued them together with very strong glue and let dry overnight. I then spray painted the boxes silver. I again let this...

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In honor of our Soldiers

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...

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Lions and tiger and bears OH MY!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

For my 3rd grandsons first Halloween I fell in love with a pattern for a lion, McCalls 8938 pattern. I made the pattern with soft flannel fabric, using some of the slipper sole fabric for the...

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Another costume for another Grandson!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...

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My Costumes

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

My Grandson is a huge Star Wars fan and wanted me to make him a star wars costume for halloween, There are no patterns for them so I fashioned that costume myself. I made the main body by making a...

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BooBerry Cereal Ghost Costume

crystalMHL, member | October 30th, 2011

Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle...

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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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AHHH ALIENS HAVE LANDED

liljerseygurl86, member | October 29th, 2011

Jayden’s Alien costume is a ride-on UFO was handmade from a variety of materials. His Alien costume was made from thermal pajamas adorned with space shapes made out of foam fabric and duct...

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Halloween

sew4love, member | October 29th, 2011

Costume made with basic baby sleeper pattern with added spider features, using fleece fabric.

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Ponyo, Ponyo, fishy of the sea

rlynn, member | October 29th, 2011

My 3 year old LOVES Ponyo and asked to be her for Halloween. I used a classic Western style girl's dress, but replaced the typical collar with a Mandarin collar. I made a pair of bloomers...

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Rose's gallery #2

Rtamler, member | October 28th, 20112 comments

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Rose's gallery #1

Rtamler, member | October 28th, 20113 comments

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Bridesmaid dress, prom dress, clubbing dress - take your pick

DevineInspired, member | October 28th, 20114 comments

I love challenges and I decided to try to make the most beautiful, functional garment out of something headed to the dump. I used a car cover that had been out in the Alaska elements for over...

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Alice

Falloficarus, member | October 27th, 20111 comment

After seeing screenshots for the game and one for the dress-I knew I had to make it. It was so beautiful and detailed. I knew it would be a challenge but I also knew that it would prove to be a good...

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Prettiest Purse

nursezizi, member | October 26th, 2011

My daughter LOVES purses right now. Determined to have her costume reflect her current "favorite things" I brainstormed and put her halloween costume project into action. It is all made by momma...

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