reader's closet

Reproduction 1850 Embroidered mantle

SilkyGirl, member | January 27th, 20095 comments

Embroidered silk mantle reproduced from original in my collection. Embroidery was digitized using VIP software and embroidered on my Designer 1.

view details

Spring Jacket

dewdrops, member | January 26th, 20093 comments

I began with a sweatshirt and floral fabrics that I arrange from dark to light from bottom to top, After sewing them on, I couch many funky fibers to the surface and add Chinese button knots for a...

view details

Needle felted coat

dewdrops, member | January 26th, 20094 comments

I made a coat like this in the 70's out of an old army blanket. All my friends wanted one! After all these years I saved the pattern and made another. I used the embellisher to needle felt wool in a...

view details

Wedding Dress - French lace and red beads

lieseliruth, member | January 26th, 20092 comments

A design for a dreamer. A satin dress with a chiffon layer gathered under the bust at the waist, revealing french lace flowers and tiny red beads. Lace and beads also applied to the end of the train...

view details

~Positively Pillowcases~

gossjean, member | January 25th, 2009

In quest to find a project where students don't incur much cost, we began to make pillowcase dresses! This has been one of the most fun and profitable projects we have designednbsp...

view details

~Chef's Hats and Kerchiefs~

gossjean, member | January 25th, 20093 comments

Students in our family and consumer science department have always enjoyed making aprons. This past year we added chef's hats and kerchiefs optional to their sewing portfolio!

view details

~Fooling Around With Fleece~

gossjean, member | January 25th, 2009

Another great 'optional' project that provides students with alternatives to sewing is the no-sew fleece blankets! With two pieces of contrasting fleece, in just a few hours they can have...

view details

~Quite a Quillow~

gossjean, member | January 24th, 2009

Quillows are another simple sewing project for beginners to start on! With just a few yards of fabric and equal yards of contrasting fabric and batting, you can have a quillow in no...

view details

~Travel Pillow~

gossjean, member | January 22nd, 2009

Keep your idle hands busy with a small yo-yo project easy to reach! Here is my latest yo-yo creation, that I work on when I have a few minutes. I keep the project handy in a canvas...

view details

~Yearning for Yo-yo's~

gossjean, member | January 21st, 2009

Yo-yo's are a special project for me! I began when I purchased a set of vintage aprons from Ebay! Much to my dismay, they were full of burns and tears. Much to busy to fuss with the...

view details

~Playing with Plastic Canvas~

gossjean, member | January 21st, 20094 comments

One of my favorite beginning sewing project at school is plastic canvas! It is very inexpensive and really gets the student's creative juices flowing. I have a book that I keep past...

view details

~Vintage Needle Book~

gossjean, member | January 21st, 20092 comments

I was so inspired with your article to create needle books out of cocktail napkins, that I have already started on next year's Christmas gifts! I have been purchasing vintage cocktail napkins...

view details

Man-pron for the BBQ

TeepleAcres, member | January 18th, 2009

My first project for 2009 is complete! At my husband's request, I made him a Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR) BBQ Apron. I used See & Sew pattern number: B4585, but skipped the...

view details

Betsy's Bridesmaids

historytrisha, member | January 17th, 20093 comments

My middle daughter was getting married and I had two more daughters in the wedding, plus needed to consider two girls that might as well be daughters as we figured the budget. It was an afternoon...

view details

HEATHER ROSE'S WEDDING VEIL

TADELM5140, member | January 16th, 200915 comments

Being a seamtress for many years and making costumes for community theater for years, it was only fitting that I make something for my only daughters wedding. Since they decided to get married...

view details

Vogue 1036 white denim jean jacket

sondralewis1, member | January 14th, 20091 comment

Today's Fit By Sandra Betzina jean jacket for Vogue in white denim. Finally!

view details

book of pockets, back pack

FlossieMae, member | January 13th, 20097 comments

I designed these items because I needed something I could not find. If you are like me and want a product that is different yet functional check my shop out nbsp...

view details

homecoming

FlossieMae, member | January 13th, 20094 comments

Faith and I made this dress for the homecoming court at her school. We wanted to achieve a sophisticated look that wasn't over the top. We love to layer sheer fabrics of...

view details

My Daughters Wedding Dress and her Bridesmaid

Sue_Cooper, member | January 13th, 20096 comments

The Wedding dress took many hours to design and construct it is made from Ivory Silk Dupion and is embelished with embroidered roses. I digitised the embroidery with my computer...

view details

McKenna's Chrismas coat and hat/Mommy's capelet

drm3218, member | January 12th, 20092 comments

This is a Daisy Kingdom pattern and Daisy Kingdom fabric which is no longer available.

view details

"Ethereal"

jdjola, member | January 6th, 200919 comments

This is a small collection of dresses that i made for my college graduation fashion show. Designs and patterns my own, hand-dyed fabrics, beading, crochett .

view details

Coat -Burda 7855

AnnsFashionStudio, member | January 5th, 20094 comments

Classic Coat with lapels, back walking slit, lined. Coat A is calf-length and has pockets with flaps. Short coat B has in-seam pockets and accents.

view details

lace festival Idrija 2008 part 1

tejka, member | January 3rd, 20095 comments

This project took place in Idrija, small city in Slovenija, where lace was and still is an important part of life there. Our job was to create a lace dress in a new modern way. Project lasted for 8...

view details

print screen

tejka, member | January 3rd, 20092 comments

This was a T- shirt print screen project. All of the t-shirts were made with no patterns, just by using a 'moment inspiration' and some materials that were left from other projects.

view details

Ultrasuede bucket bag

Sue_Bleiweiss, member | January 2nd, 20091 comment

Ultrasuede bucket bag. Stenciled with Lumiere paint. The pattern is my own. The bag has an adjustable strap and can be converterted to a backpack. Inside is lined in cotton.

view details

Embroidered Jacket

sewntell, member | December 31st, 20083 comments

I copied this idea from an expensive jacket in a magazine using Vogue 7976 and edited designs from Pfaff.

view details

REVERSIBLE DRESS

i4trends, member | December 30th, 20082 comments

I wanted to create something that is stylish and helps a girl in this horrible econmy. 1 CUTE DRESS 2 great DESIGNS!!! 3 layers of soft Indian Voille & cotton Lawn... A sweet, sexy...

view details

Pam's Evening Hobo

sewingpurses, member | December 29th, 20089 comments

This is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...

view details

Experimental Design

Stinkerbell, member | December 23rd, 20086 comments

This is a design I came up with for an experimental design class I was taking. I was inspired by the Rococo period and the very over the top garments created during an era when they didn't have...

view details

Aprons, Aprons, Aprons

TeepleAcres, member | December 21st, 20082 comments

I've been thinking of making an apron for two years now. Mom got me this wonderful book A is for Aprons by Nathalie Mornu for my birthday. So, I dusted off my machine, found an old...

view details

Hand painted silk dress

MandiB, member | December 20th, 20083 comments

Made for a holiday party, it's hand painted (with silk dyes) on silk charmeuse, lined with hand dyed silk habotai, with details added using Shiva oilsticks. The sash is purchased silk duppioni with a...

view details

Evening Purse

Cashroomlady, member | December 19th, 20088 comments

Hand quilting and embellishments of floss and ribbon, of my own design.

view details

Embroidered Denim Jacket

elfstone, member | December 18th, 20083 comments

Purchased brushed denim print from upholstery store. Altered a Palmer Pletsch jacket pattern. Since I'm triangle shape had to alter the pattern to fit my hip size. Chose the peacock feather designs...

view details

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody

SelenaEon, member | December 17th, 200815 comments

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...

view details

Kids at work

smartsewing, member | December 16th, 20081 comment

This is one of their projects.

view details

Fairy dress

SelenaEon, member | December 15th, 20082 comments

This wonderful design is beautiful and comfortable at the same time. It has a unique braided neckline, empire waist and a skirt covered in gathered petals. When you spin, the dress looks amazing! The...

view details

Linen Wool mix

tricone, member | December 15th, 20084 comments

This was made for a fuller figured lady.

view details

Let's Face It!

JEHuskey, member | December 15th, 200812 comments

These are purses and purse kits with hand painted faces. I enjoy creating these fun faces...they make me laugh. They also provide interesting conversational pieces!

view details

Zoe's Dedication Gown

ashesdesign, member | December 15th, 200818 comments

I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...

view details

Elegant Golden Living Room Windows

MDesign7, member | December 14th, 20082 comments

I love to mix up fabrics and patterns. This window fashion is my own design. I wanted to share it with you to show how you can mix patterns and trims to create an elegant style. To make...

view details

Threads - for people who love to sew

reader's closet - Threads

reader's closet

Special Sections

narrowed by

narrow results