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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow...

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MAD Hatter

MAD Hatter

I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made.  I made the long, coat out of cordoroy. The cuffs are...

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1890's Victoriana Day Outfit.

1890's Victoriana Day Outfit.

I made the skirt from a Truly Victorian pattern TV 292 Bell Skirt. The base fabric is a gray colonial strip quilting cotton. The trim is 10 mts of light pink double faced satin ribbon and a beautiful...

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Needle Felted Swirly Jacket

Needle Felted Swirly Jacket

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A lined, fitted jacket with asymmetrical collar and front closing, princess seams and shoulder pads.  I purchased the swirly felted wool jacket fabric while on vacation in Innsbruck, Austria a...

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Some broochs

Some broochs

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This brooch is very automnal accesory. Can you put in your jacket, jersey or bag. I hope that you like it. Sorry but my english isn't too good.

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Simple sewing projects

Simple sewing projects

These are my newest project. Not done as good as I would like to be but is a start for small  wall hangings for children and anyone really. Two small plastic rings sewn to back for hanging ease...

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Seeing with new eyes

Seeing with new eyes

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The article in Threads issue 144 "Well Vested" gave me some new vision.  I noticed that as there was no facing my piece of rayon that was the same on both sides would work.  It turned out...

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Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket

Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket

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Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires.  The linen is a...

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Easy Summer Linen Jacket

Easy Summer Linen Jacket

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For easy summer sewing I used Loes Hinse's Bolero Jacket #5106 which I had used before and liked the casual fit & ease of construction - no interfacing, no lining. The fabric is a medium weight...

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Summer Stripes

Summer Stripes

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I started with only 1 yard each of the green/periwinkle iridescent linen and the striped linen and a half yard of the periwinkel ribbed linen.  Because I wanted a jacket, skirt and top I...

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Handkerchief Linen Boy's Shirt

Handkerchief Linen Boy's Shirt

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Handkerchief Linen Boy's Shirt. Machine embroidery featured on center front box pleat. French seams at shoulders and side seams. Serger finished seam allowances along facings, armscyes, and...

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Restyled T-shirts

Restyled T-shirts

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What can we do with the T-shirts we don't wear anymore, but they are still new or look new?   Everyone has T shirts in their closet. We either give them away, throw them, or use itnbspas...

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Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat

Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat

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This was an easy and versitile coat to make, I made it out of gold drapery taffeta that has jaquard lines throughout the fabric.  I found the most beautiful rhinestone buttons and it just so...

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book of pockets, back pack

book of pockets, back pack

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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...

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Fairy dress

Fairy dress

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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...

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