reader's closet - collar - Threads
Coffee N Cream Long Sleeve Men's Shirt
The fabric used for this beautiful shirt is georgette. I like the look and flow of georgette for men's shirts because it is light and airy but not "see-thru" I love making shirts out of unusual...
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lace festival idrija 2007
6 commentshere are some photos from the same festival only one year before. our task was to recreate old collar patterns (papirc) into something fresh and new.
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Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat
5 commentsThis 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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Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936
7 commentsThe words "dapper" and "natty" come to mind when I wear my 1936 seersucker jacket. This was the first project my sewing teacher helped me with, six years ago, when I was despairing of ever...
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Fairy dress
1 commentThis 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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Faux Suede Jacket and skirt
I used a Vogue pattern to make this suit. The jacket is faux suede. Jacket pattern needed to be altered as a shawl collar never fits a large bust properly.
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The Garden Party
2 commentsThe Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...
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