reader's closet - dress

Granddaughter new dress

lvstosew, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

this is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern

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They Don't Call It The Infiite Dress For Nuthin"

sophronia, member | January 14th, 20122 comments

I made this very versatile dress from the famous Infiite Dress pattern from the 70"s. The pattern is for sale!

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My Vintage Inspired Party Outfit

Aunt_Jennie, member | October 19th, 20112 comments

About a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion...

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Basic Black Dress

Stormee, member | October 14th, 20111 comment

This dress was so much fun to make. The Sophia Double Knit is easy to sew and ultra comfortable fabric that feels soft with excellent drape. The added spandex makes it easy for all body types...

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New Look 6824 Summer Dress Sew Along

Mahogany_Stylist, member | September 13th, 20118 comments

This summer I participated in the Summer Dress Sew Along. I decided to make a special dress. A dress that included some special sewing techniques. Susan Khalje's article in the May...

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Chartreuse & Lilac Reunion dress

loyl, member | July 3rd, 20111 comment

The perfect dress!!! It took me quite a long time to figure out what to make for my 10 year high school reunion, but after searching I found the perfect dress. It's Burda 6/2010 #124. I wanted a...

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Cennetta's Passion - Vogue 1205

Mahogany_Stylist, member | June 9th, 20119 comments

This is my favorite dress of the season. I used a knit from Joann's Fabric for the dress and an animal swimsuit knit for Hancock's. I purchased the tricot lining from Vogue Fabrics in...

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Cennetta's Passion - Vogue 1250

Mahogany_Stylist, member | June 9th, 20113 comments

This is one of several dresses that I made this spring (2011). I call this the easiest dress ever. Only three pieces that sewed up in two hours. I plan to make it again. Next...

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Kelly's custom party dress

loyl, member | May 2nd, 2011

I made this custom fit dress for my friend for her Christmas party. For my design I made the center in black silk and the rest in a mix fabric silver grayish semi stretch fabric. Having the dark...

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Multi-purpose Garment

marybethb, member | April 5th, 2011

I was doing some internet research looking for one of those convertible dress things that you can wear many ways, but the couple that I found and that have been heavily retailed really donrsquot...

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3 Maternity Dresses for Daughter

livestosew, member | March 7th, 20111 comment

summer dresses that she likes. They all have room for growth.

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T Shirt Dress

sophronia, member | February 10th, 20113 comments

This is another one of my designs for a T Shirt Fashion Show at a local university.

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Dress for First Communion

sophronia, member | January 23rd, 20115 comments

I made this dress long distance for my grandaughter with about a week notice and measurements from her Dad! The dress is all white satin with white tulle underneath. I shirred the bodice just to make...

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Tshirt to wedding gown

sophronia, member | January 23rd, 20118 comments

This wedding gown I created from mens 2XX white t shirts and one ladies white t shirt. I dyed the shirts, stones and buttons pink. The gown was modeled in a t shirt fashion show at...

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Cennetta's Passion

Mahogany_Stylist, member | January 3rd, 20116 comments

These dresses were made by me using NL6824. I wanted a new LBD; this is the result of that desire. The fabric is from Vogue Fabrics on Roosevelt Rd in Chicago.

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Roaring 20s Opulent dress and faux fur tippet

loyl, member | December 20th, 20104 comments

I made this opulent hand fringed silk and hand beaded flapper-esque dress for a challenge, but I got in the top 50. I was inspired by the 1920s for how beautiful, free, intricate and opulent...

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formal gown for cruise

livestosew, member | December 6th, 20103 comments

I sewed this for a formal ball night on a cruise. My husband bought me this gorgeous silk fabric. I didn't want to waste any of this costly fabric, so I made the mini train on the...

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FAUX BOWS Dress

cloudyhn, member | November 5th, 20104 comments

I almost forgot this contest as I was so busy with other projects and Christmas stuff. Then yesterday I told myself I should've enter something cause I love Threads. And this is fornbsp25th...

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A golden wedding dress!!

nanacosta, member | October 22nd, 201014 comments

This dress is made in silk duppioni color soft gold. It has a ballony skirt divided in 8 petals. At the center of each petal, I put a big tear that has been machine embroidered and...

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One Hour Art Deco dress

loyl, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

I made this asymmetrical dress from the crafty stylish tutorial. It took me a little longer than 1-hour, but worth it. I made it for a wedding rehearsal. It was very comfy. I cut a light weight...

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Princess Dress Give Away

StitchesByJeni, member | September 30th, 2010

I am going a princess dress give away and would love it if you come and enter for a chance to win. http://stitchesbyjeni.blogspot.com/

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Fleur Di Lis Little Girl Dress

NanooDesigns, member | September 22nd, 20102 comments

I made this dress for a little Saints Fan for her 3rd birthday. I added piping along the front panel and an embroidered fleur di lis.

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Flowery dress

ranzin, member | September 19th, 20102 comments

A black dress with flowers. I made the pattern myself.

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Grey Gardens Dress

VerityClothing, member | September 10th, 20102 comments

This is a dress that I made by altering a vintage Simplicity pattern. For more information, please feel free to check out the entry on my...

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Cotton Candy Dress

VerityClothing, member | September 2nd, 20102 comments

This was made using parts of a vintage dress, and some recycled materials. If you would like more info: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/cotton-candy-dress/

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I Love the '80s Dress

VerityClothing, member | September 2nd, 2010

For more info on this creation, please feel free to check out this entry on my blog: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/i-love-the-80s-dress/

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Birthday Sundress

VerityClothing, member | September 2nd, 20104 comments

For more info about this reconstruction, please check out the entry on my blog: http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/birthday-sundress/

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DIY Boho Dress

AvidAccents, member | July 29th, 2010

This is one of 5 DIY Tutorials i submitted for "The Ultimate DIY Blogger" Challenge. The challenge is determined by Reader votes, so i need as many votes as i can get. I get alot of Blog...

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Bridesmaid dresses

Balazs, member | July 8th, 20101 comment

Bridesmaid dresses made for my wedding. Used McCall's 5292. One dress altered to longer skirt. Very easy to use pattern, and only had to look at the directions for one dress...

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My Wedding dress!

Balazs, member | July 8th, 20103 comments

When trying on wedding dresses, I couldn't get myself to find a dress I really liked at a price that was reasonable. So I decided to take ideas from many dresses and make it myself! nbspUsed...

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Learning to Sew A Regency Dress: From Scratch

Nargis25, member | June 30th, 20101 comment

This is a first attempt to make a Regency dress with a pattern that I had on hand. McCall M5696 is a great pattern for modern-day garments however I would love to get my hands on a Regency dress...

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Zebra Print Dress for DD

Luxiraj, member | June 11th, 20101 comment

Zebra print dress made for my daughter. Made using leftover fabric ( i had earlier made cowl neck tunic using the same fabric)

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Springing up Pink

GeoaDesigns, member | May 18th, 20102 comments

I wanted to make an exciting yet soft summer dress that would be great for a little outdoor BBQ. The fabric and zipper was purchased from Fabric Mart (my favorite fabric store) - the fusible...

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Adorable Tunic Dress

cloudyhn, member | May 5th, 20101 comment

This tunic dress was made from pre-embroidered 100% cotton with cotton lace, satin pink flowers and pearl cristal beads. This is my design and no pattern related. After completely finishing the...

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April Sewing Brings May Flowers

sohaute, member | May 3rd, 20102 comments

A bit of lacy fabric and a little bit more embellishment.

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Pink and Green Daisy Trimmed Dress

myrayeretsky, member | April 26th, 20102 comments

Dress made from McCall's 5616, using cotton printed with a patchwork design in chartreuse and pinks, black, white, turquoise and contrasted with black broadcloth. Neckline trimmed with...

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Lovely Christian Dior Style Dress for Spring

cloudyhn, member | April 26th, 20101 comment

Here is another dress for Spring I made this weekend. It's stretching twill cotton. Inspired by Dior style and spring colors. The Floral print and solid orange are really go together. The Diors...

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Vintage Style Spring Dress

Kim_Scripture, member | April 19th, 20104 comments

A sweet, vintage wrap dress made from Butterick 4790. 100% cotton fabrics with the front and back from coordinated prints. A third coordinated print was used for the handcut...

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