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Granddaughter new dress
4 commentsthis 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"
2 commentsI 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
2 commentsAbout 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
1 commentThis 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
8 commentsThis 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
1 commentThe 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
9 commentsThis 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
3 commentsThis 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
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
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
1 commentsummer dresses that she likes. They all have room for growth.
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T Shirt Dress
3 commentsThis is another one of my designs for a T Shirt Fashion Show at a local university.
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Dress for First Communion
5 commentsI 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
8 commentsThis 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
6 commentsThese 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
4 commentsI 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
3 commentsI 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
4 commentsI 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!!
14 commentsThis 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
1 commentI 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
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
2 commentsI 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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Grey Gardens Dress
2 commentsThis 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
2 commentsThis 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
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
4 commentsFor 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
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
1 commentBridesmaid 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!
3 commentsWhen 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
1 commentThis 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
1 commentZebra 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
2 commentsI 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
1 commentThis 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
2 commentsA bit of lacy fabric and a little bit more embellishment.
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Pink and Green Daisy Trimmed Dress
2 commentsDress 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
1 commentHere 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
4 commentsA 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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Infinity Dress
3 commentsI found this design online and thought it looked amazing so I gave it a go. I'm so pleased with the outcome! The link is...
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