reader's closet - embellishment - Threads
The Rose Sweater
3 commentsAfter seeing a gorgeous Anthropologie sweater for over 400.00 I decided I could make my own version. I recycled a white knit sweater with a Peter Pan collar for the project. It was great quality...
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Britney Spears costume in Las Vegas for Halloween
I made this for someone who was entering a costume contest in Las Vegas. She said that people stopped her in the street for a picture with her! I designed this starting with a "union...
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Reconstructed linen skirt with wool felt embellishment
If I would have known that I was going to join and start posting I would have taken pictures of this project in progress. As it is, you'll have to settle for a description! I had this skirt that I...
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Niece's Wedding Projects
My niece is getting married in August, and her colors are chocolate brown and "Tiffany" blue. I used designs from Urban Threads and reworked them using Embird software. I'm still learning how to use...
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Peach Tea Gown
3 commentsThis is my interpretation of an Edwardian tea gown. I purchased the pre-beaded silk sleeves (2 sets) in a peach color, and they set the tone, and color scheme for the entire projectnbspThere...
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First granddaughter's wedding dress
27 commentsI recently had the honor of making a wedding dress for my first granddaughter, Brittany Blount Chemin. I used Duchess Satin and silk organdy to construct the main part of the dress. To...
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Beaded Ribbon-woven Linen Jacket
1 commentThis original design was constructed using my Counterpoints Jacket pattern. The medium weight linen was the perfect canvas to showcase my woven ribbon technique. After drawing out warp...
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Felt like Irises Blouse
7 commentsFelt inspired one day remembering these iris flowers in from of my apartment building where I grew up. I knew that once they bloom spring time began. Memories and nature inspired me to make a flowy...
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