reader's closet - fabric - Threads
Purple and Green?
4 commentsI just finished this one. The chain is actually wood so its lighter than it looks. Its made from weaverly fabric and lavander lamb skin leather. With a snap closure and open pocket on...
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Collage Vest
1 commentAfter discovering Kayla Kennington in the March issue of Threads, I located an old issue, Threads Jan. 2001 issue #92, and a quick run to her web site,( Kayla Kenningtoncomnbspand...
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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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Batik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers
1 commentBatik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers
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Daughter's Maternity Outfit
This is a sheer loose top for the summer with knit pants and a little jacket for spring.
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Organizing Your Stash
3 commentsKeeping my sewing space from becoming disorganized and chaotic, especially during the holidays, is a job in itself. When my workspace is chaotic I lose motivation. A flash of brilliance...
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The Lady of the Lake
1 commentThis dress is inspired by my love of fantasy and historical movies. I used Simplicity pattern #2573 and made some adjustments such as removing the shoulder strap and using loops instead of...
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Hamburger Halloween Costume
This is the Halloween costume that I made this year. My dog and I were matching hamburgers. I designed my own pattern and only spent about $10 on fabric for the outfits.
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SEXY MARIE ANTOINETTE in Blue for ADULT
2 commentsMy stepdaughter needed a costume for Halloween this year so she asked me to make one. I thought it would be kind of difficult but then it wasn't bad while I was cutting - I drated myself the...
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Re-use Wool Coat
6 commentsAs course work for one of my pattern drafting classes I had to make a modern womens jacket by recycling men's wool garments I found at thrift stores. In the end I cheated a little, and used a full...
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The Cameo Bag & Fabric Flower Brooch
2 commentsThis is the last bag I designed and just finished sewing and photographing. This bag measures about 11 1/2"w at the top, 6 1/2"w at the bottom, 10"h, with a 3" gusset and 8" handle...
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The Madison Bag
This is The Madison Bag I designed. I used Cotton Candy in lime by Sweetwater for Clothworks to make this bag. It is about 14" at its widest, 11.5" high with a 4" gusset. It has 2 outside pockets...
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StitchnStudio Wholesale
This is my first wholesale order for StitchnStudio. 1. Large Tote/Weekend Bag 2. Medium size clutch If you would like to read the entire story visit my blog...
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Thistle Cottage Studio : My Creative Process
1 commentThistle Cottage Studio Blog The Necessary Art of Puttering A rainy afternoon all to myself, with no particular goal in mind, except to rekindle my creative muses, leads me to wander...
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wedding reception, baby, or event place card / favor wallet sized photo frame .pdf instructions to purchase, for 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" photo
purchase .pdf instructions for $1 at www.fabricatedframes.com/epatternInstructionsFabricPhotoFrames.html , for making washable, sewn, fabric photo frames, for wedding receptions, showers, events, and...
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Handwoven Coat
1 commentI wove the fabric for this coat—the tan was my own handspun merino wool and the purple was Harrisville Shetland wool. The pebbly fabric was originally in a honeycomb weave that turned...
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book on amazon.com and lulu.com : Instructions For Making Fabric Photo Frames
Check out httpwwwamazoncomFabricatedFramesInstructionsMakingFabricdp0557327792nbsp...
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Elegant Outfit for Office
2 commentsThis is another outfit for office which I loved alot and made quite long time ago ... may be 3 years. It was light brown (beach sands) pre-embroidered linen (small flowers and leaves vine...
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Ultimate statement necklace
2 commentsMake a statement in Spring with this beauty! going along with my blog's theme this month "accessories from a suit jacket" I made this fabulous, attention grabbing necklace. You can wear it four...
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Fancy Fabric Challenge My Project Runway Challenge
1 commentI live in Tennessee and my niece lives in California, One day she called me and asked me if I could copy this dress she saw at a boutique in Los Angeles. We had a couple of months where I...
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Little Zipped Pouches
4 comments2 variations of a zipped pouch. 1 is a simple, flat pouch -great for cosmetics, pills, coins, ipod, blackberry etc, etc... & one with pleats, giving extra volume and making it perfect for a...
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Mini Twist Clutch
4 commentsSmall fabric clutch with "twist" detail on front panel. The pattern for the clutch is for sale through my etsy shop. I have posted a tutorial for how to make the leather tassel for the zip puller...
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Gingerbread Rag Quilt of My Own Design
4 commentsMost of These Fabrics are Out of Print. They are from Northcott, Designer, Sharon Reynold's - Tenderberry Stitches Line or Collection of Flannels Called: ''All Hearts Come Home...
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Some broochs
1 commentThis 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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Recycling and Keeping Fabric Clean
7 commentsThis is a great way to recycle those zippered plastic bags that sheets and blankets come in. I've always saved them thinking I'd find a use someday. Keeping fabric in these allows the fabric to be...
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DS Case/Cozy - Fancy Floral
This super-cute cozy will keep your DS or DSi safe!The cozy is made of durable floral cotton, and lined with soft solid cotton to protect your DS. Between the fabric layers, a layer of batting is...
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Silk Scrappy Jacket
3 commentsThis patchwork jacket is made of scraps of silk that I have saved. I serged the pieces together then designed the jacket from there. It has dolman sleeves and hangs to the hips. I sewednbsp...
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Wedding dress for Joanne
3 commentsWedding dress for Joanne: bridal satin with Georgette chiffon overlay. Embellishments of swarovski crystals and glass beads. Corset back with satin ribbon & bow
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Doll Fashionistas Headed for Hollywood!
The Doll Loft is a family affair and my mother will be sitting in for me at a book event at my childhood library in Los Angeles! How cool is that??!! The book event will include a wide...
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