reader's closet - getting the look - Threads
Just Clowning Around
Mamaw is recovering from pnuemonia at the rehab center. When she needed a Halloween outfit for their party, I had to get creative. Getting something on her easy was the objective. I decided to...
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Tea Time Rose Pink Floral Toddler Dress - One of a Kind
1 commentThis darling little dress starts with this gorgeous designer fabric .... a creamy back ground is sprinkled with the most beautiful rose print in shades of scrumptious pinks and sage green leaves. The...
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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe
I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow...
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Mad As A Hatter
I'm a huge Johnny Depp fan and once I heard he'd be starring in Disney's new version of "Alice in Wonderland" opening in March 2010, I had to pay homage to it! Here's my costume...
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debi's stuff
These are the items that we produced for my niece's dorm room. She had very little sewing experience. I was showing her some online resources..Threads website, online quilting shows and Threadbangers...
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Seeing with new eyes
1 commentThe article in Threads issue 144 "Well Vested" gave me some new vision. I noticed that as there was no facing my piece of rayon that was the same on both sides would work. It turned out...
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Linen Towel for healthy bath time!
The perfect towel even for the child with the most sensitive skin – it’s a rare towel since few European companies weave terry cloth from linen. LinenKids is proud to present – from...
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Pink "Nurse Dress" (polyester) with Picot Edging
I made this dress back in May. I saw a picture of a nurse uniform, and, of course, had to do it! I used some very old buttons that my mother (who is now 88 years old) gave me years ago...
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Restyled T-shirts
8 commentsWhat can we do with the T-shirts we don't wear anymore, but they are still new or look new? Everyone has T shirts in their closet. We either give them away, throw them, or use itnbspas...
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Tapestry and denim jacket
23 commentsFitted jacket made with tapestry and denim fabrics.
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Las Vegas Dress
1 commentThis was made out of a silky print. The dress is sleeveless and the skirt has side sections to give it a swing which is great for dancing. It's a great flirty dress with the...
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little black dress
~knee length black cotton batiste dress, lined with a flowy black cotton. I designed the straps so that you can slip them through the loops at the back, criss cross them, wrap...
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Infrared
2 commentsInspired by infrared satellite images of the Earth. Long sleeved fully-fashioned machine knit paired with gathered silk charmeuse print with flared skirt. Self: approx 50% merino/alpaca blend, 50...
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Spring fling
3 commentsWe all fall in love with a colorful fun skirt but this one is as versatile as it is pretty! Designer original adjusts to 8 different sizes...will dress up with heels or down with a flat or...
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Yoga mat carrier with matching eye pillow
3 commentsI figured out a way to combine my full-time job of teaching yoga and my love of sewing. After seeing several students with plain-looking mat carriers I thought, "I bet I could make those." So I...
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book of pockets, back pack
7 commentsI designed these items because I needed something I could not find. If you are like me and want a product that is different yet functional check my shop out nbsp...
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homecoming
4 commentsFaith and I made this dress for the homecoming court at her school. We wanted to achieve a sophisticated look that wasn't over the top. We love to layer sheer fabrics of...
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Hell in a Handbasket Hoody
15 commentsHell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...
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Let's Face It!
12 commentsThese are purses and purse kits with hand painted faces. I enjoy creating these fun faces...they make me laugh. They also provide interesting conversational pieces!
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