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Hand Embroidery Tutorial
1 commentI am sharing this specific technique of hand embroidery,its called Zardosi/Zardozi work, The tool is like crochet hook which is called Aar. I made a purse after completing this Embroidery on a thin...
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Bowser - Mario Bros.
Bowser from Mario Bros! We did a group costume for Mario Kart this year. Bowser was a costume I could not find anywhere so I decided to make my own version. The whole costume is hand...
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Little Red Riding Hood Halloween 2011
I sewed the hooded cape of a fine wale corduroy, and the peasant style full skirt from broadcloth - with patch pockets, whopping rick-rack and broderie anglaise trim. The hood was lined with a nice...
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Quilts, Spots, Stripes and Tucks
Normal 0 0 1 234 1337 11 2 1641 11.1287 0 0 0 This look is a hodge podge of techniques, patterns, and methods all mixed up and turned up side down. Let's start with the cape. I...
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Fashion Week Party
Normal 0 0 1 172 983 8 1 1207 11.1287 0 0 0 This look I threw together for a party during New York Fashion Week. The shirt is made from blue and white cotton gingham I purchased from my...
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Night on the Town
1 commentNormal 0 0 1 312 1779 14 3 2184 11.1287 0 0 0 These pieces I made and styled together for a night on the town with friends here in New York City where I live. The jacket is made of...
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Spring Garden Party Ensemble
1 commentNormal 0 0 1 291 1660 13 3 2038 11.1287 0 0 0 I designed and created this ensemble for a friend's Springtime Garden Party. I knew it would be a wonderful party with wonderful friends so I...
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Star Burst Quilt
This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".
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Another costume for another Grandson!
My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...
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My Costumes
My Grandson is a huge Star Wars fan and wanted me to make him a star wars costume for halloween, There are no patterns for them so I fashioned that costume myself. I made the main body by making a...
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A new kind of fairy.
2 commentsWhen I was about 7 years old my mother made me an enormous set of reverse applique butterfly wings one Halloween. They were really amazing. I have never forgotten them and wanted to...
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Fantastical Wedding Jacket
8 commentsA commission for a wedding described as a blend of the couples favorite fantasy movies (LoTR, Legend) and their love of nature. The groom was not in the mind for a tuxedo; he wanted a look...
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Back Detail
1 commentI created the first dress with the floral yellow tones for my daughter who is 16, tall, blond and thin... my very own life size Barbie. Normally she wears what every teen girl out there wants...
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Dickens Holiday Party Outfit
3 commentsI made all items from my own self drafted patterns. This vintage style ensemble is for a Dickens themed Holiday Party held as part of a yearly celebration. Guests are all urged to dress in period...
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Edgy Corset
Corset- Cotton corset with sew in boning, grommet detailing and pleated cups. The grommets are placed on the center front, top and center back edges. All of the grommets are being used for fit which...
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Comfortably Beautiful
Top- Side cowl, one shouldered,rayon knit top with handstitched rhinestones on shoulder. I used a pattern draping technique to create this top. This is done by taking fabric and draping it on a...
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Making a wedding dress
3 commentsI, like most gals, had thought about my wedding dress way before I was even inolved with a potential groom, and had realized almost immediately that my taste way out did my budget. One day...
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Cuada Slouch in mixed grays
This Bag was made using a mix of new and old fabrics - I used a cotton base and then added uneven shapes of fabric on top - similar to crazy patchwork. The front phone pocket was originally the back...
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Pillbox Hat
I made this pillbox style hat from a vintage buckram frame that I reblocked, covered in a gray suiting fabric, and embellished with a hand knit mohair rose.
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Silk Bra-Cup Corset
5 commentsThe corset is made from Olive dupioni silk fuzed to black coutil. Black corset busk, and black grommets. External bone casings, holding two quarter inch spiral steels each. The pattern was...
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Re-use Dress and Bolero
5 commentsThis is my final entry to the Discarded to Divine Charity Auction : The outfit consistence of a Faux 17th century bolero (complete with cartridge pleated sleeves) over an empire wasted dress with a...
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Puppets!
I collect vintage toys. I get excited when I get hired to make anything that justifies having a box full of Barbies. I was asked to make puppets and I went wild. I made the patterns...
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Lady Ga Ga inspired jacket
2 commentsI was asked to design and build this for a tv show. I had two days to make it happen. It was sewn with my Juki walking foot, for the thinner vinyl piping I used a home machine with a...
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Gloves
2 commentsThis is part of a showgirl out fit I designed. I made the patterns and mixed foil spandex with satin spandex. I used the same fabric for the bustier. Added bugle beads, seed beads and...
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Janine's corset
4 commentsThis Lime green & black corset was based on a pattern that a friend drafted. As she has copyrighted it I asked her permission first! My client had a dress which she really liked, and she had...
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Remembering Their Dad
2 commentsDo you ever receive a request that you know you just can't turn down - even if you have never tackled a project like this before? Happened to me (for the umpteenth time) this past...
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The Dark Spirit 2010
My granddaughter and I love making things together. I sew the things and she comes up with the ideas. These photos show the finished product of the Dark Spirit of a Maid coming back to...
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Lined Wool Dress With Curved Seams
15 commentsThis is a fitted knee length wool dress with curved seams joining two solid colors. I developed the pattern from a Basic Torso Sloper. Threds article "Add Style with Graphic Fabric Insertions has...
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Inspired By Threads: Issue 64 ~ Ribbonwork Flowers/In Detail
3 commentsIn 1996, when I was 17 years old, I was inspired by Threads Issue #64 to make my Senior Prom dress. The issue featured an article and an "In Detail" back cover image on Ribbonwork...
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chan red willow art
1 commentthis is an embroidery painting that were popular in China during the Song dynasty. i used a photo i shot of a local landscape and added my irish wolfhound and the mare and foal in...
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Pillows - Harem Of Color
Pillows: Designer Techniques Using Your Sewing Machine book by Christopher Nejman Use fibers, fabrics, and thread in new and original ways Learn how to use a needle punching machine...
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Designer City Bag
1 commentLearn how to make high end designer bags under you home sewing machine. Includes 12 multi format embroidery designs digitized for metallic thread.
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Designer Bags
Learn how to make high end designer bags under you home sewing machine. Includes 12 multi format embroidery designs digitized for metallic thread.
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Bags
Learn how to make high end designer bags under you home sewing machine. Includes 12 multi format embroidery designs digitized for metallic thread.
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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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Cuada Upcycled Denims Shoulder Bag
4 commentsI made this Bag from a mix of old Denims, and fabric scraps. I cut around the garment pockets and attached them to some gray cotton and a print fabric that I had cut from a hem. Then I used...
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Studio Wristlet Giveaway
Want a chance to win a new wristlet in Amy butlers Lotus collection? This is a great little bag for a quick trip out the door or a date night. Entering is easy, visit my blog for more...
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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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Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow
2 commentsBeautiful mixed textiles in creams and white. Vintage 2 1/2 in. metal rose pin makes a statement at center stage. Cream hand crocheted romantic trim measures 4 inches. White pillow center. Round...
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The Making of a Memory
I wanted to share a project with you that I just finished. I had a convo in my Etsy shop from a young lady who"s mother had passed away. She wanted to know if I could do a custom order for 3 bags...
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