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Hand Embroidery Tutorial

CreativeMind, member | January 19th, 20121 comment

I 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.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 2011

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

IggyJingles, member | November 5th, 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

PHCIII, member | November 3rd, 2011

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

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 2011

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

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 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

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 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

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

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!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

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

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

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.

WendySews, member | October 25th, 20112 comments

When 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

ngier, member | October 18th, 20118 comments

A 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

ModaOri, member | October 17th, 20111 comment

I 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

gwtw1936, member | October 17th, 20113 comments

I 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

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

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

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

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

BJameson, member | July 14th, 20113 comments

I, 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

Cuada, member | February 19th, 2011

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

DeborahV, member | February 1st, 2011

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

izodiea, member | January 14th, 20115 comments

The 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

izodiea, member | January 14th, 20115 comments

This 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!

Stitchy, member | January 5th, 2011

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

Stitchy, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

I 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

Stitchy, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

This 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

Threads Forum, member | December 25th, 20104 comments

This 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

fabricgal68, member | December 16th, 20102 comments

Do 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

bagpipegnat, member | November 2nd, 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

Beresta, member | October 10th, 201015 comments

This 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

Kathleen_Noll, member | October 7th, 20103 comments

In 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

sosum, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

this 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

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20101 comment

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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Designer Bags

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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

izodiea, member | August 13th, 20106 comments

As 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

Cuada, member | August 12th, 20104 comments

I 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

tamk, member | July 7th, 2010

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

tamk, member | July 6th, 2010

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

tamk, member | July 3rd, 20102 comments

Beautiful 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

tamk, member | July 2nd, 2010

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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