reader's closet - hand drafted patterns

Whimsical Fairy Skirt

KrystalTigerMarie, member | June 16th, 20103 comments

I made this skirt especially for my niece, who is a vibrant 1 year old! Also, I create children's garments out of my testing phase, because it is cheaper and much faster! i have to see if it will...

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Vintage lamp recreated with Victorian style lamp shade

shadezofmichelle, member | June 15th, 20102 comments

This is a wonderful vintage lamp that I refinished, rewired and created a handsewn Victorian style lamp shade for. The techniques I used for creating the lamp shade include hand stitching...

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Art Deco Cocktail Dress

Harpspiel, member | May 5th, 20102 comments

My roommate and I are beginning a design business, and when we saw this contest we knew we had to enter. I had been thinking about designing a dress with a diamond panel in front. When I started...

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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, how about a pair of Kokopelli oven mitts, custom designed

FabricatedFrames, member | May 5th, 2010

Since it's Cinco de Mayo, I decided to post my Kokopelli custom designed cuff oven mitts. Available at www.fabricatedframes.com/HomeTextiles.html , $20 each, $1 shipping. Scotchgard...

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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

FabricatedFrames, member | May 5th, 2010

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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Inset Blouse and Tiered Skirt

claire_henry, member | May 4th, 20101 comment

I designed and drafted these pieces for my pattern making class. The blouse is made out of organic cotton, with inset pieces running down the center and over the bust and the sleeves are accented...

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book on amazon.com and lulu.com : Instructions For Making Fabric Photo Frames

FabricatedFrames, member | April 26th, 2010

Check out httpwwwamazoncomFabricatedFramesInstructionsMakingFabricdp0557327792nbsp...

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Santa Rosa Junior College Fashion Show, 2010

LokisRomance, member | April 3rd, 2010

I've finally decided I've been designing for way too long without being able to sew my own designs and it's time to put my money where my mouth is! After taking a basic sewing class and doing some...

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Chinese print summer dress

maryjofunkhouser, member | March 23rd, 20101 comment

I was going to a networking meeting and I needed something to wear, I went thru my patterns and found a dress I liked. I went thru all my fabric and found this little number I can't believe I...

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Measca Shoulder Bag

Cuada, member | March 4th, 2010

This is a Smaller version of my other 'Slouch' Shoulder bags -This one is made from wine cord, aubergine ruffle cotton - which was part of a ripped skirt and black fabric. The strap is made...

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Button Magic

QCD, member | February 25th, 20103 comments

I found this fabric at a flea market for $5. It still had the Newbury's (the old five and dime store) $.97/yard price tag on it. I washed it and prayed that it didn't fall apart from dry...

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satin bridal underdress

moveoververa, member | February 10th, 2010

This is the silk satin undergown seen worn with tulle overskirt in the next post.

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QUEEN OF HEARTS - Costume for Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater Production

Lady_Jaydee, member | February 9th, 20108 comments

I made this costume for my grandaughter, Beth Ann when she played the Queen of Heartsin Alice in Wonderland, in a Youth Theater production in Austin, TX. This is the only picture I havenbsp...

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Ms. Pooh's Designers International Tradition Quilt

pwinbush542, member | February 4th, 20102 comments

The story behind creating the Tradition Quilt is as follows: The Tradition Quilt In January of 2004 my mother succumbed to leukemia after being diagnosed about a year earliernbsp...

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Retro Marilyn style

CocoPassion, member | January 28th, 20103 comments

When designing swimsuit covers I thought how nice it would be to include styles from the past. I am aware that Marilyn wore her dress in white but this in red gives the dress a whole different...

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Cuada Slouch Shoulder Bag in Ivory & Blue

Cuada, member | January 17th, 2010

I made this shoulder bag from some remants of fabric I picked up. It matched perfectly with an old belt from the seventies that I had been given - my family are great for passing on things they...

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Monochrome Leaf Slouch Cuada Bag

Cuada, member | January 5th, 20102 comments

I made this slouch bag from my own pattern. The body of the bag is made from a medium-weight cotton in a monochrome leaf design. I attached a piece of a belt to the front of the bag and...

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Help! how do i make this waistband?

dezigner19, member | December 22nd, 20092 comments

HELP! I have 2" wide elastic and i made a casing for the elastic, and tried sewing the top stitch lines while stretching the fabric, and it didnt bunch at all. Then I tried basting and that didnt...

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Prom dress original

barbemery, member | December 15th, 20095 comments

This is a custom orginal designed made for Prom. It was an adapted mermaid style dress. I used a metalic satin(two tones). Fully lined with posse. The body of the dress is...

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High Glam in Turquoise and Fuschia

itsmarkmitchell, member | December 1st, 20098 comments

This is a one of a kind custom gown and cape that I created for The Swedish Housewife, a performer and producer of magnificent stage shows. We have worked on quite a few costumes together, and...

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Beaded Embroidered Silk Ensemble

Thimblefingers, member | November 30th, 20094 comments

I made this jacket and dress ensemble out of embroidered beaded silk and matching plain silk purchased at Estee's Fabrics in Edmonton. I designed both pieces. On thenbspbeaded...

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Vampire Lucy Westenra from Bram Stoker's Dracula

Darkheartdoll, member | November 6th, 20092 comments

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Halloween is my holiday. Every year I rack my brain to think of something to trump previous year’s costumes. This year I...

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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

chrisdenf, member | November 4th, 20091 comment

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 Hatter

dezigner19, member | November 3rd, 2009

I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made. I made the long, coat out of cordoroy. The cuffs are...

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Mad As A Hatter

Curt82, member | November 2nd, 20091 comment

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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Mini Twist Clutch

constructivism, member | October 31st, 20094 comments

Small 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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Kidnap the Sandy Claws: Lock, Shock and Berrel

mymimila, member | October 29th, 2009

We made our mask out of poster board and glue. I made Shock's skirt and Berrels Skeleton's body.

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LOTR Moria Orc

corsairgryl, member | October 20th, 2009

My 2009 Halloween costume, worn 1st at Dragoncon 09 parade, downtown Atlanta. Armor made from rawhide, scrap leather and resin clay. Prosthetics of silicone made by me at home.

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Panties Sewing Pattern

sewinl0ve, member | September 23rd, 20097 comments

Ever wanted to make your own underwear? This is an easy project that only takes a few hours to put together and only has 2 seams! The design is a sexy semi-booty revealing boy short style...

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Spanish Senoritas Apron - Gotta Love that Fabric!!

ApronOfTheMonthClub, member | September 5th, 2009

Two Times a Senorita: Reversible half skirt apron featuring our beloved "Las Senoritas" fabric. Our latest design is packed with tons of personality and a style all its own. The wide, red...

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Some broochs

Caroladas, member | September 4th, 20091 comment

This 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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Simple sewing projects

ukdame, member | September 1st, 2009

These are my newest project. Not done as good as I would like to be but is a start for small wall hangings for children and anyone really. Two small plastic rings sewn to back for hanging ease...

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Cool Summer Elizabethan Gown

LadyMacgil, member | August 17th, 20094 comments

I needed to have an Elizabethan dress to wear for an event in August. However, I also didn't want to pass out from the heat. So, I copied this dress from pictures of Elizabethan England...

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Sundress with applique and handmade braided trim

NanooDesigns, member | July 10th, 2009

This is a sundress made from my pattern - Ava Sundress by Nanoo Designs with the added applique (design from Embroidery Boutique) and handmade braided trim. I added two rows of the braided trim...

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Tapestry and denim jacket

MCarolina, member | May 10th, 200933 comments

Fitted jacket made with tapestry and denim fabrics.

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Vintage Wedding gown

MCarolina, member | May 8th, 200916 comments

I had the inspiration to design this dress from my grandmother wedding gown

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Corsette and skirt

MCarolina, member | May 8th, 20095 comments

The corsette has a macrame embellishment. Pencil skirt with pleated hem.

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Saint

Peculia13, member | April 16th, 20096 comments

Fabric is silk charmeuse and dupioni. The costume is based on Byzantine religious icons. Modeled by Rachel Bowers. Photographed by Andy Jordan.

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Meeting of the Flowers

evek, member | April 16th, 20091 comment

Empire-line dress, made from 2 layers of black and red silk charmeuse, has a portrait collar and a 3-tiered skirt. Both the under and upper skirts and the under and upper collars are edged with...

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apple orchard dress

ellene_mcclay, member | April 9th, 20092 comments

~this can be worn as a dress, or a tunic over leggings or bloomers. ~ halter style with drawstring at the neckline in front and elastic across the back. Embellished with rick rack at the hem...

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