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overnight bag for grandaughter

lvstosew, member | January 25th, 2012

these are some sewing projects i worked on over the last few weeks

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Felted Houndstooth Bag

Sewista, member | January 19th, 20122 comments

This bag is made from wool coating that I felted myself by machine washing in hottest water and drying on high heat in the dryer. The pattern is my own original design. I used hand dyed wools to make...

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Cupcake Party Dress & Coat

k_margis, member | November 4th, 2011

Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined...

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Strapless dupioni party dress

ladyithis, member | November 3rd, 2011

I made this dress to wear to wedding soon. It's made with polyester Dupioni in wine, invisible zipper in the back, fully lined, boning in the bodice, and 6" wide strech lace around the waist and hem...

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In honor of our Soldiers

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...

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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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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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Julie the Cow Girl!!

TnSewingNewbie, member | October 29th, 20101 comment

This is my daughter, she wanted to be jessie from Toy Story, so instead of buying a plastic outfit from walmart i decided to make her one, The jeans were covered in cow print Minky and faux...

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My first suit jacket

Bryan1977, member | September 29th, 20105 comments

For my first jacket, Threads magazine was a tremendous source of useful information. This was a new sewing experience for me, and knowing I wanted to make it right, I consulted different issues...

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Bags - Clutch bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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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Pillows - Re

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20101 comment

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 like the...

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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 Faux Leather Bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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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Quilted Faux Leather Designer Bag

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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Designer Handbags - Trapunto Faux Metallic Leather

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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New Purse

Fredwb, member | September 4th, 20101 comment

I really like this one! Simple yet cool. Works real nice put over your head and on the opposite shoulder. (A real nice smooth fit! I will be making a tie dye hippiny one later on, with a shirt to...

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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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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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Spring trench

sewbabysew, member | May 5th, 20104 comments

This is my spring coat. Outside: heavy yellow denim. Inside: Polyester lining with multi-colored spring flowers. Buttons used are slate metal. Had to interface almost the whole...

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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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Toddler dress

sew_queen, member | April 9th, 2010

This is a cute dress I've made for my little girl. Denim and cotton combination. I made a flower for decoration.

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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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adult clothing converted to baby clothing

pinprick, member | March 8th, 20101 comment

I am a new (ish) mom, and am not too well off. Baby girl needed a sweater and I had two old 22W women's sweaters to remake. The ivory one shows you the women's short sleeved sweater I started with...

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Olga's Silk Jacket

MG12345, member | February 15th, 2010

I made this jacket for a friend who likes to stand out in a crowd. It's made in shantung silk, one of my favourite fabrics because it's so beautiful to handle and it comes in such wonderful...

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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 Afrocentric Line

pwinbush542, member | February 2nd, 20102 comments

While doing craft shows I realized that I had nothing for the male audience which is why I came up with the men/womens line which include this scarf and kofi set, and the kofi and vest set. The scarf...

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Red Dress for granddaughter

phkat, member | February 2nd, 20101 comment

This dress was made by combining the various options on several patterns. The solid red fabric is a blend and the printed fabric is cotton. My other much younger granddaughter borrowed the dress to...

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Joker the Dark Knight

ggirl44, member | November 4th, 20091 comment

My 10 yr old grandson wanted to be the Joker Dark Knight. He thinks grandma can make anything and I love him for that, so I try. So I went to my stash and started sewing. I made...

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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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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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Girls' Linen Traveling Suit

hogaboom, member | August 16th, 20093 comments

My seven year old daughter loves taking the train; she is an adventurer at heart. The weather has warmed up, but already fall approaches. I wanted to make her a suit that could travel in the summer...

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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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Adriana´s wedding!!..

eusbel, member | March 26th, 20095 comments

She was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.

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Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat

Stormee, member | February 23rd, 20095 comments

This was an easy and versitile coat to make, I made it out of gold drapery taffeta that has jaquard lines throughout the fabric. I found the most beautiful rhinestone buttons and it just so...

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Fabricated Frames washable, sewn, fabric photo frame and other items

FabricatedFrames, member | February 23rd, 20092 comments

Thank you for letting me post! My name is Kristie and I own www.fabricatedframes.com , designing, making, and selling washable, sewn, fabric photo frames (YES! washable), plus covers for...

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SewDanish- Scandianvian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies

SewDanish, member | February 6th, 20092 comments

I cannot help making things and I love experimenting with lots of different techniques combining them in unusually ways. The items in my shop httpwwwSewDanishetsycomnbspnbsp...

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Pam's Evening Hobo

sewingpurses, member | December 29th, 20089 comments

This is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...

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