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Hot Pink Dress

ModaOri, member | February 5th, 2012

This is an eight grade dance dress for a client who wanted her daughter's dress to be modern but conservative. She wanted a short ballerina dress that was a sweetheart bustier but would cover...

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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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Salvatore Ferragamo Inspired Coat - Simplicity 2812

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 1st, 20114 comments

Black and white houndstooth is every where this fall. I guess we can credit Salvatore Ferragamo for that. The fabric was a gift and this fall I decided to go ahead with sewing it...

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Jacket, Pants and Top

yaz11, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Cashmere wool coattail jacket with silk lining. Zipper removeable tail (for the days you don't want to be as fun :), hook and eye closure. Jean cotton cigarette pants. Silk de Chine top with...

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Becky Piette's Holiday Ensemble

BeckyPiette, member | November 3rd, 2011

My 3-piece holiday ensemble consists of a blue spandex textured cocktail dress and jacket with a silver fringed handbag. The dress and jacket are fully lined. To avoid darting the dress...

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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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Victorian Gown

Dragonothe, member | October 21st, 2011

This was my first Victorian Reproduction Gown. I have always been fascinated by that Era and made this for a local festival in Florida. In designing the gown, I couldn't find any one single...

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Up Cycled Leather HandBag

debbi3513, member | October 18th, 20111 comment

This is an original one of a kind design handbag that I constructed out of a re-cycled leather jacket and lined with left over drapery fabric. The key fob and the bag centerpiece are also original...

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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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Patchwork Tote Bags

Stormee, member | October 14th, 2011

When someone has blessed you with a box of upholstry samples what do you do? I decided to make a tote bag out of the samples, then that tote turned into 3 totes. These are my own designs...

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Peas & Carrots Romper

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20114 comments

Fabric is 100% cotton line pique in peas and carrots print. Embroidery design is by Wendy Schoen. Hand embroidered French knots (peas!) on collar and cuffs. Orange piping on collar, yoke seams, cuffs...

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Tops and skirt

Thendral, member | January 28th, 2011

It is the top and skirt made for my daughter. The top is embroided and embellished. The skirt pattern is circular skirt.

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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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The Purple Goth Witch

Timetoburnthedinner, member | November 8th, 20101 comment

Sally wanted to be a cute but scary purple and black witch. I made the coat with a commercial pattern, adding the black faux leather details as designed by my daughter. The coat is made...

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Things I love to sew and design.

SusieHomemaker, member | October 12th, 20105 comments

I enjoy making and designing handbags special order. I have collected material in my travels. Curtain fabric inspires me to create my bags with linings and lots of pockets. Originally I wanted to...

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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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More Shoulder bags

Fredwb, member | September 28th, 2010

More Shoulderbags-fun and easy! Except pulling bag through handle! All have heavy interfacing and Muslin lining!

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Latest Purse (Hand Bag)

Fredwb, member | September 11th, 20101 comment

My latest Handbag. It's the same pattern that I used on earlier one, however, I added pockets and tried hard to find prints that went well together. I also sewed some goldish strap accross the top...

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Adorable Drawstring Bag

SerendipityMuse, member | July 11th, 2010

I made another drawstring bag, following the directions here with a few changes; this one was a “commission” piece for a friend, who provided me with both the main fabric and the...

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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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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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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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Spring Is In The Air!

Racy1Red, member | May 4th, 2010

I wanted to make something fun yet a little dressy. These sailor shorts are made out of chinese silk brocade. I fell in love with the fabric, it's elegant and luxurious. The shorts are lined and have...

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Kinley in "Popping Pink"

vintagecouture, member | May 4th, 20102 comments

Kinely is my great-niece. Even though I live in South Carolina and she lives in Iowa, I enjoy sewing for her, as I did for her mother when she was young. My latest...

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Red Lace Bodice Dress

DesignsByAlicia, member | February 22nd, 2010

This is a small/petite dress I am working on specifically for this challenge. It has an asymmetrical strap The bodice has been constructed of lace strips, about 1/2 inch wide, using a basic...

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Happy Valentines Day!

Allysonsews, member | February 17th, 2010

My dear friend let me choose any type of dress for her wedding. To complement her halter-style, backless, very sleek and slim gown, I chose a halter-style, backless but very full skirted about...

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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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Cocktail dress in black

ca2james, member | December 15th, 20092 comments

I made this dress using a vintage Pauline Trigere pattern. I love vintage patterns and needed something for a Christmas party; this pattern was perfect! I traced out the original pattern and then...

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Metallic Trim

Marilyn679, member | December 10th, 20093 comments

The original idea for this Christmas and wedding attendee dress came from a preview of Chanel's 2010 Cruise Line Collection which featured a scarf-dress and stole. I teach and practice yoga and...

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Glamour Witch

rootlady, member | November 6th, 2009

I used a stretchy orange fabric with a 'holographic' butterfly pattern for the dress and lined it with black organdy. An half overskirt was also constructed of black organdy, and an underskirt...

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Hip-Hop Halloween

bubbecraft, member | October 20th, 2009

My granddaughter, Shoshana, and my husband, Stan, following their interest in music, started watching musicals with 50's themes. Shoshana decided she just had to have a poodle skirt for Halloween...

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Devil with the Blue Dress On

bubbecraft, member | October 20th, 2009

My granddaughter, Shoshana, spends a lot of time with her grandpa. One of their favorite things to do is share music and that particular year (2007), Shoshana became enamored of the song, Devil With...

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Free Spirit

bubbecraft, member | October 20th, 2009

My granddaughter, Shoshana, decided she wanted to be a fairy for Halloween. However, having moved to Oregon where the weather is likely to be inclement, I felt she needed something to keep her warm...

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1890's Victoriana Day Outfit.

Rosies_stuffnsew, member | October 20th, 2009

I made the skirt from a Truly Victorian pattern TV 292 Bell Skirt. The base fabric is a gray colonial strip quilting cotton. The trim is 10 mts of light pink double faced satin ribbon and a beautiful...

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Christening Outfit in Linen

LinenKids, member | October 9th, 2009

Little boys need their own special Christening attire. The Dovydas, an outfit with a shirt, pants and cap, all in linen, suits the blessed event in grace and style. The ornamentation is designed as...

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Boys linen pyjamas

LinenKids, member | August 19th, 2009

The adorable, sky-blue, soft, 100% linen pyjamas are decorated with fabric details in a natural linen colour. It has a button closure and a fully elasticized waist on the pants designed for comfort...

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Linen Towel for healthy bath time!

LinenKids, member | July 28th, 2009

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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Boys linen shirt

LinenKids, member | July 23rd, 20091 comment

This vintage-style inspired shirt is made in an interesting, striped texture of 100% linen. It has a stylish, lace-up front. The sleeves are 3/4 length. This light, Thin shirt is perfect for summer...

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