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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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Cupcake Party Dress & Coat
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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Star Burst Quilt
This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".
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In honor of our Soldiers
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!
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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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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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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Bags - Clutch bag
2 commentsLearn 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
1 commentPillows: 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 - Whisper Of Luxury
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 - Tropical Winds
2 commentsPillows: 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...
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Pillows - Sand Of Sahara
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...
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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 Faux Leather Bag
2 commentsLearn 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
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
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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New Purse
1 commentI 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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GIVEAWAY @ StitchnStudio
Come by and enter for a chance to win this Orange Felted Bucket Bag. Entering is easy! http://stitchnstudio.blogspot.com
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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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Whimsical Fairy Skirt
3 commentsI 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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DIY Fabric Bracelets
DIY Fabric Bracelets. Super easy 5 minutes max! All materials from your closet! detals @ http://www.ivamessy.com/2010/05/diy-fabric-bracelets.html
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DIY Sequin Tank Top
1 commentI picked this tank top up at Target fairly recently for $10 {also got it in army green as well}. Unfortunately I did not have enough different colors of strung sequin fabric at home, and I just...
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Soysilk Spring Scarf - Orchid
I ended the bottom (around face) with successive rows of single crochet which decreased the "tube" so it fits the face. Using Southwest Trading Company Soysilk makes the cowl for spring use and...
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Thinking Spring with my "fabric doodling"
1 commentThinking spring and some relaxing 'fabric doodling' to give texture to the fabric. No set design. Just free motion sewing and using some of the sewing machine stitch patterns, along with the twin...
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Red Lace Bodice Dress
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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QUEEN OF HEARTS - Costume for Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater Production
8 commentsI 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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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe
1 commentI 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
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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Kidnap the Sandy Claws: Lock, Shock and Berrel
We made our mask out of poster board and glue. I made Shock's skirt and Berrels Skeleton's body.
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Panties Sewing Pattern
7 commentsEver 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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Simple sewing projects
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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Tapestry and denim jacket
33 commentsFitted jacket made with tapestry and denim fabrics.
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