reader's closet - pocket - Threads

showing 1 - 13 of 13 posts matching pocket [X]

Sort By:

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...

view details

Linen Pants

CDStyle, member | August 11th, 20092 comments

I was so excited when I heard about this contest. It was the perfect challenge for me to practice my newfound knowledge on fitting techniques. To make these pants I used McCalls...

view details

Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket

heirloomjoanne, member | August 11th, 20092 comments

Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...

view details

Easy Summer Linen Jacket

irishcatred, member | August 10th, 20092 comments

For easy summer sewing I used Loes Hinse's Bolero Jacket #5106 which I had used before and liked the casual fit & ease of construction - no interfacing, no lining. The fabric is a medium weight...

view details

Express Yourself in Linen

Eliblu, member | July 16th, 20093 comments

Cool summer dress in natural linen with boxpleats and tucks in front and pockets made from antique table runner. I modified Simplicity pattern 2933 View A by lowering the neckline and adding...

view details

Coffee N Cream Long Sleeve Men's Shirt

Stormee, member | April 8th, 2009

The fabric used for this beautiful shirt is georgette. I like the look and flow of georgette for men's shirts because it is light and airy but not "see-thru" I love making shirts out of unusual...

view details

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...

view details

1950 Belted Topper

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20093 comments

Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950. I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008. Excellent for warmth and fashion while...

view details

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#3 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 2009

One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

view details

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#2 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 20092 comments

One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

view details

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#1 of 3)

Pattern_Nut, member | February 20th, 20096 comments

I fell in love with the drawing and the classic lines of this jacket based on a man's sportcoat. My sewing teacher challenged me to cut and sew three versions at once to...

view details

Pam's Evening Hobo

sewingpurses, member | December 29th, 20086 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...

view details

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody

SelenaEon, member | December 17th, 200815 comments

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...

view details

showing 1 - 13 of 13 posts