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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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The White Queen

Jnetbeam, member | November 4th, 20112 comments

A request came from a friend of mine that I should be the 'White Queen" from "Alice in Wonderland." The following costume was a big hit at the costume party and is an intepretation of the dress...

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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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Fashion Week Party

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 2011

Normal 0 0 1 172 983 8 1 1207 11.1287 0 0 0 This look I threw together for a party during New York Fashion Week. The shirt is made from blue and white cotton gingham I purchased from my...

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Star Burst Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".

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Puff/Biscuit Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This quilt has individual squares that are hand stuffed. The top is cotton. The back is flannel. Fabrics include zebra print, fuchsia, black and green. It measures 36"x36".

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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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Lions and tiger and bears OH MY!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

For my 3rd grandsons first Halloween I fell in love with a pattern for a lion, McCalls 8938 pattern. I made the pattern with soft flannel fabric, using some of the slipper sole fabric for the...

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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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My Costumes

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

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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Shiny silver lame' zipper-front bodysuit.

spacey09, member | October 15th, 2011

This is a very shiny liquid silver lame' single-piece bodysuit with short sleeves, a collar and a zipper in the front for zipping and unzipping for easyness when it comes time to put it on or take it...

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Edgy Corset

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

Corset- Cotton corset with sew in boning, grommet detailing and pleated cups. The grommets are placed on the center front, top and center back edges. All of the grommets are being used for fit which...

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Comfortably Beautiful

Ashlee_anna, member | October 10th, 2011

Top- Side cowl, one shouldered,rayon knit top with handstitched rhinestones on shoulder. I used a pattern draping technique to create this top. This is done by taking fabric and draping it on a...

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Chartreuse & Lilac Reunion dress

loyl, member | July 3rd, 20111 comment

The perfect dress!!! It took me quite a long time to figure out what to make for my 10 year high school reunion, but after searching I found the perfect dress. It's Burda 6/2010 #124. I wanted a...

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Silk Bra-Cup Corset

izodiea, member | January 14th, 20115 comments

The corset is made from Olive dupioni silk fuzed to black coutil. Black corset busk, and black grommets. External bone casings, holding two quarter inch spiral steels each. The pattern was...

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Doctor Who -- The Fourth Doctor

KBthreads, member | November 14th, 20104 comments

For this costume I made the 13-foot-long scarf out of thrift store sweaters (see detailed instructions below), dyed the hat brown and attached a hat band, made the necktie, and restructured...

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Halloween Costume Contest

coatcheck, member | November 12th, 2010

I made this dress and shrug with a phone call and a few measurements from 1500 miles away. The dress, lining, crinoline and sheer layers are all French seamed. The zipper is...

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Lined Wool Dress With Curved Seams

Beresta, member | October 10th, 201015 comments

This is a fitted knee length wool dress with curved seams joining two solid colors. I developed the pattern from a Basic Torso Sloper. Threds article "Add Style with Graphic Fabric Insertions has...

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One Hour Art Deco dress

loyl, member | September 30th, 20101 comment

I made this asymmetrical dress from the crafty stylish tutorial. It took me a little longer than 1-hour, but worth it. I made it for a wedding rehearsal. It was very comfy. I cut a light weight...

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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 - Tropical Winds

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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 - Sand Of Sahara

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 like...

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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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Men's Jacket Repair

GeoaDesigns, member | July 8th, 2010

Please visit my blog at http://www.geoadesigns.com/blog.html to find out how I tackled this project. Feel free to post comments here or email me.

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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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StitchnStudio Wholesale

tamk, member | July 6th, 2010

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

tamk, member | July 3rd, 20102 comments

Beautiful 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

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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Fanciful Spring Dress

cindy_sews, member | May 5th, 20102 comments

Chartreuse and light pink intermingle with several shades of blue to create a fanciful spring dress. The Simplicity shirt pattern #3750 was used to construct this dress. Length and a bit of width...

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Springtime Sherbet Dress

Laura_Mae, member | May 5th, 20101 comment

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This dress is a part of my continuing attempt to use my vast stash of fabric as opposed to buying every new print that catches...

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Handkerchief Hem Top

reginalit, member | May 3rd, 2010

This top was made using Simplicity pattern # 4127, View C. I used a Georgette fabric that I purchased from a clearance table off season. I am somewhat self taught and consider myself to be an...

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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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