reader's closet - sergers - Threads
White China Coat
3 commentsPhoto #1 I started with white silk duponi, cut into 4" strips 6 of the strips were app 3 yards long, the two in the center back are only half of that. I used a fusible...
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Halloween costume 2011
This is my haloween cosutme for this year. It is made almost entirely from thrift store finds or fabric from my stash (yes, I have too much fabric in my stash. Wait, is there such a thing?)
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Cinderella Dress
1 commentThis dress was made for a my 5 year old goddaughter for her Princess Party. She wanted to portray Cinderella, so I wanted her to have a little 'Cinderella Story.' The top is completely removable...
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Steampunk Wedding
3 commentsJudy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress. The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat. The wedding dress is...
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Red Novelty Knit Gown with Satin Shrug By Marcia Moore
1 commentTHIS FABRIC IS SO BEAUTIFUL, DRAPED THIS DRESS RIGHT ON THE FORM, GOWN FULLY LINED WITH A BEIGE COLOR TRICOT LINING; IT IS FORM FITTING HAS FRONT ASYMETRICAL NECKLINE WITH SATIN TRAIN AND...
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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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Dress I created for Alissa's destination weding in Barbados...
1 commentI created this dress to wear to a destination wedding in Barbados on October 8,2011. Alissa is my former sewing student, employee, mentoree, and a great friend. We have been together...
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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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Ashley's first pageant
This is a gown I made for my six year old's first pageant. We found this pic online and I decided to copy the design. I did make a few changes. I felt I needed to scale it down so the ruffles...
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Keyhole Dress and Caplet
This is the third dress that I have worked on 3 years ago. That completes my collection.
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Dress and Bolero
This dress and bolero was made 3 years ago, I wore it at the convention. And the dress has 5 different styles to it that I have already completed. It is easy.
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Shantel's Winter Collection 2011
This is the cape that I made 7 years ago, and now I am making it known and to sell it.
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The 80's Top
This is the top that I have auctioned it is one of the tops that you don't see anymore in stores so this is one of a kind.
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Shibori with Kayla
3 commentsI was so excited when my March copy of Threads arrived. I have had dyes in the stuido for a year, and the article by Kayla Kennington was just what I needed to pull them out. I did not want to play...
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Burn out velvet jacket
3 commentsI know everyone has a piece of fabric they have purchase just because they loved it, but had no idea what to do with it. I am no different. I love to shop at Britex Fabrics in SF when they have a...
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Patchwork Red Riding Hood
Wonderful times are to be had in this amazing little red riding hood! Patchworked in an asst of prints, and corduroys, with specialty stitching between each seam, this hood is sure to be a hit...
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Little Bo Peep
1 commentI sewed these costumes for my granddaughter age 8, and grandson age 5. The platypus costume was my grandson's own idea. The Little Bo Peep costume was a promise kept by my granddaughter who...
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Little Girl's Pillowcase Dress
My first pillowcase dress I made for my friend's little girl. I got to use my new serger for this project. I love my serger!
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Baby bumble bee
I know that I only have a couple of years where I get to pick out my baby's halloween costume. My husband wanted a Zom-bee but I went for a cute one. I blogged about my project here.
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Things I love to sew and design.
5 commentsI 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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Chic LBD--2 way stretch knit
2 commentsThis was a fun challenge for me. I'm no slouch when it comes to conventional sewing, but using a serger is something I haven't done much of. Pretty proud of the results. The pattern was...
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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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Satin Gown
2 commentsI made this evening gown back in 2008. I found this fabric at Joann Fabrics and thought it would be just beautiful. This fabric flows beautifully and photographed well despite the extra...
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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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Springing up Pink
2 commentsI wanted to make an exciting yet soft summer dress that would be great for a little outdoor BBQ. The fabric and zipper was purchased from Fabric Mart (my favorite fabric store) - the fusible...
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Fanciful Spring Dress
2 commentsChartreuse 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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Green & more Green
I Love color. My son was getting married and my daughter needed a dress for the big day. I walked into a fabric store and this pink and green pique jumped at me. I knew this would be her...
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Perfectly Pink
2 commentsAfter seeing a similar outfit in a magazine, my daughter decided she would like one. I used New Look pattern 6532 for the pink tank and bolero jacket. The twin set was made out of a matte satin. I...
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Santa Rosa Junior College Fashion Show, 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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Red Velvet Siren Gown
4 commentsThis elegant ruched velvet gown was patterned and designed by yours truly, Magita Story,an homage to the designs of the great Erte. The shawl is worn as arm gloves flowing behind the dress, it can...
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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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Shauna's wedding dress
8 commentsFor Shauna I made a dress from organza with a rouched bodice and flounces trailing diagonally down the skirt to the knees, then straight down. I designed the pattern based on a designer...
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Cocktail dress in black
2 commentsI 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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Velvet-lace party top
11 commentsOccasional top. Made of velvet and lace, embelished with swarovsky crystals and beads, sleeve's, collar and bottom edges done in crochet. The garment was put together in panels and joined with...
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Mrs. Claus
Here is a Mrs. Claus costume I made. The dress is based on a McCalls pattern, but the apron is my design. I made it so it could be a "one size fits most". The dress is quite loose, but the apron...
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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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Spanish Senoritas Apron - Gotta Love that Fabric!!
Two Times a Senorita: Reversible half skirt apron featuring our beloved "Las Senoritas" fabric. Our latest design is packed with tons of personality and a style all its own. The wide, red...
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