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realsis, member | January 30th, 2012

the first photo is a sundress i just finished. This project was a joy to make. I shortened the pattern to suite my style. This dress has a pleated breast area and a zippered back. Its a wonderful...

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Wine Gift Bag

Arkathwyn, member | January 27th, 2012

Round gift bag pattern perfect for wine bottles (Classic) or Ice Wine (Slim bag), round candles, Jars of preserves, or difficult to wrap items for themed Wedding Showers such as a set of kitchen...

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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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Granddaughter new dress

lvstosew, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

this is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern

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White China Coat

lindamanla, member | January 10th, 20123 comments

Photo #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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Stash Blouse

deChez, member | January 7th, 20124 comments

I'm calling this my "Stash Blouse" because it was made from materials, and supplies that were in my sewing stash. The back and center front were cut from a super soft doe skin ultra-suede I had left...

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A Hair Bow for My Daughter.

sewingheaven888, member | December 21st, 2011

I made this hair bow for my daughter to complement her uniform for school.

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Halloween costume 2011

JeanneMariesews, member | November 15th, 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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Bowser - Mario Bros.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 2011

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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Cinderella Dress

DenimQueen, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

This 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

julrf, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Judy 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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fun and flashy funky pary dress

cindyevans, member | November 4th, 2011

Love the sequin.. make my own patterns and designs based off what my 6 yr. old says is pretty. I Am a stay at home mom from nursing with a sewing addiction with no schooling and never use a...

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China Silk Wedding

pmkurth, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

When my daughter Jessica asked me to make her wedding dress, I immediately agreed! She saw a photo in a magazine of a dress she adored, and so it began. Like most of my sewing projects, it...

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Ceris drawings to fashion

cindyevans, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

This is my daughters drawings of her stick person on the top, including the tophat... her idea of green and hot pink together with flowers adorned. Not sure if the uploaded pic shows it ...

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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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Elizabethan Rose

evek, member | November 4th, 2011

My party ensemble consists of a corset-style top, a matching skirt and a purse. The garments are made from a combination of black chantilly lace, black silk chiffon and a salmon-colored silk...

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Red Novelty Knit Gown with Satin Shrug By Marcia Moore

Clair42, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

THIS 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

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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handbag & hat

lananagialla, member | November 4th, 2011

one of a kind handbag and hat

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Quilts, Spots, Stripes and Tucks

PHCIII, member | November 3rd, 2011

Normal 0 0 1 234 1337 11 2 1641 11.1287 0 0 0 This look is a hodge podge of techniques, patterns, and methods all mixed up and turned up side down. Let's start with the cape. I...

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Dress I created for Alissa's destination weding in Barbados...

appleanniefabrics, member | November 3rd, 20111 comment

I 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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My Little China Tote

AmadeusLVR, member | November 3rd, 20111 comment

Made this lovely tote for my sister. I fell in love with this adorable chinese umbrella fabric wih a light peach background, found a few quilt fabric squares for the pockets. This is the second bag...

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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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Night on the Town

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 0 0 1 312 1779 14 3 2184 11.1287 0 0 0 These pieces I made and styled together for a night on the town with friends here in New York City where I live. The jacket is made of...

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Spring Garden Party Ensemble

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 0 0 1 291 1660 13 3 2038 11.1287 0 0 0 I designed and created this ensemble for a friend's Springtime Garden Party. I knew it would be a wonderful party with wonderful friends so I...

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"Dress for Halloween"

CarterCaden, member | November 2nd, 2011

I designed this dress myself. It was a Halloween Dress for my son's girlfriend

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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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HEIRLOOM BABY ENSEMBLE

Carly_Sue, member | October 31st, 20112 comments

My granddaughter Ashlee requested an heirloom outfit for her new baby daughter, my first great, Aubrey Sarah. I shipped the outfit to TX on October 04, 2011 and then I saw this contest in...

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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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Victorian Christmas Stocking

Arkathwyn, member | October 24th, 2011

My Victorian Stocking is made of Rose Taffeta & a Burgundy Velvet for the shoe. Features scalloped trims & covered buttons that match the shoe. Added scrollwork beadingPattern...

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Hatsune Miku

intelruth, member | October 24th, 2011

She will light up the stage this Halloween as j-pop music sensation Hatsune Miku, from worldwide illustriousness band Vocaloid! This dazzling diva famous for her aqua-colored knee length hair and...

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Ms. Belen Monkey

lagrneyes60, member | October 24th, 2011

My grandaughter in her first Halloween costume.

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Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland from Tim Burton.

BlancaIa, member | October 23rd, 2011

I used the jacket from his last year costume, I add some decorations, a large pin full of ribbons in one pocket and a silky pink handkerchief in the other. I put lace cuffs in a pink shirt...

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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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My Vintage Inspired Party Outfit

Aunt_Jennie, member | October 19th, 20112 comments

About a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion...

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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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Les Miserables

prairietn1, member | October 17th, 2011

This is a show I costumed for a high school.

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