reader's closet - sewing machine

Ashley's first pageant

prairietn1, member | October 17th, 2011

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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Patchwork Tote Bags

Stormee, member | October 14th, 2011

When someone has blessed you with a box of upholstry samples what do you do? I decided to make a tote bag out of the samples, then that tote turned into 3 totes. These are my own designs...

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My Creations!http://www.rosiesstuffnsew.blogspot.com/

Rosies_stuffnsew, member | October 13th, 2011

http://www.rosiesstuffnsew.blogspot.com/ This is only the one of the projects I have finished. To see some extra visit my blog above.

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My Wedding Dress

stephanieeisentrout, member | October 11th, 20114 comments

I made this dress from my own design using a couple different patterns and some pattern pieces that I made myself.

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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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my little bride

fosca, member | October 5th, 2011

my little bride...

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Keyhole Dress and Caplet

sdesgins86, member | October 4th, 2011

This is the third dress that I have worked on 3 years ago. That completes my collection.

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Dress and Bolero

sdesgins86, member | October 4th, 2011

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

sdesgins86, member | October 4th, 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

sdesgins86, member | October 4th, 2011

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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A Quilt for Zaren

Stormee, member | September 16th, 2011

I made this quilt for my grandson, Zaren, it was a fun quilt to make, I used the instructions from the book "Word Play" by Tonya Ricucci. It is a very informative book and helped me to create a...

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The Lilah Dress

deChez, member | August 20th, 20114 comments

A friend gave me several pieces of vintage lace from her late mother-in-law's sewing stash. I thought it would be fun to use a few pieces on something for my friends grand-daughter. I used New...

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Sewing Redux

alaskapsych, member | August 1st, 2011

Hello everyone! As I wrote in my bio, I started sewing at the tender age of 5. But for reasons unknown to me (more like what the heck was I thinking????), I stopped sewing about 10 years...

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Black Renaissance Costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the second full length renaissance dress i made. Given to my daugher-in-law. It is done in black woven suede, and white satin. The lower sleeve band is covered in hand sewen pearls. The...

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Mother Nature halloween 2008

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

Halloween 2008, this was a formal skirt and strapless top pattern. I used it just as it was with a green dul satin. After completed i went to the local Michael's store and purchased a vine with fall...

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First Communion Dress

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was the first time I have made a first communion dress. But my neice wanted a dress done her way. So I agreed. She choose an out of print Guinne Sax from my collection. We removed the 3 teir...

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Victorian costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the first part of the costume which includes a jacket, blouse and skirt. The fabric is a taffeta blend i found on sale. Originally the sleeves were to be short with elastic. I added a lower...

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Crazy Shirt

deChez, member | June 12th, 20112 comments

There's a reason why it looks like I mugged a couch, and drapes to make this shirt. I purchased this fabric on-line to make a pillow, but once I had it in my hands, I wanted to wear it. I used...

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Cowboy Shirt

deChez, member | June 12th, 20111 comment

Just another simple shirt for my husband. He loves the crazy shirts for performing, and this fabric has been getting alot of attention. As usual, I used Simplicity 2741.

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Mary U's sewing projects

MaryU, member | May 18th, 20113 comments

Soho Coat from The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection made from double sided suede/faux curly lamb fabric. I especially love the deep and stylish pockets.

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My Grandmother's White Rotary

sewingpuzzle, member | May 13th, 20116 comments

This is my "project" for the moment. My grandmother owned this White Rotary Sewing Machine. When she died it passed into my mother's possession, and now, since my mother has moved to...

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Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse

elfstone, member | May 9th, 2011

This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves. I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...

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Help!

angiea, member | May 5th, 20117 comments

I am trying to simply blog and not upload photos; I am in search of purchasing a new machine. I'm new to the sewing world and know absolutely nothing! However, I DO know what I want to do with my...

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Shibori with Kayla

lindamanla, member | April 16th, 20113 comments

I 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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Green Jacket

deChez, member | April 2nd, 20111 comment

I just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than it does on the dress form. The...

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Embroidered Jean Vest

elfstone, member | March 31st, 20114 comments

I used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans. I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...

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Summer Stripes!

elfstone, member | March 30th, 20114 comments

Threads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment. I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339. I love that the cup sizes are included...

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Batik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers

Jmccombs, member | March 21st, 20111 comment

Batik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers

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Burn out velvet jacket

Dressmakers_dummy, member | March 11th, 20113 comments

I 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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Tea Towels to Bedspread

Dressmakers_dummy, member | March 2nd, 20112 comments

I was given a project to combine some beautiful tea towels that were given as a present but the receipient lives on a ranch and tea towel were not really useful, but she did need a new bedspread. So...

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Fleece Coat

deChez, member | March 1st, 20111 comment

I started with Vogue pattern 1129, but modified the drape so that it's attached only at the shoulder (instead of all the way across the waist). I also made the scarf portion (what was originally the...

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Spring Peasant Blouse

deChez, member | February 21st, 2011

Needed a little Spring in my life. I found this fabric at a little indie fabric store in my neighborhood. The only change I made to this old Butterick pattern was to sew the elastic directly on the...

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skirt to go with peasant blouse

thecrafter, member | February 21st, 2011

This is such a great project for a beginner. I've only been sewing for two weeks and even I was able to make this in little more than an afternoon. I pressed the hem & casing at the same...

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Retro Wrap From the Butterick Website

sewnikki, member | February 18th, 2011

Like I said earlier the sewing bug has bitten me hard. I am nearly manic about sewing again. I chose this project because it was easy or so i thought and quick. It was fairly easy and pretty quick...

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gypsy skirt

thecrafter, member | February 8th, 20112 comments

Since my friend likes yellow, I bought as many contrasting yellows as I could. But two of them are a little too similar. Instead of gathering the thread by hand, I bought a gathering foot. But either...

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"Liesl's Dancing Dress" - A Sound of Music Costume!

KatrinaAriana, member | February 8th, 2011

Sound of Music fans rejoice! Remember the gorgeous chiffon dress Liesl wore for her "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" dance scene in the gazebo? Well now you can make one just like...

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Reversible Evening Dress

orchidsinmay, member | February 4th, 20113 comments

This was based on a Dior dress from the 50s. I made it reversible because I couldn't decide which colour I wanted it to be in. The sash is also reversible. I wore it to a carnival themed event. For...

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FROCK

Kasthurirajam, member | January 28th, 2011

MY FROCK

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Don't brake the line

Tahiubed, member | January 23rd, 20114 comments

My inspiration comes from the threads 149 p 71, but the fabric ribbed -cotton-polyester- inappropriate because lines were broken. So the idea is to make pintucking with fantasy spaces - easy...

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