reader's closet - sewing - Threads
reader's closet
Spring chartreuse/pink clutch
1 commentI've been having lots of fun making these great clutches in many sizes using the kisslock frames. The textile is men's necktie fabric, woven in Italy. I buy it by the yard and have made...
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My Own Little Corner of the World!
2 commentsThis is a really soft fake fur scarf I whipped up from a remnant after constructing the fur vest. I lined it with brown satin for a touch of elegance. I just love it! Don't you?
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Cute pinafore dress
1 commentI've made this dress for my little girl two weeks ago and I'm very pleased with the outcome.
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Princess dress for my little princess
3 commentsI draw this pattern last year and I only made the dress few weeks ago. The fabric is cotton satin
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What to do with an old maternity tunic ?
2 commentsThis is a maternity tunic that I wore very little during my pregnancy, she was almost new and I was pained to throw it so I decided to turn it into a t-shirt for my daughter, and here is the result...
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Red Dress for granddaughter
1 commentThis dress was made by combining the various options on several patterns. The solid red fabric is a blend and the printed fabric is cotton. My other much younger granddaughter borrowed the dress to...
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Little Princess on the Beach
I made this little flower girl dress for my granddaughter to wear at a tropical beach wedding. I started with Butterick 3351, but made some modifications. I opted not to make an overskirt or belt...
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Phone Cozies
Phone cozies I made using curduroy fabric. Embellished with fabric glitter glue. All have velcro closure. Let me know what you think about these:)
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A bag I made.
I made this bag for a friend of mine some time ago.It has a zipper closing and two pockets inside, so that she wouldn't have to fiddle around for her phone or lipglosskeys...
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Little Zipped Pouches
4 comments2 variations of a zipped pouch. 1 is a simple, flat pouch -great for cosmetics, pills, coins, ipod, blackberry etc, etc... & one with pleats, giving extra volume and making it perfect for a...
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Vampire Lucy Westenra from Bram Stoker's Dracula
2 commentsNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Halloween is my holiday. Every year I rack my brain to think of something to trump previous year’s costumes. This year I...
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Lightning Bolt Patchwork cushion
An abstract patchwork cushion cover. The front panel has a lightning bolt design in "crazy patchwork". The back has a "mitred" corner construction to give a lovely soft edge.The pattern amp...
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Shiny liquid gold lame' tanktop-style bodysuit.
1 commentI was probably inspired by certain shiny fashions of the past, so I decided to sew together this awesome liquid gold lame' bodysuit made of very silky 100% polyester fabric! Yet I'm not sure if...
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debi's stuff
These are the items that we produced for my niece's dorm room. She had very little sewing experience. I was showing her some online resources..Threads website, online quilting shows and Threadbangers...
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brown dress
1 commentthis is a "Modellina " pattern , in brown linen , very fresh and linear. Only two breast pockets for a note of elegance
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Sundress with applique and handmade braided trim
This is a sundress made from my pattern - Ava Sundress by Nanoo Designs with the added applique (design from Embroidery Boutique) and handmade braided trim. I added two rows of the braided trim...
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Restyled T-shirts
10 commentsWhat can we do with the T-shirts we don't wear anymore, but they are still new or look new? Everyone has T shirts in their closet. We either give them away, throw them, or use itnbspas...
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My Fantasy Wedding Dress
6 commentsThis absolutely stunning one-of-a-kind designer wedding gown was created by Katrina Marie for her Fairytale wedding in June 2006. Inspired by a little bit of Victorian, Renaissance, Baroque, Fantasy...
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Embroidered Cotton Shirt
2 commentsPattern: Burda 06/2008 Fabric: Embroidered Cotton from JoAnns Accessories: Pearl Snap Fasteners I like this top, but wish it was a little more fitted, I should have taken it in at the side seamsI...
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Red Crochet Taffetta Top
4 commentsYarn: Patons Brilliant: radiant red, almost 2 skeins. Hook: 3.5mm Fabric: taffeta For the upper part of the top I used this mettalic sparkling yarns and half double crochet stitches for tighter...
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Felt like Irises Blouse
7 commentsFelt inspired one day remembering these iris flowers in from of my apartment building where I grew up. I knew that once they bloom spring time began. Memories and nature inspired me to make a flowy...
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Emery Pincushions
8 commentsI sew these pincushions for my store. When you use this black mineral to fill your pincushion it becomes one of the best pincushions in all the world! Emery pincushion! Every time you stick your...
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