reader's closet - skirts - Threads
Happy Birthday to me- let the party begin
1 commentI made this ensemble by combining 2 different patterns. The jacket was created using an o-o-p McCall's pattern 5816. The skirt was made primarily from Vogue 8583. However it became too...
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"Dress for Halloween"
I designed this dress myself. It was a Halloween Dress for my son's girlfriend
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Skirt Repair
2 commentsI was commisioned to repair a hole in this skirt caused by a too hot iron. I saw this technique in Sew Stylish magazine and thought it would be a perfect camoflauge. I basted a zigzag stitch on...
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skirt to go with peasant blouse
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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Tops and skirt
It is the top and skirt made for my daughter. The top is embroided and embellished. The skirt pattern is circular skirt.
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60's inspired suit with pillbox hat
1 commentI have been admiring vintage looks for quite a while. My husband made me a beautiful sewing room that is finally finished and this is the first garment that I made in my new room! The pillbox...
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Circus skirt
1 commentA blue and white striped skirt. It's pleated and have a invisible zipper in the side.
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Reconstructed linen skirt with wool felt embellishment
If I would have known that I was going to join and start posting I would have taken pictures of this project in progress. As it is, you'll have to settle for a description! I had this skirt that I...
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June Sewing
Well all except the floral print frock (yellow) were made in June. The frock was made today. Angrakha - Maroon Dress is a traditional outfit worn by Royalty here in India. This has made...
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Vogue 2556 Issey Miyake
I made this skirt 6 years ago out of a striped blue poly-cotton-lycra blue fabric and an orange cotton knit. Color inspiration from blue jeansnbspnbspnbspThe...
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Girls Pink Polka Dots Ribbon Skirt
2 commentsThis skirt started out as a western style 'A Line' cut. From the beginning of this design to the final outcome I left it hanging in my sewing room. It took me at least a month to run...
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Pink and Green Polka Dots Skirt with Daisy Trim
1 commentPink and Green cotton skirt featuring pink polka dots on a chartreuse green background using Simplicity 4787 in a size 18. Pink and green daisy trim is attached at the top of the side...
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Simple skirt
This simple skrt is a wool and cotton, is the first skirt ever I've made without a pattern , this was a new big challenge for me! I'm very proud of the outcome. I put a flower for decoration.
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From EWE To ME
3 commentsThis is a garment that I sewed in 2006. It was the toughest outfit that took all of my sewing knowledge and more. I spent 8 months searching for a mill that would take one of my Columbia...
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Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket
3 commentsUmbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...
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Corsette and skirt
5 commentsThe corsette has a macrame embellishment. Pencil skirt with pleated hem.
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Blue Suit - Feminine Jacket (V8543) and Bias-cut Skirt (M5524) with Grey Piping
1 commentBlue polyester suit with grey poly piping and lining accents. Just after I started the jacket, Threads published a test sewer review of the jacket and Norma Bucko is correct in thatnbspthis...
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Adriana´s wedding!!..
5 commentsShe was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.
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Multilingual fabric wiki
1 commentA multilingual fabric wiki I have created to serve the DIY fashion and sewing community (http://fabricsinternational.wetpaint.com). So far (as of March 16, 2009), the site includes references to more...
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Spring fling
3 commentsWe all fall in love with a colorful fun skirt but this one is as versatile as it is pretty! Designer original adjusts to 8 different sizes...will dress up with heels or down with a flat or...
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The Garden Party
3 commentsThe Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...
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