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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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Little Red Riding Hood Halloween 2011

IggyJingles, member | November 5th, 2011

I sewed the hooded cape of a fine wale corduroy, and the peasant style full skirt from broadcloth - with patch pockets, whopping rick-rack and broderie anglaise trim. The hood was lined with a nice...

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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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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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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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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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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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One Yard Wonder

deChez, member | August 23rd, 20112 comments

The print fabric was given to me by one of my sewing students, so I took it as a challenge to create a simple garment with just one yard of fabric. In order to make the skirt long enough, I added a...

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Garage Sale Treasure

Dressmakers_dummy, member | July 2nd, 20112 comments

I found this little folding at a garage sale for $10 and thought it would be great for my daughter's dorm apartment. But it was in bad shape. Since the chair was put together with rivets rather than...

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Restyled Denim Jacket

copperwoman, member | April 12th, 20113 comments

As soon as I read Kenneth King’s Kermit Green Jacket (12/14/10) I went out to the thrift store to see if the nearly identical, but tomato red jacket with the same fraying issues was...

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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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The Lady of the Lake

Star55, member | November 7th, 20101 comment

This dress is inspired by my love of fantasy and historical movies. I used Simplicity pattern #2573 and made some adjustments such as removing the shoulder strap and using loops instead of...

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Inside My Chanel Jacket

nanasue, member | October 24th, 20106 comments

I learned to sew at a young age and was always fascinated by the gowns and suits that were worn by celebrities and models. As a teen I would sit for hours in our hometown library...

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Inspired By Threads: Issue 64 ~ Ribbonwork Flowers/In Detail

Kathleen_Noll, member | October 7th, 20103 comments

In 1996, when I was 17 years old, I was inspired by Threads Issue #64 to make my Senior Prom dress. The issue featured an article and an "In Detail" back cover image on Ribbonwork...

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Bags - Clutch bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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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Pillows - Re

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20101 comment

Pillows: Designer Techniques Using Your Sewing Machine book by Christopher Nejman Use fibers, fabrics, and thread in new and original ways Learn how to use a needle punching machine like the...

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Pillows - Whisper Of Luxury

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

Pillows: Designer Techniques Using Your Sewing Machine book by Christopher Nejman Use fibers, fabrics, and thread in new and original ways Learn how to use a needle punching machine like the...

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Designer Faux Leather Bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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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Quilted Faux Leather Designer Bag

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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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Designer Bags

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 2010

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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Chanel Inspired jacket

Linnes, member | September 4th, 201011 comments

I was inspired by Susan Khalje's article in Threads #121 -- Inside the Chanel Jacket -- and made this for my daughter, Claire. I bought the fabric and trim at Britex in San Francisco -- their...

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StitchnStudio Wholesale

tamk, member | July 6th, 2010

This is my first wholesale order for StitchnStudio. 1. Large Tote/Weekend Bag 2. Medium size clutch If you would like to read the entire story visit my blog...

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Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow

tamk, member | July 3rd, 20102 comments

Beautiful mixed textiles in creams and white. Vintage 2 1/2 in. metal rose pin makes a statement at center stage. Cream hand crocheted romantic trim measures 4 inches. White pillow center. Round...

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Vintage lamp recreated with Victorian style lamp shade

shadezofmichelle, member | June 15th, 20102 comments

This is a wonderful vintage lamp that I refinished, rewired and created a handsewn Victorian style lamp shade for. The techniques I used for creating the lamp shade include hand stitching...

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Super Easy DIY Headband

IvaMessy, member | May 18th, 20101 comment

please visit http://www.ivamessy.com/2010/05/diy-headband.html for full details

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A Dress Fit for a Princess

cindy_sews, member | May 5th, 20101 comment

Chartreuse from the color palette is mixed with blue and purple to make a princess dress that any toddler would be proud to wear. The pattern is Kari Berries and Blooms from Kari Me Away. The added...

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Spring Color Contest

sophronia, member | May 2nd, 20102 comments

This is my entry for the Spring Color Contest. I used Mc Call's pattern # 5393 and made some changes. I eliminated the zipper and made the dress from a stretch fabric. I wanted a...

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Pink and Green Polka Dots Skirt with Daisy Trim

myrayeretsky, member | April 26th, 20101 comment

Pink 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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Madame Pump Adores The Ultimate Bespoke Shoe Shaper Made in the USA!

MadamePumpadores, member | April 16th, 2010

Madame Pump Adores Fabulous, functional, frivolities….. …is the teamwork of two sisters possessing a highly refined sense of style and business savvy, who brought those two components...

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Thinking Spring with my "fabric doodling"

thesewbox, member | February 25th, 20101 comment

Thinking spring and some relaxing 'fabric doodling' to give texture to the fabric. No set design. Just free motion sewing and using some of the sewing machine stitch patterns, along with the twin...

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QUEEN OF HEARTS - Costume for Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater Production

Lady_Jaydee, member | February 9th, 20108 comments

I 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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Claire's raincoat

Linnes, member | January 26th, 201012 comments

Claire's raincoat was made with a two sided, rubberized raincoat fabric. The stripe is actually the reverse side to the red, so there is no lining. I did use two layers for the collar and...

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Scandalous 1920 French Evening Frock

EvaDress, member | January 17th, 20101 comment

I cut this frock from metal/silk lurex crinkle organza and metallic organza in tones of ivory and silver to match a precious bit of 1920’s vintage metal lace I had in...

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Cuada Slouch Shoulder Bag in Ivory & Blue

Cuada, member | January 17th, 2010

I made this shoulder bag from some remants of fabric I picked up. It matched perfectly with an old belt from the seventies that I had been given - my family are great for passing on things they...

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Monochrome Leaf Slouch Cuada Bag

Cuada, member | January 5th, 20102 comments

I made this slouch bag from my own pattern. The body of the bag is made from a medium-weight cotton in a monochrome leaf design. I attached a piece of a belt to the front of the bag and...

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Fountain Veil in Mixed Media

Veil_Artist, member | January 5th, 2010

This bride wanted a contempory veil combining both bridal illusion and French Net. She felt that the Fountain Veil style best conveyed the overall look and shape that she wanted so that was...

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Momgrammed Classic Style Veil

Veil_Artist, member | January 5th, 2010

The bride's mother approached me probably 10 months in advance of the wedding date about making her daughter's veil. Both the bride and her mother were in agreement that they wantednbspthe...

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Piping

junahbird, member | December 29th, 20091 comment

Using piping for the first time. I thought it turned out okay.

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Civil War Era Ball Gown

SouthernBling, member | December 21st, 20094 comments

This garment is pearl grey Moire Taffeta with grey Satin bands and trim, with lace sleeve insets and collar and was made for a Civil War Era Re-enactment Ball. The fitted jacket features Satin...

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Warnerland proudly presents the Queen of Hearts

Warnerland, member | December 8th, 20092 comments

This dress is made with red satin and organza pleated panels. Its fully lined, with black pleather detail and has tule to add extra body. Visit my website at...

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