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Simplicity/Threads 2591

deChez, member | June 13th, 20102 comments

A friend sent me some vintage fabric she found in her attic while preparing to move. I set it aside, and waited for it to tell me what to do with it. I came across Simplicity's pattern 2591 from the...

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Heirloom Hat

GreenTrunkDesigns, member | June 7th, 20104 comments

I wanted to create a hat reminiscent of the 1930’s, charming and a touch extravagant, but still practical. So I crafted this newsboy hat from white and cream vintage doilies, sprinkled it with...

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Vintage Blue

rqlmcc, member | May 29th, 20101 comment

Normal 0 I'm totally new to sewing but I love it!:) I hope you all like this project. This is a simple reversible vintage inspired tote bag. For side one I used a beige and blue plaid...

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Sunflower Garden Newsboy Hat

GreenTrunkDesigns, member | May 29th, 20102 comments

I fashioned this earthy hat from a vintage tablecloth, a McHat pattern, and embellished it with some buttons and my crazy quilting skills. The hat is mostly green, with the exception of the four...

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Lovely Christian Dior Style Dress for Spring

cloudyhn, member | April 26th, 20101 comment

Here is another dress for Spring I made this weekend. It's stretching twill cotton. Inspired by Dior style and spring colors. The Floral print and solid orange are really go together. The Diors...

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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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Peach Tea Gown

rakijaa, member | April 13th, 20103 comments

This is my interpretation of an Edwardian tea gown. I purchased the pre-beaded silk sleeves (2 sets) in a peach color, and they set the tone, and color scheme for the entire projectnbspThere...

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Cute pinafore dress

sew_queen, member | April 8th, 20101 comment

I've made this dress for my little girl two weeks ago and I'm very pleased with the outcome.

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Vintage Buttonhole Workers

lyzcollins, member | March 14th, 20101 comment

I found these two "Famous" Buttonhole Workers in a sewing desk that I bought at the Volunteers of America Thrift Shop in Rochester, NY. What little information I could find on the internet...

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Measca Shoulder Bag

Cuada, member | March 4th, 2010

This is a Smaller version of my other 'Slouch' Shoulder bags -This one is made from wine cord, aubergine ruffle cotton - which was part of a ripped skirt and black fabric. The strap is made...

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SWEET TALK

threadsquare, member | February 18th, 20101 comment

I used a designer cranberry red cotton poplin for the main fabric of the dress. The silk chiffon accent fabric was hand-dyed by me, and I used a brighter red silk charmeuse for the...

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Red Silk Vintage Styled dress

kozykitty, member | February 15th, 20101 comment

I made this dress to wear to a wedding. Some modifications were made to the pattern but they are not visible. I used French seams and I fully lined the dress in Bemberg Rayon. I had...

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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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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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Washed Lavender Organza Dress

izodiea, member | January 4th, 20106 comments

The main focus of this dress for me was the bodice, I wanted to really make the sheer quality of the organza stand out. I used minimal seaming, and only lined the bust portion of the bodice...

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Scintillating - An amalgamation of past and present

EvaDress, member | January 4th, 201014 comments

I cut the bodice of this gown from contemporary Vogue pattern 8191 and the skirt from a vintage 1930's evening gown pattern. I sewed the gown on my 1941 Singer 201-2 and narrowly hemmed with my...

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Late 70's/early 80's style very shiny liquid silver lame' 3/4 sleeved bodysuit.

spacey09, member | December 30th, 20091 comment

(I would upload more photos, but as this site only allows for 5 photos per project, I can only upload 5 photos.) I plan on wearing this bodysuit with a pair of black spandex tights at a New Years Eve...

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Recycled Vintage Pillowcase Designer Fabric Toddlers Swing Jacket

VintageBaby, member | November 5th, 20091 comment

This darling jacket starts with a sweet vintage pillowcase, vintage lace, vintage buttons, and a gorgeous designer rose fabric. The front of the vintage pillowcase I used had been hand embroidered...

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Silver man from the future.

spacey09, member | October 30th, 2009

This costume was worn to an early Halloween party just 5 hours ago by my friend! I made both the bodysuit and the tights/pants myself! (Note that the wig and the body paint/makeup were bought...

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Satin Pleated Clutch

constructivism, member | October 24th, 20093 comments

My own design for a clutch Handbag made in silk satin with a front pleat detail & tiny pleats to give shape to the base. It is closed with a sunken/ hidden zip construction. Finished it measures...

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70's/80's gold disco.

spacey09, member | October 14th, 2009

This is a very disco style costume I designed myself to be worn for Halloween 2009. The costume consists of 2 separate pieces of garment, a single piece very shiny liquid gold lame' longsleeved...

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Echo

dollydiva, member | September 30th, 2009

I enjoy making, designing and dressing dolls. My Avatar is one I created from an old photograph of "Echo'. Her father was the town founder of Echo, Oregon which he named after...

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Shiny liquid gold lame' tanktop-style bodysuit.

spacey09, member | September 23rd, 20091 comment

I 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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Jestersmother Info

jestersmother, member | August 25th, 2009

I am a 56 year female. Married 30 years. 2 grown daughters and a 3 year old grandson. I always wanted to design clothes but could never afford the schooling. So I just designed and made cloths for my...

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Jester Scepters for Fife the Jester

jestersmother, member | August 25th, 20092 comments

These are Jester Scepters used by my daughter when she dances in her Fife the Jester costumes. The main character in her children show, Fife the Jester in Leaping Land.

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Vintage Linen Lined Boys Jacket and Shorts

axncatsma, member | August 6th, 20091 comment

This Vintage Linen Jacket and Shorts are both lined. I made these for my son 18 years ago for my cousin's wedding - and he wore it at my wedding, too - but with purchased slacks...

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My Passion

dsrtrt2, member | August 3rd, 20098 comments

I love fashion and history and have combined those interests into creating historical fashions. Pretty much all of my dresses have a historical influence. Many of them are period correct. I...

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Linen Towel for healthy bath time!

LinenKids, member | July 28th, 2009

The perfect towel even for the child with the most sensitive skin – it’s a rare towel since few European companies weave terry cloth from linen. LinenKids is proud to present – from...

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Boys linen shirt

LinenKids, member | July 23rd, 20091 comment

This vintage-style inspired shirt is made in an interesting, striped texture of 100% linen. It has a stylish, lace-up front. The sleeves are 3/4 length. This light, Thin shirt is perfect for summer...

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Vintage Embroidery

gossjean, member | May 14th, 20091 comment

Sometimes, it will do a soul good just to slow down and do something that forces you to reflect and remember! Recently, I ran across a few items that came in a lot that I had purchased in an...

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Now that's a Houndstooth!

lynnewill, member | May 9th, 20091 comment

This is a retro Butterick pattern from 1936 Made from a wonderful wool and angora houndstooth. The top stitching was done by hand. It is fully lined in silk crepe de chine.

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Vintage Wedding gown

MCarolina, member | May 8th, 200916 comments

I had the inspiration to design this dress from my grandmother wedding gown

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chantilly womens skirt

ellene_mcclay, member | April 11th, 20092 comments

~ lovely soft pinks and creams, ruffled layers of lace, chiffon and tulle over a vintage pink slip.

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Adriana´s wedding!!..

eusbel, member | March 26th, 20095 comments

She was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.

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My cousin wedding!!

eusbel, member | March 25th, 20096 comments

She had a wonderful wedding dress that I made with fabric´s Gazar of silk and embroidered with cristal swarosky in the top of the dress and in the skirt too. The beautiful skirt was moved like...

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Cabbage Rose

marthaq, member | March 25th, 20093 comments

Inspired by the Roses article in the latest Threads, I used Dad's old ties to create roses and leaves. Natty style with sentimental overtones...I plan to make them for my 4 sisters too. I try to...

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Spring fling

FlossieMae, member | March 9th, 20093 comments

We 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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Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20097 comments

The words "dapper" and "natty" come to mind when I wear my 1936 seersucker jacket. This was the first project my sewing teacher helped me with, six years ago, when I was despairing of ever...

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1934 polo coat

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20093 comments

Vintage pattern McCall 7842, published 1934.

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1950 Belted Topper

Pattern_Nut, member | February 21st, 20095 comments

Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950. I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008. Excellent for warmth and fashion while traveling...

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