tag: art-to-wear
Channeling Wilma!!
A simple off the shoulder dress made from 2 rectangles. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_17.html
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With Love - Prom Dress 2013
My passion is sewing and I was thrilled to be able to create another one of a kind Prom dress for my grandaughter. I love to dabble in Haute Couture sewing, so this gown lent itself to being able...
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The Gathered Camisole
This little camisole was made using vintage linens, but it could easily be replicated with a lovely cotton and rows of gathering stitches. You can see the post...
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Book Giveaway: A Collection of Sewing Books for Kids
10 commentsYou could win these fun sewing books for kids!
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From Toilet Paper to Shantung Silk
I participated in the toilet paper wedding dress challenge in 2010. I enjoyed creating the dress so much, I wanted to recreate it in silk.
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Beaded Cargo Pants Purse
1 commentThis upcycled bag made out of a child's cargo pant is perfect for a everyday purse. It is ready for rugged wear but still feminine with the cute beaded detail and the floral buttons. It is...
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Tank Top Remake
This light-weight vest, or cover-up was fashioned from a flared bottom tank top that was once attached to a blouse. The shoulder seams had to be cut in order to remove it, and I was afraid that...
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The Psychedelic Circle Sleeve
2 commentsTake an ordinary stripe fabric and turn it into something out of this world!! You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/sleeves-on-saturdays_23.html
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The Faux Ruffled Tiered Skirt
2 commentsTiers of faux ruffles make this simple skirt constructed just from rectangles a must notice skirt. You can see the post here...
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Guitar Straps
I just wanted to make something different, and while browsing around for inspiration I found a banjo strap someone had made. It was designed, and constructed quite differently from the straps I made...
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Kissed By the Wild Vest
2 commentsA wild little vest made from 4 rectangles. You can see the post here, http://www.rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html
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'High Profile' Jabot Blouse
2 commentsI converted an original 1934 pattern for a seperate jabot yoke and overdress into this 'High Profile' jabot blouse.
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A Rag Bin Sweat Shirt Becomes a Skirt
3 commentsA sweat shirt destined for the rag bin is given new life as a cute little skirt. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-to-do-with-rag-bin-sweat-shirt.html
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Hanging On A Cliff, A Draped Dress
2 commentsA rather dramatic draped dress made from 5 rectangles. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/12/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_28.html
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Ivory/Gold Silk Coat
3 commentsThis kimono style coat was made at the request of my daughter. It was actually the practice coat to see if she liked the pattern. I decided to use a vintage fabric inherited from a cousin. As I...
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sewballet
3 commentsMy daughter wanted to be a pumpkin for Halloween. This is what we came up with. It's a stretch base with an attached tutu. The leaves are polar fleece, and the vines are cotton cording. The net was...
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Winter Wonderland
The theme of my costume is "The Winter Wonderland". I do not use a pattern, I start cutting the fabric, adding layers where I feel they need to go. I do not own a sewing machine, so every inch is...
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 3: "Up Your Aerosol"
1 commentThe designers work with graffiti artists to create bold art-to-wear
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Art Deco Medusa
5 commentsArt Deco Medusa was handmade by myself and personally styled from the shoes to the headdress, leaving no element un-finessed. The pattern for the dress is researched from 1920's flapper-style dresses...
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curvy mermaid
3 commentsI made this costume because the mermaid costume I wanted to buy only went to size 10.I combined a lot of ideas from the internet. Its 2 separate pieces. The top is a steel boned corset in beige I...
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