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Channeling Wilma!!

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

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

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

Book Giveaway: A Collection of Sewing Books for Kids

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You could win these fun sewing books for kids!

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From Toilet Paper to Shantung Silk

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

Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

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This 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

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

The Psychedelic Circle Sleeve

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Take 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

The Faux Ruffled Tiered Skirt

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Tiers 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

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

Kissed By the Wild Vest

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A 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

'High Profile' Jabot Blouse

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I 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

A Rag Bin Sweat Shirt Becomes a Skirt

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A 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

Hanging On A Cliff, A Draped Dress

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A 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

Ivory/Gold Silk Coat

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This 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

sewballet

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My 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

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

Project Runway All Stars, Episode 3: "Up Your Aerosol"

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The designers work with graffiti artists to create bold art-to-wear

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Art Deco Medusa

Art Deco Medusa

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Art 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

curvy mermaid

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I 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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