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Promise of Spring Scarf

Bantamaz, member | January 21st, 20112 comments

This light grey fleece resembles spring showers as a neutral backdrop for these lovely shades of amber, gold, and burnt orange flowers. I originally made this scarf as an entry to a fleece contest...

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Re-use Dress and Bolero

izodiea, member | January 14th, 20115 comments

This is my final entry to the Discarded to Divine Charity Auction : The outfit consistence of a Faux 17th century bolero (complete with cartridge pleated sleeves) over an empire wasted dress with a...

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Lady Ga Ga inspired jacket

Stitchy, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

I was asked to design and build this for a tv show. I had two days to make it happen. It was sewn with my Juki walking foot, for the thinner vinyl piping I used a home machine with a...

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Fast food at the MOCA

Stitchy, member | January 4th, 2011

I couldn't find polyester in the colors I wanted. I used super spandex on the matte side. I drafted the patterns but it was a basic T-shirt pattern that was color blocked and simple...

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Gloves

Stitchy, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

This is part of a showgirl out fit I designed. I made the patterns and mixed foil spandex with satin spandex. I used the same fabric for the bustier. Added bugle beads, seed beads and...

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Doctor Who -- The Fourth Doctor

KBthreads, member | November 14th, 20104 comments

For this costume I made the 13-foot-long scarf out of thrift store sweaters (see detailed instructions below), dyed the hat brown and attached a hat band, made the necktie, and restructured...

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Wizrobe and Link

ASewingMom, member | November 14th, 2010

These are characters from my sons' favorite video game The Legend of Zelda, Wind Waker. The Boss Wisrobe, the villan on the left, and Link, the hero, on the right.

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Pink Panther

LucyClark, member | November 13th, 2010

Pink Panther costume was made from a pattern I bought years ago. I used embroidery and felting techniques on the head and face. The ears have wire to stand up. The mittens are threaded through the...

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Haloween costume contest

huzhu, member | November 9th, 2010

Here is the costume I made for my daughter Isabelle Sophie for halloween. She was Katy Perry from California Gurls.

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The Defenceless Musketeer

wendyl2010, member | November 8th, 2010

It was two weeks before Halloween when my friend finally pursuaded me to make a costume with her this year. I had no idea what to be so as I was flipping through the Simplicity Catalogue, I saw...

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Find Inspiration in Amazing Artisan Textiles

smcfarland, contributor | November 5th, 20102 comments

"1,000 Artisan Textiles" features works to spark new ideas for anyone who sews

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Things I love to sew and design.

SusieHomemaker, member | October 12th, 20105 comments

I enjoy making and designing handbags special order. I have collected material in my travels. Curtain fabric inspires me to create my bags with linings and lots of pockets. Originally I wanted to...

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handbags

themotleymuse, member | October 8th, 20103 comments

this bag is constructed from silk brocade, embellished taffeda and copper metalic ribbons. it has a satin lining with interior pocket, flap closure with magnetic snap and fabricated...

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Laser Etched Bias 1930's Gown

EvaDress, member | October 5th, 20105 comments

Seems this is a good time to share my laser gown project after spotting Kenneth King’s write-up of laser-cut fabric in the latest THREADS. It is a personal thesis project I created in...

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1930's 'Slip' Evening Gown

EvaDress, member | September 23rd, 2010

I have been working with vintage patterns for 13 years. I see endless possibilities for contemporary garments in vintage patterns.

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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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Pillows - Tropical Winds

christophernejman, member | September 20th, 20102 comments

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...

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Pillows - Sand Of Sahara

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...

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Pillows - Harem Of Color

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...

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