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The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

chrisdenf, member | November 4th, 2009

I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow...

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MAD Hatter

dezigner19, member | November 3rd, 2009

I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made. I made the long, coat out of cordoroy. The cuffs are...

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1890's Victoriana Day Outfit.

Rosies_stuffnsew, member | October 20th, 2009

I made the skirt from a Truly Victorian pattern TV 292 Bell Skirt. The base fabric is a gray colonial strip quilting cotton. The trim is 10 mts of light pink double faced satin ribbon and a beautiful...

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Needle Felted Swirly Jacket

StarGu, member | September 13th, 20097 comments

A lined, fitted jacket with asymmetrical collar and front closing, princess seams and shoulder pads. I purchased the swirly felted wool jacket fabric while on vacation in Innsbruck, Austria a...

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Some broochs

Caroladas, member | September 4th, 20091 comment

This brooch is very automnal accesory. Can you put in your jacket, jersey or bag. I hope that you like it. Sorry but my english isn't too good.

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Simple sewing projects

ukdame, member | September 1st, 2009

These are my newest project. Not done as good as I would like to be but is a start for small wall hangings for children and anyone really. Two small plastic rings sewn to back for hanging ease...

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Seeing with new eyes

1Karen83, member | August 24th, 20091 comment

The article in Threads issue 144 "Well Vested" gave me some new vision. I noticed that as there was no facing my piece of rayon that was the same on both sides would work. It turned out...

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Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket

heirloomjoanne, member | August 11th, 20092 comments

Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...

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Easy Summer Linen Jacket

irishcatred, member | August 10th, 20092 comments

For easy summer sewing I used Loes Hinse's Bolero Jacket #5106 which I had used before and liked the casual fit & ease of construction - no interfacing, no lining. The fabric is a medium weight...

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Summer Stripes

sewphy, member | July 19th, 20091 comment

I started with only 1 yard each of the green/periwinkle iridescent linen and the striped linen and a half yard of the periwinkel ribbed linen. Because I wanted a jacket, skirt and top I...

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Handkerchief Linen Boy's Shirt

HandcraftsbyHeather, member | July 10th, 20092 comments

Handkerchief Linen Boy's Shirt. Machine embroidery featured on center front box pleat. French seams at shoulders and side seams. Serger finished seam allowances along facings, armscyes, and...

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Restyled T-shirts

Klotus, member | June 19th, 20098 comments

What can we do with the T-shirts we don't wear anymore, but they are still new or look new? Everyone has T shirts in their closet. We either give them away, throw them, or use itnbspas...

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Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat

Stormee, member | February 23rd, 20095 comments

This was an easy and versitile coat to make, I made it out of gold drapery taffeta that has jaquard lines throughout the fabric. I found the most beautiful rhinestone buttons and it just so...

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book of pockets, back pack

FlossieMae, member | January 13th, 20097 comments

I designed these items because I needed something I could not find. If you are like me and want a product that is different yet functional check my shop out nbsp...

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Fairy dress

SelenaEon, member | December 15th, 20081 comment

This wonderful design is beautiful and comfortable at the same time. It has a unique braided neckline, empire waist and a skirt covered in gathered petals. When you spin, the dress looks amazing! The...

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Identifying Treasures in Your Button Stash

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 2008

Unfortunately, there are no set and easy ways to determine how much a button or set of buttons is worth; their value is determined by many factors. Learn how to identify what's rare in your collection.

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