tag: designers
Discover Fashion's Impact
2 comments"Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA" opens February 10 at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The exhibition celebrates the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and those of its members who have had the greatest impact on fashion through the past 50 years.
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Hot Pink Dress
This is an eight grade dance dress for a client who wanted her daughter's dress to be modern but conservative. She wanted a short ballerina dress that was a sweetheart bustier but would cover...
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Sham's Tablecloth Skirt
1 commentThis is now becoming the famed Tablecloth skirt from the blog of Shams, of "Communing with Fabric." She has generously shared the design and even has a gallery of skirts made with this pattern of...
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And the Winner of "Roberto Capucci Art Into Fashion" is...
Are you the lucky one to receive a copy of "Robert Capucci Art into Fashion"?
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Charles James: The Exhibition
2 commentsSee for yourself what's inside the designer's gorgeous gowns--thanks to a magnificent museum show.
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Slot Buttonholes
17 commentsThis high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment.
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The Talk is Pleating with Designer Babette Pinsky
6 commentsBabette Pinsky is in the Designer Spotlight in Threads no. 159. Learn more about the pleating she uses in her designs.
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT: The Great Designers, Part One
The Museum at FIT is now showing Part One of two consecutive exhibits featuring the greatest designers from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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A Salute to Navy Uniforms!
6 commentsThe military paid my way through college. Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best! Yes, I took a pattern off my...
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Jacket, Pants and Top
3 commentsCashmere wool coattail jacket with silk lining. Zipper removeable tail (for the days you don't want to be as fun :), hook and eye closure. Jean cotton cigarette pants. Silk de Chine top with...
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Italian Chic
2 commentsWho says you need to break the bank to look chic and sophisticated during the holidays? My head to toe outfit was inspired by the latest runway looks from Italy's top designers (Armani, Gucci...
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Star Burst Quilt
This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".
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Puff/Biscuit Quilt
This quilt has individual squares that are hand stuffed. The top is cotton. The back is flannel. Fabrics include zebra print, fuchsia, black and green. It measures 36"x36".
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Victorian Christmas Stocking
My Victorian Stocking is made of Rose Taffeta & a Burgundy Velvet for the shoe. Features scalloped trims & covered buttons that match the shoe. Added scrollwork beadingPattern...
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Shiva the god of destruction
1 commentEverything you see here is all hand made.After watching Lara Croft tomb raider(the movie), It inspired me to make this custome.I wanted to make a custome that remind me of my country...
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Christmas Stocking High Heel Boot
I designed this stocking for the femme fatal in all of us... It is made with a black lace over a fuschia satin with a pleated satin cuff & velvet accents at the ankle & the high heel. nbspI...
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Lady Kimonii
Hello, This is not my first attempt at a lady Kimonii, but the first one I am quite pleased with. For those who don't know, a Kimonii is a garment I have invented, which is a new take on the...
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Yasmine Inspired
4 commentsThis shirt is inspired by a design seen on site of designer Yasmine. I used McCalls 6076 which gave me a different collar and sleeve but a shoulder princess seam like the original. The bodice is...
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Finally! Project Runway is Ready to Roll
55 commentsAre you ready to watch? Lifetime announces Season 9 to premiere July 28
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