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Project Accessory Begins Casting Soon

'Project Accessory' Begins Casting Soon

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Have you heard about the accessory-themed "Project Runway" spin-off?

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Playing Dress Up at The 2011 Costume Institute Gala

Playing Dress Up at The 2011 Costume Institute Gala

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This year’s event was held to celebrate the opening of the Met’s new exhibition, “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” and a few of the stars seem to have taken inspiration from the designer's aesthetic.

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Cynthia Rowley Jacket

Cynthia Rowley Jacket

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This is the jacket from Simplicity 2443, done in stretch twill. After installing the ribbon closures, I decided there was just too much going on, removed them and replaced them with buttons. Love the...

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Are You In or Out? Project Runway is Casting Season 9

Are You In or Out? "Project Runway" is Casting Season 9

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The deadline is April 15 to send in photos of your garments and a personal video.

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Vintage Issey Miyake

Vintage Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake is my all time favorite Vogue designer and this is my all time favorite shirt. It is comfy but still has some style. This is my fourth time I have made this since the pattern came out in...

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JUST THE BEGINNING

JUST THE BEGINNING

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This began as the top of a dress, but I cut the pattern too short and had to improvise. It was so simple, I don't think it needs a explanation.

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Threads Contributors Share Their Favorite Patterns

Threads Contributors Share Their Favorite Patterns

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Do you have a pattern that you find yourself using again and again? Why do you keep using it?

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Suggest a Designer for the Spotlight

Suggest a Designer for the Spotlight

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Whom do you want to hear from in the Threads interview series?

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Hurrah for Hollywood II

Hurrah for Hollywood II

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Take a closer look at the making of a Threads back cover.

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My 2 piece ensemble

My 2 piece ensemble

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This purple fabric is a cotton blend with a tweed like pattern for the skirt. The cream insert on the skirt is left over drapery fabric scraps that I had and wondered if it would look good together...

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Quincinera

Quincinera

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This sweet 16 gown was done in a pale blue satin and featured a draped and beaded bodice.  The bolero jacket was made to match.

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Tshirt to wedding gown

Tshirt to wedding gown

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This wedding gown I created from mens 2XX white t shirts and one ladies white t shirt. I dyed the shirts, stones and buttons pink. The gown was modeled in a t shirt fashion show at...

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Remembering Their Dad

Remembering Their Dad

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Do you ever receive a request that you know you just can't turn down - even if you have never tackled a project like this before?  Happened to me (for the umpteenth time) this past...

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portfolio

portfolio

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sample #2

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Portfolio

Portfolio

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This was the finished sample made for a Palm Springs-based fashion designer.

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Golden shades of green......

Golden shades of green......

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I use 3 different shades of this lovely silk chiffon to  make this dress.  It has the advantage that  it changes it self, acordingly to your taste, because, from the hand pleated...

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A golden wedding dress!!

A golden wedding dress!!

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This dress is made in silk duppioni color soft gold.  It has a ballony skirt divided in 8 petals.  At the center of each petal, I put a big tear that has been machine embroidered and...

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Million Pillowcase Challenge!!!!!!!!!

Million Pillowcase Challenge!!!!!!!!!

There is a Million Pillowcase Challenge going on RIGHT NOW! Until the end of the year. Just go to http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/ Sign up and then make pillowcases. Go to the site...

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Bags - Clutch bag

Bags - Clutch bag

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Learn how to make high end designer bags under you home sewing machine. Includes 12 multi format embroidery designs digitized for metallic thread.

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Pillows - Re

Pillows - Re

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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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