tag: designers
'Project Accessory' Begins Casting Soon
19 commentsHave you heard about the accessory-themed "Project Runway" spin-off?
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Playing Dress Up at The 2011 Costume Institute Gala
1 commentThis 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
1 commentThis 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
2 commentsThe deadline is April 15 to send in photos of your garments and a personal video.
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Vintage Issey Miyake
4 commentsIssey 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
2 commentsThis 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
2 commentsDo 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
47 commentsWhom do you want to hear from in the Threads interview series?
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Hurrah for Hollywood II
6 commentsTake a closer look at the making of a Threads back cover.
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My 2 piece ensemble
3 commentsThis 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
6 commentsThis 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
8 commentsThis 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
2 commentsDo 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
2 commentsThis was the finished sample made for a Palm Springs-based fashion designer.
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Golden shades of green......
1 commentI 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!!
14 commentsThis 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!!!!!!!!!
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
2 commentsLearn 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
1 commentPillows: 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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