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The Rose Sweater

Sewista, member | January 27th, 20113 comments

After seeing a gorgeous Anthropologie sweater for over 400.00 I decided I could make my own version. I recycled a white knit sweater with a Peter Pan collar for the project. It was great quality...

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Britney Spears costume in Las Vegas for Halloween

Threads and Needles, member | November 10th, 2010

I made this for someone who was entering a costume contest in Las Vegas. She said that people stopped her in the street for a picture with her! I designed this starting with a "union...

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Reconstructed linen skirt with wool felt embellishment

StormyBoo, member | September 1st, 2010

If I would have known that I was going to join and start posting I would have taken pictures of this project in progress. As it is, you'll have to settle for a description! I had this skirt that I...

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My niece is getting married in August, and her colors are chocolate brown and "Tiffany" blue. I used designs from Urban Threads and reworked them using Embird software. I'm still learning how to use...

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How to Create a Lapped and Embellished Seam

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | April 26th, 201019 comments

Learn how to create this lapped and embellished seam featured on our latest Threads cover.

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Peach Tea Gown

rakijaa, member | April 13th, 20103 comments

This is my interpretation of an Edwardian tea gown. I purchased the pre-beaded silk sleeves (2 sets) in a peach color, and they set the tone, and color scheme for the entire projectnbspThere...

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First granddaughter's wedding dress

margholland, member | January 4th, 201027 comments

I recently had the honor of making a wedding dress for my first granddaughter, Brittany Blount Chemin. I used Duchess Satin and silk organdy to construct the main part of the dress. To...

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How to Make Loops in Soutache Braid

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 18th, 20091 comment

Learn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details.

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Beaded Ribbon-woven Linen Jacket

GailPatrice, member | August 6th, 20091 comment

This original design was constructed using my Counterpoints Jacket pattern. The medium weight linen was the perfect canvas to showcase my woven ribbon technique. After drawing out warp...

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Felt like Irises Blouse

mirela, member | February 10th, 20097 comments

Felt inspired one day remembering these iris flowers in from of my apartment building where I grew up. I knew that once they bloom spring time began. Memories and nature inspired me to make a flowy...

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