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Got Spots?

judith neukam, contributor | May 27th, 20094 comments

Just call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk.

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Canal Street 1

fcwdesigns, member | May 5th, 20091 comment

Hand-sewn counted cross-stitch from an original photograph. Measures 8"x10"

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AN ECO FRIENDLY GIFT FOR MOM THAT STITCHES UP IN A FLASH!!

EllenLumpkinBrown, member | April 24th, 2009

This is my Crafter's Pin Cushion. It is super easy to make and a lot of fun. It stitches up so quickly and you can create any type of design because the exterior fabric is cut feltnbsp...

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Fashioning Felt Exhibit

Ariel Price, member | March 19th, 20095 comments

Visit the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in NYC through September 7th to check out this fantastic textile exhibit

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Multilingual fabric wiki

gedwoods, member | March 17th, 20091 comment

A multilingual fabric wiki I have created to serve the DIY fashion and sewing community (http://fabricsinternational.wetpaint.com). So far (as of March 16, 2009), the site includes references to more...

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Spring Dress

lynnewill, member | February 18th, 20093 comments

A spring dress in Viscose Rayon. The pattern is Folkwear #233 "Glamour Girl Dress" This was an easy fitting dress due to the front cinch at waist. The pattern calls for the dress to...

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SewDanish- Scandianvian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies

SewDanish, member | February 6th, 2009

I cannot help making things and I love experimenting with lots of different techniques combining them in unusually ways. The items in my shop httpwwwSewDanishetsycomnbspnbsp...

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Doll Makers Unite! Doll Fashionistas!

EllenLumpkinBrown, member | January 27th, 20092 comments

Would anyone out there like to try dollmaking? I love creating dolls from wool felt with painted faces and yarn or synthetic hair. If you'd like to know more, visit my website ...

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Elegant Golden Living Room Windows

MDesign7, member | December 14th, 20082 comments

I love to mix up fabrics and patterns. This window fashion is my own design. I wanted to share it with you to show how you can mix patterns and trims to create an elegant style. To make...

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Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20081 comment

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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The Garden Party

MDesign7, member | December 1st, 20082 comments

The Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...

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Sources for Chic, New Eco Fabrics

Threads Magazine, editor | November 12th, 20081 comment

Learn how to sew greener with these alternative fabrics.

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Couture Details Inside Ralph Rucci's Workroom

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 2008

Feast your eyes on photos of couturier Ralph Rucci's remarkable garment designs.

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Pipe-Wrapping Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20081 comment

You can create exciting patterns by wrapping loose folds of fabric around a pipe and tying it with string.

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Wrap-and-Dip Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20081 comment

Wrapping with string protects parts of the fabric surface from contact with the bleach, creating a tie-dye effect.

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Resist-and-Spray Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 2008

For a lovely patterned effect, place flat, detailed objects on a piece of fabric, then spray on a bleach solution.

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Dyeing with Bleach

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20082 comments

Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach.

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Seam Finishes for Silks

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 20081 comment

Tame the slinkiest of fabrics with these finishing techniques: French seam, double zigzag, turned and stitched seam, Hong Kong seam, and serged seam.

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Discover the Indian Sari

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 20081 comment

The Indian sari is an ancient and classic fashion. Sari fabrics range from sheers to heavy silks and wonderful handwoven cottons, so they can be adapted for many uses in modern sewing as well.

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