tag: fusibles
Tank Top Remake
This light-weight vest, or cover-up was fashioned from a flared bottom tank top that was once attached to a blouse. The shoulder seams had to be cut in order to remove it, and I was afraid that...
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Kitty's Lunch/Makeup Bag
A wonderful bag with a plastic lining, perfect as a lunch bag or travel makeup bag. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/03/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html
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Astrid The M&M
1 commentOur dog Astrid went to a Halloween party this year at her vet's. I made her this m&m costume. I made with an extra wide collar using Pellon fusible stabilizer to stiffen it up. The pillow was two...
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The Evil Queen and Prince from Snow White
I actually made these costumes in 2007. The idea came from my daughter, who teased me with the title of Evil Queen. My husband and I wore these to a costume party that year and on Halloween to give...
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2pc vintage style romper play suit
6 commentsAdorable 2pc romper/playsuit in that classic 1940's/1950's style. I went with a Hawaiian theme, black hibiscus printed shirting. TIP...use a lighweight fuseable interfacing between the front and back...
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Dressing Gown made from old silk shirts
2 commentsThe Quilt My Stash contest gave me inspiration (and motivation) to do something with my collection of old silk shirts. They were out of fashion and well worn but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of...
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Rayon Fabric and Interfacing Placement
18 commentsInterfacing is the back bone for garment construction. When placed in the wrong direction, it can make the garment look less than professional.
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Felted Houndstooth Bag
5 commentsThis bag is made from wool coating that I felted myself by machine washing in hottest water and drying on high heat in the dryer. The pattern is my own original design. I used hand dyed wools to make...
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In honor of our Soldiers
I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...
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Ashley's first pageant
This is a gown I made for my six year old's first pageant. We found this pic online and I decided to copy the design. I did make a few changes. I felt I needed to scale it down so the ruffles...
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Sewing shows yield rare fabric finds
4 commentsIf you're on the hunt for something special, go to a sewing show, like the Sewing and Stitchery Expo I recently attended in Puyallup, Washington.
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Steal Your Face Jean Applique Jacket
2 commentsInspired by the festivals I went to last summer and the music of the Grateful Dead, I created this upcycled jean jacket, going for a real bohemian marakesh style feel. This jean jacket has been...
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Julie the Cow Girl!!
1 commentThis is my daughter, she wanted to be jessie from Toy Story, so instead of buying a plastic outfit from walmart i decided to make her one, The jeans were covered in cow print Minky and faux...
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My first suit jacket
5 commentsFor my first jacket, Threads magazine was a tremendous source of useful information. This was a new sewing experience for me, and knowing I wanted to make it right, I consulted different issues...
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More Shoulder bags
1 commentMore Shoulderbags-fun and easy! Except pulling bag through handle! All have heavy interfacing and Muslin lining!
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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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Pillows - Whisper Of Luxury
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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Pillows - Tropical Winds
3 commentsPillows: 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...
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Pillows - Harem Of Color
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...
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