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Peplum & Ruffled Top

reynalay, member | June 8th, 2013

I used the Simplicity 1699 as my base pattern but I altered it by lowering the neckline, making a ruffled pattern for the neckline, changing the sleeves, adding volume to the peplum (6x the volume...

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Dulce Dress

Dulce28, member | May 10th, 20131 comment

I'm a high school student and this year we were challenged to create an outfit that was inspired by someone we know. My inspiration was my mom, who was born in Mexico. I entered the dress into the...

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With Love - Prom Dress 2013

MDesign7, member | May 2nd, 2013

My passion is sewing and I was thrilled to be able to create another one of a kind Prom dress for my grandaughter. I love to dabble in Haute Couture sewing, so this gown lent itself to being able...

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Book Giveaway: A Collection of Sewing Books for Kids

EmilyBerube, intern | April 26th, 201311 comments

You could win these fun sewing books for kids!

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I bought a shopping bag full of fabric at Goodwill for $5.75 which contained 38 yards of assorted fabrics! I made this simple straight skirt for my daughter with about 3/4 yard of a poly/cotton blend...

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Dark Blue Jacket

RedPointTailor, member | April 10th, 20131 comment

Dark Blue Jacket based on Vogue pattern V8161 (OOP) with my adjustments and I have made the full lined version. http://wp.me/p2yS5n-By

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Book Giveaway "Vintage Lingerie"

EmilyBerube, intern | March 13th, 2013128 comments

You could win "Vintage Lingerie" by Jill Salen

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Fleece top

Linda74Sews, member | February 14th, 20131 comment

Easy Vogue #8854 made in an easy to work with fleece. Great for cool days and nights.

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Dress for a Prom Queen

MDesign7, member | January 29th, 2013

My grandaughter, Angelica asked me to make her 2012 prom dress. It was a fun time and gave us some quality time together. To view all the details go to my blog and read the article Dress for a...

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Tweed Jacket

Villagedressmaker, member | December 30th, 20122 comments

I created custom trim for Vogue 7975 by layering fringe cut from the lengthwise and widthwise grain of the fabric, the selvedge, and strands of the pink threads tied in knots, and laid over the trim...

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Kid's Fashion Giveaway: "The Fashion Designer's Handbook"

amm, contributor | November 28th, 201273 comments

You could win this adorable kit for a special little girl.

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Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast

CindyMH, member | November 9th, 2012

When I wanted to make a Cogsworth costume for Beauty and the Beast, I never realized how many steps it would take. It is basically a sandwich board sign design with plastic cardboard placed between...

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Young Marie Antoinette ( Too pretty to decapitate)

darcy3529, member | November 9th, 2012

This is a costume I made based on 1700's French aristocrsty. I made the dress using a lightweight polyester lining with a lace overlay. I cut out both fabrics together, then basted...

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Captain Hook

Jaimegirl, member | October 29th, 20121 comment

My son wanted to be Captain Hook for Halloween so I used an OOP McCall's pattern to make the vest, jacket and pants. Ordered the hat and found shoes locally.

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Restyled Lace Blouse

SewingDenise, member | October 28th, 2012

This was a really fast, uncomplicated restyle. My bargain find lace shirt was transformed into a fancy lace blouse. I used a brown lining fabric remnant and left over buttons to create a new...

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War from Darksiders

chuy124, member | October 26th, 20122 comments

This costume is hand made with EVA foam and hoodie is hand made. It took me 2 months to make, 4 hours a day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWAIzvUj77Q

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Prickly Pear Cactus

tinalachance, member | October 21st, 2012

I made this costume from scratch, with lots of green and pink fabric! I orginally made this costume for a western themed Halloween party, but found it fit all costume parties! I started by making the...

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Easy to sew dress

glad4roses, member | July 15th, 20124 comments

This fabric took my eye because of the large scale print. It was fun to play with the fabric to place the print in just the right place. I used a simple pattern for wovens, but it played out nice...

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Another Stash Blouse

deChez, member | July 10th, 20122 comments

A few days ago, I came across a project that caught my eye. The maker had created a lovely fabric with little scraps, and then fashioned a case for eye glasses with it. That inspired me to dig out...

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Vogue Tunic

deChez, member | July 10th, 20122 comments

I bought a piece of off white knit a few months back, and finally decided on Vogue pattern 8731 (which I'd had my eye on for about a year). I modified the horizontal tucks slightly, and instead of...

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