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Vintage Fabrics

deChez, member | January 13th, 2011

More from the box of vintage fabrics I was given. I love the way these fabrics drape so softly, yet shape so nicely.

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60's ring scarf

PoshGirlFriday, member | January 10th, 2011

This is my sewing pattern for a 60's ring scarf. Very easy to create and the rosette instructions are included as well. my shop is www.poshgirlfriday.etsy.com

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Janine's corset

Threads Forum, member | December 25th, 20104 comments

This Lime green & black corset was based on a pattern that a friend drafted. As she has copyrighted it I asked her permission first! My client had a dress which she really liked, and she had...

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Hairspray!

Jenerator, member | November 9th, 2010

Loved the movie of Hairspray. Saw this fabric and was inspired to copy John Travolta's dress. Found a 1960s pattern drafting book with a similar style dress and edited the pattern to...

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The Purple Goth Witch

Timetoburnthedinner, member | November 8th, 20101 comment

Sally wanted to be a cute but scary purple and black witch. I made the coat with a commercial pattern, adding the black faux leather details as designed by my daughter. The coat is made...

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The Defenceless Musketeer

wendyl2010, member | November 8th, 2010

It was two weeks before Halloween when my friend finally pursuaded me to make a costume with her this year. I had no idea what to be so as I was flipping through the Simplicity Catalogue, I saw...

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Inspired By Threads: Issue 64 ~ Ribbonwork Flowers/In Detail

Kathleen_Noll, member | October 7th, 20103 comments

In 1996, when I was 17 years old, I was inspired by Threads Issue #64 to make my Senior Prom dress. The issue featured an article and an "In Detail" back cover image on Ribbonwork...

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60's inspired suit with pillbox hat

balcsgirl, member | October 6th, 20101 comment

I have been admiring vintage looks for quite a while. My husband made me a beautiful sewing room that is finally finished and this is the first garment that I made in my new room! The pillbox...

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My first suit jacket

Bryan1977, member | September 29th, 20105 comments

For 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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knit dress

che_d, member | September 10th, 20102 comments

My version of Butterick 5206.

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Our Friend, Fred Bloebaum

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | September 10th, 201027 comments

In memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Fred Bloebaum

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Fabric U Puts a World of Fabric at Your Fingertips

smcfarland, contributor | August 12th, 20102 comments

App for iPhones and iPads offers is an on-the-go guide to fabric

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Sumo Shirt

deChez, member | August 1st, 20101 comment

I was given a couple of boxes of vintage fabric (Craigslist freebies). As I was looking through it, I came across these 2 pieces of sumo wrestler prints. I didn't know what I would do with them until...

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Learning to Sew A Regency Dress: From Scratch

Nargis25, member | June 30th, 20101 comment

This is a first attempt to make a Regency dress with a pattern that I had on hand. McCall M5696 is a great pattern for modern-day garments however I would love to get my hands on a Regency dress...

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Satin Gown

GeoaDesigns, member | June 22nd, 20102 comments

I made this evening gown back in 2008. I found this fabric at Joann Fabrics and thought it would be just beautiful. This fabric flows beautifully and photographed well despite the extra...

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Evening Jacket

LindaMatthews, member | May 31st, 20101 comment

This is one of my favorite jackets. The technique I used for the lapels and cuffs was to machine needle felt some sheer stretch glittery fabric onto a backing of muslin and then I machine...

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Sunflower Garden Newsboy Hat

GreenTrunkDesigns, member | May 29th, 20102 comments

I fashioned this earthy hat from a vintage tablecloth, a McHat pattern, and embellished it with some buttons and my crazy quilting skills. The hat is mostly green, with the exception of the four...

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The Pink Bride

Luvat1stsew, member | May 24th, 20102 comments

I have sewed for many years but I learned so much when sewing my daugher's wedding gown. There is much to learn about the inside of a garment. She changed the design of the skirt and...

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Add style and flair with pleats

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | May 24th, 201037 comments

In a recent 'snoop' shopping trip I was noticing a series of pleats at the waist areas in blouses, shirts, and lightweight jackets.

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Springing up Pink

GeoaDesigns, member | May 18th, 20102 comments

I wanted to make an exciting yet soft summer dress that would be great for a little outdoor BBQ. The fabric and zipper was purchased from Fabric Mart (my favorite fabric store) - the fusible...

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