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Lone Star Quilt

Jmccombs, member | February 3rd, 2012

I decide to use this quilt as a wall hanging in my master bedroom it is quite the focal point.

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The VIOLET COUTURE design show in Pittsburgh, Pa for GWENS GIRLS at the Frick Mansion

lsldesign, member | January 30th, 20121 comment

Design show "VIOLET COUTURE" in Pittsburgh, Pa. The theme was from work to dinner/cocktails. My design was to create a dress you can wear to the office and still look professional and add a skirt...

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Granddaughter new dress

lvstosew, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

this is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern

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Slot Buttonholes

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | January 9th, 201217 comments

This high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Inspired Coat - Simplicity 2812

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 1st, 20114 comments

Black and white houndstooth is every where this fall. I guess we can credit Salvatore Ferragamo for that. The fabric was a gift and this fall I decided to go ahead with sewing it...

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Alabama Channin Inspired Slouch Hat

GreenTrunkDesigns, member | November 18th, 2011

I was recently introduced to the design work of Natalie Channin, creator of Alabama Channin. I instantly fell in love with her style, and her “Slow Design” philosophy. After reading...

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A Salute to Navy Uniforms!

GodSewedFirst, member | November 4th, 20116 comments

The military paid my way through college. Thank God I was in the Navy because out of all the military services and uniforms, I think the Navy's fit the best! Yes, I took a pattern off my...

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And Old Buttons!

GodSewedFirst, member | November 4th, 20115 comments

Along with sewing I enjoy making porcelain buttons. I taught myself how to make plaster molds of my antique button collection and buttons from designs I have made. Using antique books I...

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Italian Chic

nancynancy, member | November 3rd, 20112 comments

Who says you need to break the bank to look chic and sophisticated during the holidays? My head to toe outfit was inspired by the latest runway looks from Italy's top designers (Armani, Gucci...

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Mary Poppins

jnageotte, member | October 31st, 2011

This halloween I decided to be "practically perfect in every way" and dress as Mary Poppins! Inspired by both the classic film and the Broadway Production, I made a coat using Simplicity 2581. The...

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Star Burst Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".

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Puff/Biscuit Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This quilt has individual squares that are hand stuffed. The top is cotton. The back is flannel. Fabrics include zebra print, fuchsia, black and green. It measures 36"x36".

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BooBerry Cereal Ghost Costume

crystalMHL, member | October 30th, 2011

Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle...

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Ashley's first pageant

prairietn1, member | October 17th, 2011

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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Shiny silver lame' zipper-front bodysuit.

spacey09, member | October 15th, 2011

This is a very shiny liquid silver lame' single-piece bodysuit with short sleeves, a collar and a zipper in the front for zipping and unzipping for easyness when it comes time to put it on or take it...

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Drawstring Placement

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | September 13th, 201123 comments

Many garments in ready-to-wear are sporting drawstrings, you can add them to blouses, dresses, tunics, and jackets fairly easily. The question is, where is the best placement so the garment looks good?

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Bubbles Dress

appleanniefabrics, member | June 19th, 20112 comments

Apple Annie wearing Sandra Betzina V1210 dress made from an AAF knit that is 90% poly-microfiber, 10% lycra. Loose-fitting, pullover dress, below mid-calf at center front, curving downward into an...

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Crazy Shirt

deChez, member | June 12th, 20112 comments

There's a reason why it looks like I mugged a couch, and drapes to make this shirt. I purchased this fabric on-line to make a pillow, but once I had it in my hands, I wanted to wear it. I used...

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Add Gradual Width

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | June 6th, 201110 comments

Adjust your pattern for the perfect fit.

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Chanel-style Jacket

GorgeousThings, member | May 24th, 20116 comments

This jacket is a Chanel-style, based on Vogue 7975. Using Susan Khalje's techniques from "Inside a Chanel Jacket", I made several modifications to the pattern. You can read all about its construction...

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