tag: getting the look
Monnet painting Dress
1 commentthis summer I feel especially cheerful, eager to have something with bright colors.. love this dress. I blogged it here. you can see more photos of it. it is a burda envoloped pattern, bridal dress...
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The Gathered Camisole
This little camisole was made using vintage linens, but it could easily be replicated with a lovely cotton and rows of gathering stitches. You can see the post...
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Project Runway Season 11, Episode 10: "The Art of Fashion"
8 commentsThe teams make avant-garde and RTW looks in the HP challenge
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Project Runway Season 11, Episode 9: "He Said, She Said"
5 commentsThe designers create spring RTW for a Lord & Taylor challenge
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Project Runway Season 11, Episode 8: "Take It All Off!"
11 commentsThe designers dress (temporarily, at least) a male dance revue
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Project Runway Season 11: Episode 7, "A Sticky Situation"
11 commentsThe designers make duct-tape dresses for a tough audience: teenagers
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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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Project Runway Season 11: Episode 6, "Senior Fling"
28 commentsSome designers excel, while others come to tears, in a challenge to create looks for mature women
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Project Runway Episode 5: "A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll"
5 commentsLeather and lace and fringe and denim... in the latest episode, the designers had the opportunity to create a performance look and a red-carpet look for Grammy-winning country artist Miranda...
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Project Runway Season 11: Episode 4, "The Ultimate Hard and Soft"
8 commentsHardware and flowers combine in this unconventional materials challenge
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Project Runway Season 11: Episode 3, "Surprise Me"
6 commentsThe teams design two looks to help Heidi sell her perfume
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Project Runway Season 11 Episode 2: "Spin Out"
3 commentsThe designers sew uniforms for Susan Sarandon's Spin ping-pong nightclubs
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Dress for a Prom Queen
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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Project Runway All Stars Episode 12: "Go Big or Go Home"
11 commentsIt's the finale! Who won Project Runway All Stars Season 2?
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 9: "There's No Business Like Sew Business"
7 commentsCan the All-Stars create
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 8: "Flapper Fashion Face-Off"
A 1920's themed challenge creates one-on-one designer face-offs
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Copy That Trendy Top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue 8151
It's been a long time since I posted to the reader's closet. But this is one I think is a good project to share with others. I was able to copy my inspiration top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue...
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 7: "An Unconventional Nightmare Before Christmas"
7 commentsIn a non-fabric challenge, the designers create looks from holiday decorations
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 6: "Green Dress for the Red Carpet"
2 commentsThe All-Stars designed dresses made with eco-friendly fabrics
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Project Runway All Stars, Episode 5: "You've Got Male "
2 commentsThe designers create androgynous and avant garde looks for male and female models
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