tag: hand drafted patterns
Re-use Dress and Bolero
5 commentsThis is my final entry to the Discarded to Divine Charity Auction : The outfit consistence of a Faux 17th century bolero (complete with cartridge pleated sleeves) over an empire wasted dress with a...
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Puppets!
I collect vintage toys. I get excited when I get hired to make anything that justifies having a box full of Barbies. I was asked to make puppets and I went wild. I made the patterns...
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Lady Ga Ga inspired jacket
2 commentsI was asked to design and build this for a tv show. I had two days to make it happen. It was sewn with my Juki walking foot, for the thinner vinyl piping I used a home machine with a...
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Gloves
2 commentsThis is part of a showgirl out fit I designed. I made the patterns and mixed foil spandex with satin spandex. I used the same fabric for the bustier. Added bugle beads, seed beads and...
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Janine's corset
4 commentsThis 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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Remembering Their Dad
2 commentsDo you ever receive a request that you know you just can't turn down - even if you have never tackled a project like this before? Happened to me (for the umpteenth time) this past...
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The Dark Spirit 2010
My granddaughter and I love making things together. I sew the things and she comes up with the ideas. These photos show the finished product of the Dark Spirit of a Maid coming back to...
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Lined Wool Dress With Curved Seams
15 commentsThis is a fitted knee length wool dress with curved seams joining two solid colors. I developed the pattern from a Basic Torso Sloper. Threds article "Add Style with Graphic Fabric Insertions has...
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Inspired By Threads: Issue 64 ~ Ribbonwork Flowers/In Detail
3 commentsIn 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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chan red willow art
1 commentthis is an embroidery painting that were popular in China during the Song dynasty. i used a photo i shot of a local landscape and added my irish wolfhound and the mare and foal in...
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Pillows - Harem Of Color
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...
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Designer City Bag
1 commentLearn 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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Designer Bags
Learn 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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Bags
Learn 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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Design on the Half Scale
3 commentsThe Center for Pattern Design explains the advantages of working small
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Re-use Wool Coat
6 commentsAs course work for one of my pattern drafting classes I had to make a modern womens jacket by recycling men's wool garments I found at thrift stores. In the end I cheated a little, and used a full...
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Cuada Upcycled Denims Shoulder Bag
4 commentsI made this Bag from a mix of old Denims, and fabric scraps. I cut around the garment pockets and attached them to some gray cotton and a print fabric that I had cut from a hem. Then I used...
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Studio Wristlet Giveaway
Want a chance to win a new wristlet in Amy butlers Lotus collection? This is a great little bag for a quick trip out the door or a date night. Entering is easy, visit my blog for more...
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StitchnStudio Wholesale
This is my first wholesale order for StitchnStudio. 1. Large Tote/Weekend Bag 2. Medium size clutch If you would like to read the entire story visit my blog...
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Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow
2 commentsBeautiful mixed textiles in creams and white. Vintage 2 1/2 in. metal rose pin makes a statement at center stage. Cream hand crocheted romantic trim measures 4 inches. White pillow center. Round...
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