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Re-use Dress and Bolero

Re-use Dress and Bolero

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This 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!

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

Lady Ga Ga inspired jacket

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I 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

Gloves

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This 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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Janines corset

Janine's corset

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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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Remembering Their Dad

Remembering Their Dad

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Do 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

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

Lined Wool Dress With Curved Seams

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This 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

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

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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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chan red willow art

chan red willow art

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this 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 - 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

Designer City Bag

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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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Designer Bags

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

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

Design on the Half Scale

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The Center for Pattern Design explains the advantages of working small

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Re-use Wool Coat

Re-use Wool Coat

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As 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

Cuada Upcycled Denims Shoulder Bag

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I 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

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

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

Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow

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Beautiful 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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