tag: Hand sewing
threadfollower hand-sewing kits and patterns
1 commentHi All, My name is Cynthia Treen and I am so excited to find this wonderful sewing community! I have been a freelance designer, developing sewing and craft projects for over 15 years, but a year and...
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Frank P. Murphy as Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan!
1 commentInspired by his natural widow's peak (slightly enhanced for effect), my little Chihuahua Frankie dressed as Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan this past Halloween. The coat was made with...
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The White Queen
2 commentsA request came from a friend of mine that I should be the 'White Queen" from "Alice in Wonderland." The following costume was a big hit at the costume party and is an intepretation of the dress...
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New Look 6824 Summer Dress Sew Along
8 commentsThis summer I participated in the Summer Dress Sew Along. I decided to make a special dress. A dress that included some special sewing techniques. Susan Khalje's article in the May...
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Timber Wristlet Set
A lovely tree-inspired gift set, perfect for any nature lover. The cute cotton print is modern and funky. This set includes the wristlet and matching key chain (which can also double as a zipper...
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Now that's a Houndstooth!
1 commentThis is a retro Butterick pattern from 1936 Made from a wonderful wool and angora houndstooth. The top stitching was done by hand. It is fully lined in silk crepe de chine.
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