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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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Making hand made thread loops

nanacosta, member | February 3rd, 20123 comments

Some times, we need a very special finishing when closing a garment. In this case, I use the thread hand made loops, because the outer layer of this dress is make in a fine french lace, and to make...

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Hand Embroidery Tutorial

CreativeMind, member | January 19th, 20121 comment

I am sharing this specific technique of hand embroidery,its called Zardosi/Zardozi work, The tool is like crochet hook which is called Aar. I made a purse after completing this Embroidery on a thin...

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What sewing skill do you want to learn next?

amm, contributor | January 3rd, 201217 comments

The Threads March 2012 issue asks our featured authors what skill they hope to learn next.

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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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Bowser - Mario Bros.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 2011

Bowser from Mario Bros! We did a group costume for Mario Kart this year. Bowser was a costume I could not find anywhere so I decided to make my own version. The whole costume is hand...

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Steampunk Wedding

julrf, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Judy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress. The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat. The wedding dress is...

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The White Queen

Jnetbeam, member | November 4th, 20112 comments

A 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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Elizabethan Rose

evek, member | November 4th, 2011

My party ensemble consists of a corset-style top, a matching skirt and a purse. The garments are made from a combination of black chantilly lace, black silk chiffon and a salmon-colored silk...

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Cupcake Party Dress & Coat

k_margis, member | November 4th, 2011

Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined...

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Quilts, Spots, Stripes and Tucks

PHCIII, member | November 3rd, 2011

Normal 0 0 1 234 1337 11 2 1641 11.1287 0 0 0 This look is a hodge podge of techniques, patterns, and methods all mixed up and turned up side down. Let's start with the cape. I...

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Becky Piette's Holiday Ensemble

BeckyPiette, member | November 3rd, 2011

My 3-piece holiday ensemble consists of a blue spandex textured cocktail dress and jacket with a silver fringed handbag. The dress and jacket are fully lined. To avoid darting the dress...

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Silk regency era gown

doodlebug18, member | November 3rd, 20111 comment

Jane Austin fans and seamstresses alike will appreciate these Regency era pieces. Silk Dupioni ball gown features, a beautiful back bustle, dropped, puffed 3/4 length sleeves, curved back seams and...

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Fashion Week Party

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 2011

Normal 0 0 1 172 983 8 1 1207 11.1287 0 0 0 This look I threw together for a party during New York Fashion Week. The shirt is made from blue and white cotton gingham I purchased from my...

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Indian Saree

AtelierDesigns, member | November 1st, 20113 comments

This elegant saree was made for a guest at an Indian wedding. The saree fabric is a blend of silk and cotton. The blouse was made from the end and borders of the saree fabric length. Tiny piping was...

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Elegant Lace Dress

AtelierDesigns, member | November 1st, 20112 comments

This is my own design. The lace is an irridescent metallic lace underlined with one layer of silk chiffon over a layer of shimmery silk taffeta. The sleeves of the bolero are adapted from Vogue...

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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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HEIRLOOM BABY ENSEMBLE

Carly_Sue, member | October 31st, 20112 comments

My granddaughter Ashlee requested an heirloom outfit for her new baby daughter, my first great, Aubrey Sarah. I shipped the outfit to TX on October 04, 2011 and then I saw this contest in...

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Zombie Fairy Queen + minions

gamergirl4, member | October 30th, 2011

The zombie fairy queen! She will turn everyone with her fairy dust and is protected by her zombie fairy minions. There are 7 total minions 6 of them float around her each of them were her pals in...

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My Vintage Inspired Party Outfit

Aunt_Jennie, member | October 19th, 20112 comments

About a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion...

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