tag: notions

showing 1 - 20 of 21 posts matching reader's closet [X]
1 2 Next >

Sort By:

Peplum & Ruffled Top

reynalay, member | June 8th, 2013

I used the Simplicity 1699 as my base pattern but I altered it by lowering the neckline, making a ruffled pattern for the neckline, changing the sleeves, adding volume to the peplum (6x the volume...

view details

Pin cushion for sewing machine

ModaOri, member | November 17th, 20125 comments

Here's an easy pin cushion that can be used on your bobbin winder while not it use. It's out of the way and easy to reach when you are sewing and taking pins off as you sew.

view details

Catwoman & The Penguin Costumes

momforadeal, member | October 22nd, 2012

My daughter wanted to be Catwoman, but not just any Catwoman...Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman. Do you know how hard it is to find an out of print Butterick pattern 6378? Very hard! I actually found one...

view details

Sun hat for the gardener or beach comber

GeoaDesigns, member | July 4th, 20121 comment

This pretty yet sturdy hat was made with the outdoors in mind. Outdoor home decor/utility fabric and sew in interfacing were key to construction. The fabric was chosen for its floral...

view details

travel sewing kit

drlex1995, member | June 4th, 2012

I used fabrics from my scrap basket to make a purse-sized sewing kit. I didn't use a pattern, I just pieced bits together like a puzzle. I made the cover first and then added the scissors pocket...

view details

My M2 Jacket

salt6creek, member | May 27th, 20121 comment

My version of this jacket began with the M2Again jacket pattern by Elaine Waldschmitt, which seemed the perfect scrappy stash jacket. I used many many different fabrics both batik and quilting cotton...

view details

Tantalizing Tote

salt6creek, member | May 27th, 2012

This tote bag was inspired by seeing a photo of a guild hand quilting a project for a charitable raffle. I loved the block they were using and set out to find it. A similar block is pictured in the...

view details

RAINFORESTCOUTURE green rose

nanacosta, member | March 16th, 2012

Green Rainforestcouture rose: This rose is made with silk organza. Perfect to add a delicate, femenine accent to any dress, or for your hair, or pin it on the side of your party little handbagTo...

view details

Cupcake Party Dress & Coat

k_margis, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

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...

view details

In honor of our Soldiers

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...

view details

Another costume for another Grandson!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...

view details

BooBerry Cereal Ghost Costume

crystalMHL, member | October 30th, 2011

Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle...

view details

Cute Notions

susannville, member | January 4th, 20112 comments

This is one of my favorite pin cushions. I don't have a name for the little lady...she's just very good company when I'm at my sewing machine, and she never admonishes me when I make a mistake!

view details

Whimsical Fairy Skirt

KrystalTigerMarie, member | June 16th, 20103 comments

I made this skirt especially for my niece, who is a vibrant 1 year old! Also, I create children's garments out of my testing phase, because it is cheaper and much faster! i have to see if it will...

view details

Hot Tea Emery Pincushion

DottyR, member | February 25th, 20103 comments

It's hand-stitched and made of felt. I filled it with emery to keep pins sharp. I've also made coffee and latte cups. :) I purchased a pattern for felt drinks (for kids play food...

view details

QUEEN OF HEARTS - Costume for Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater Production

Lady_Jaydee, member | February 9th, 20108 comments

I made this costume for my grandaughter, Beth Ann when she played the Queen of Heartsin Alice in Wonderland, in a Youth Theater production in Austin, TX. This is the only picture I havenbsp...

view details

The cast of 2007's Surf's Up - Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe

chrisdenf, member | November 4th, 20091 comment

I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow...

view details

MAD Hatter

dezigner19, member | November 3rd, 2009

I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made. I made the long, coat out of cordoroy. The cuffs are...

view details