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Mother Nature halloween 2008

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

Halloween 2008, this was a formal skirt and strapless top pattern. I used it just as it was with a green dul satin. After completed i went to the local Michael's store and purchased a vine with fall...

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First Communion Dress

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was the first time I have made a first communion dress. But my neice wanted a dress done her way. So I agreed. She choose an out of print Guinne Sax from my collection. We removed the 3 teir...

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Victorian costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the first part of the costume which includes a jacket, blouse and skirt. The fabric is a taffeta blend i found on sale. Originally the sleeves were to be short with elastic. I added a lower...

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Crazy Shirt

deChez, member | June 12th, 20112 comments

There's a reason why it looks like I mugged a couch, and drapes to make this shirt. I purchased this fabric on-line to make a pillow, but once I had it in my hands, I wanted to wear it. I used...

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Cowboy Shirt

deChez, member | June 12th, 20111 comment

Just another simple shirt for my husband. He loves the crazy shirts for performing, and this fabric has been getting alot of attention. As usual, I used Simplicity 2741.

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New Sewing Show, "It's Sew Easy," Starts June 30 on PBS

smcfarland, contributor | June 9th, 201131 comments

Find new projects and tutorials on this new national sewing show

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Elna Sewing Machine Recalled

SLMiller, associate editor | June 6th, 20111 comment

Janome and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission have issued a recall for the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine due to a fire hazard.

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Mary U's sewing projects

MaryU, member | May 18th, 20113 comments

Soho Coat from The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection made from double sided suede/faux curly lamb fabric. I especially love the deep and stylish pockets.

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My Grandmother's White Rotary

sewingpuzzle, member | May 13th, 20116 comments

This is my "project" for the moment. My grandmother owned this White Rotary Sewing Machine. When she died it passed into my mother's possession, and now, since my mother has moved to...

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This IS Your Grandmother's Sewing Machine

smcfarland, contributor | May 12th, 201112 comments

In the exhibit "Tools of the Trade," the University of Alberta has assembled a fascinating collection of notions and more.

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Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse

elfstone, member | May 9th, 2011

This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves. I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...

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Help!

angiea, member | May 5th, 20117 comments

I am trying to simply blog and not upload photos; I am in search of purchasing a new machine. I'm new to the sewing world and know absolutely nothing! However, I DO know what I want to do with my...

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Simple Bust Enlargement

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | May 2nd, 201120 comments

Here is a quick and easy pattern alteration to get a bit more room for the bust and upper chest.

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Shibori with Kayla

lindamanla, member | April 16th, 20113 comments

I was so excited when my March copy of Threads arrived. I have had dyes in the stuido for a year, and the article by Kayla Kennington was just what I needed to pull them out. I did not want to play...

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Green Jacket

deChez, member | April 2nd, 20111 comment

I just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than it does on the dress form. The...

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Embroidered Jean Vest

elfstone, member | March 31st, 20114 comments

I used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans. I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...

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Summer Stripes!

elfstone, member | March 30th, 20114 comments

Threads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment. I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339. I love that the cup sizes are included...

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Batik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers

Jmccombs, member | March 21st, 20111 comment

Batik baby pleated dress with fabric flowers

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The Blog for Men Who Sew (And the Women Who Sew For Them)

smcfarland, contributor | March 11th, 201118 comments

Meet Peter Lappin, creator of "Male Pattern Boldness" a men's sewing blog

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Burn out velvet jacket

Dressmakers_dummy, member | March 11th, 20113 comments

I know everyone has a piece of fabric they have purchase just because they loved it, but had no idea what to do with it. I am no different. I love to shop at Britex Fabrics in SF when they have a...

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