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Explore the Golden Age of Couture Online
9 commentsYou can now take a virtual tour of the garments included in this exhibit online.
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How to Make Painted Lace
1 commentApply dye with a brush to create multicolored effects on lace.
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my first wedding dress
Doing a wedding dress in 2 weeks for a pregnant bride-to-be is not easy....I did so many stupid mistakes (forgot the put interfacing, broke the zipper...) it was as if I just started making dresses ...
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Ethnic Motif Full Circle Skirt
I made this skirt with some awesome cotton fabric decorated in tribal motif and embellished with bronze bling. It's a full 112 inches in circumference, perfect for twirling! I love the combination of...
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Blue and Brown Birdhouse Purse
This purse was made of scrap pieces of fabric from a jelly roll. I used belt loops around the top for the closure. This makes the bag fun to use there are optional straps to put on the bag so it can...
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada Impossible Conversations
You won't want to miss this exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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Follow Us on Pinterest!
1 commentCollect all of your fashion and sewing inspiration using this online pin board.
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Sewing And Style Den
Inspiration: originally made by Rachel from House of Pinheiro, based on Betty Jackson Paper Bag skirt (Ready-To-Wear AW 2009/10 collection) ,Pattern: As you know I have only started seriously...
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Danger! Guy Sewing!
1 commentIt's not easy being a "Sewing Guy;" it is certainly not for wimps. I terrorized three fabric stores looking for suitably "loud" fabrics for my first project in many years, a tropical shirt type...
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How to Make a Watch Wrap
It's time to turn your watch into arm candy with a flowy fabric strap.
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How to Sew Purses with Home-Dec Fabrics
Put gorgeous home-decor fabrics and trims in the spotlight
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Padded iPad Case
iPad Case padded with batting, fully lined, velcro closure with ribbon tab. Two of the three fabrics used I had bought at a garage sale in a big bag of fabric and batting. The third fabric, I already...
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Simple Fixes and Mending Techniques
8 commentsAnalyze and repair common garment wear and tear.
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Quilted Jacket
3 commentsThis is a Jacket I created for Spring to bring on a tour to Italy. I made it reversable without batting so it is light and cool and complimented several outfits. I started with a great jacket pattern...
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Embellish a Cardigan with a Ruffle
Revamp any cardigan with a strip of gathered fabric and matching covered buttons
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Prom Patterns 2012
4 commentsAre you sewing a prom dress this year? Check out these 10 special-occasion dresses from the leading pattern companies.
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Bernina Challenges Sewers to Upcycle
Enter your home decorating projects sewn from upcycled materials in Bernina's second WeAllSew Challenge.
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