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Happy Birthday to me- let the party begin

PABarnes, member | November 4th, 20111 comment

I made this ensemble by combining 2 different patterns. The jacket was created using an o-o-p McCall's pattern 5816. The skirt was made primarily from Vogue 8583. However it became too...

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"Dress for Halloween"

CarterCaden, member | November 2nd, 2011

I designed this dress myself. It was a Halloween Dress for my son's girlfriend

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Pintuck a Ruffle

MaryRay, contributor | May 31st, 201112 comments

A deep ruffle at the bottom of a skirt keeps the fullness away from the hips. Replace gathers with pintucks for a flounce that's less fussy.

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Threads Contributors Share Their Favorite Patterns

amm, contributor | March 8th, 20112 comments

Do you have a pattern that you find yourself using again and again? Why do you keep using it?

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Skirt Repair

sophronia, member | March 1st, 20112 comments

I was commisioned to repair a hole in this skirt caused by a too hot iron. I saw this technique in Sew Stylish magazine and thought it would be a perfect camoflauge. I basted a zigzag stitch on...

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skirt to go with peasant blouse

thecrafter, member | February 21st, 2011

This is such a great project for a beginner. I've only been sewing for two weeks and even I was able to make this in little more than an afternoon. I pressed the hem & casing at the same...

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Tops and skirt

Thendral, member | January 28th, 2011

It is the top and skirt made for my daughter. The top is embroided and embellished. The skirt pattern is circular skirt.

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60's inspired suit with pillbox hat

balcsgirl, member | October 6th, 20101 comment

I have been admiring vintage looks for quite a while. My husband made me a beautiful sewing room that is finally finished and this is the first garment that I made in my new room! The pillbox...

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Circus skirt

ranzin, member | September 18th, 20101 comment

A blue and white striped skirt. It's pleated and have a invisible zipper in the side.

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Reconstructed linen skirt with wool felt embellishment

StormyBoo, member | September 1st, 2010

If I would have known that I was going to join and start posting I would have taken pictures of this project in progress. As it is, you'll have to settle for a description! I had this skirt that I...

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June Sewing

Luxiraj, member | July 3rd, 2010

Well all except the floral print frock (yellow) were made in June. The frock was made today. Angrakha - Maroon Dress is a traditional outfit worn by Royalty here in India. This has made...

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Vogue 2556 Issey Miyake

Kate_W, member | June 22nd, 2010

I made this skirt 6 years ago out of a striped blue poly-cotton-lycra blue fabric and an orange cotton knit. Color inspiration from blue jeansnbspnbspnbspThe...

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Girls Pink Polka Dots Ribbon Skirt

Stitchgirl52, member | May 3rd, 20102 comments

This skirt started out as a western style 'A Line' cut. From the beginning of this design to the final outcome I left it hanging in my sewing room. It took me at least a month to run...

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Pink and Green Polka Dots Skirt with Daisy Trim

myrayeretsky, member | April 26th, 20101 comment

Pink and Green cotton skirt featuring pink polka dots on a chartreuse green background using Simplicity 4787 in a size 18. Pink and green daisy trim is attached at the top of the side...

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Simple skirt

sew_queen, member | April 9th, 2010

This simple skrt is a wool and cotton, is the first skirt ever I've made without a pattern , this was a new big challenge for me! I'm very proud of the outcome. I put a flower for decoration.

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From EWE To ME

kbell, member | October 23rd, 20093 comments

This is a garment that I sewed in 2006. It was the toughest outfit that took all of my sewing knowledge and more. I spent 8 months searching for a mill that would take one of my Columbia...

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Umbrella Linen Skirt and Jacket

heirloomjoanne, member | August 11th, 20093 comments

Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...

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Corsette and skirt

MCarolina, member | May 8th, 20095 comments

The corsette has a macrame embellishment. Pencil skirt with pleated hem.

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Blue Suit - Feminine Jacket (V8543) and Bias-cut Skirt (M5524) with Grey Piping

Kate_W, member | April 19th, 20091 comment

Blue polyester suit with grey poly piping and lining accents. Just after I started the jacket, Threads published a test sewer review of the jacket and Norma Bucko is correct in thatnbspthis...

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