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Armhole and Sleeve-Cap Seam Worksheet

smcfarland, contributor | April 25th, 20132 comments

Print out this handy worksheet to record armscye and sleeve-cap dimensions.

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More Fortuny! Yes, More!

KennethDKing, contributor | January 28th, 201332 comments

Recently I was commissioned by a customer to make a jacket from fabric she purchased this summer at the Palazzo Fortuny. This starts a series of posts documenting the progress of this jacket.

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The Life of a Garment, in Honor of Buck Hill

bbenson833, member | January 21st, 20137 comments

In 2011, my partner Michael and I were visiting with his sister Sue and her husband Buck, and the topic of conversation was Buck's old jacket that he kept wearing even though Sue believed it to be...

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Copy That Trendy Top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue 8151

Mahogany_Stylist, member | December 28th, 2012

It's been a long time since I posted to the reader's closet. But this is one I think is a good project to share with others. I was able to copy my inspiration top using Sandra Betzina's Vogue...

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Basic Gray Jacket

SewingDenise, member | December 25th, 20122 comments

This jacket is made from a pattern from the Burda Style web site, called Steffi. I made a lining for it, that has interior pockets. I learned a new way to set in sleeves, and used a sleeve headThe...

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How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | December 4th, 201214 comments

Check out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move.

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Threads magazine Nov. 2000 inspiration

atoushka, member | November 22nd, 20122 comments

My coat of many colors, inspired my thread magazine Nov. 2000. Great ideas!!!

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My lovely golden fairy princess

harpendaz, member | November 6th, 2012

My granddaughter wanted to be a fairy for Halloween, so I made her a more sophisticated, traditional one. I used a McCalls pattern as my starting point and allowed my creativity to let the costume...

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LET THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

LEELSKAMP, member | November 2nd, 20121 comment

I MADE ALL 3 COSTUMES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, EXCEPT FOR THE JEDI BOOTS. BOTH JEDI HAVE ROBES WHICH WERE ALSO HOMEMADE. BOTH THEIR BELTS WERE ALSO HOME MADE, USING THICK STRAPS, LAYERED ON TOP OF EACH...

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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...

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How to Make a Banded Armscye

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | October 16th, 20127 comments

Try this technique for a flattering sleeveless garment.

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1930's Mandarin-Inspired Blouse

EvaDress, member | July 16th, 20122 comments

I cut this blouse using a 1930's pattern from silk jacquard I found at Michael's Fabrics. This silk was perfect for this style because of its Far-East exotic quality. The blouse is a kimono style...

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Fun On The Greens

Sewbussted, member | June 21st, 20121 comment

A fun little outfit for summer. The fabric was purchased at Joann's, coordinating cotton prints. I had a great time playing around with the prints. You can see the full post...

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The Shirred Wrist Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | May 28th, 20121 comment

A wonderful detail that gives interest to the sleeve. You can see the entire post here, http://www.rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/05/sleeves-on-saturdays_26.html

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The Draped Cowl Sleeve

Sewbussted, member | May 19th, 2012

Instructions on how to make this sleeve can be found here, http://www.rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/03/sleeves-on-saturdays_31.html. Each week a new sleeve drafting tutorial is added.

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How to Make a Precision Placket

ThreadsMagazine, editor | April 18th, 201217 comments

Download our pattern for a perfect placket and learn how to make this classic sleeve finish that most patterns don't include.

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Gorgeous Winter White Coat with Embroidery and Long Red Velveteen Gloves

DorotheaV, member | March 2nd, 201217 comments

This is a winter white boiled coat that I made from a commercial pattern that I altered. It is lined with a red kasha lining with bamboo batting in the centre to add extra warmth. The collar and...

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Gold lame' fashion bodysuit.

spacey09, member | February 28th, 2012

This bodysuit is a full gold lame' bodysuit with a back zipper, long puffy sleeves, and a fashionable collar, and it zips up in the back! The fabric content is 100% polyester and the texture of the...

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Granddaughter new dress

lvstosew, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

this is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern

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Bowser - Mario Bros.

dimporella, member | November 8th, 20111 comment

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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