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Wild Witchy Hat & Apron

user-567829, member | April 19th, 2013

I had fun designing one of a kind witch hat with the apron for Halloween.

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Tweed Jacket

Villagedressmaker, member | December 30th, 20122 comments

I created custom trim for Vogue 7975 by layering fringe cut from the lengthwise and widthwise grain of the fabric, the selvedge, and strands of the pink threads tied in knots, and laid over the trim...

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my wedding

SilkyGirl, member | November 6th, 2012

My dress was made it out of silk crepe using a Vogue pattern. The dress was cut on the bias of the fabric and molded to my body like a glove. I used the same fabric for the lining as I did for...

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Astrid The M&M

DreamyDahlia, member | November 2nd, 20121 comment

Our dog Astrid went to a Halloween party this year at her vet's. I made her this m&m costume. I made with an extra wide collar using Pellon fusible stabilizer to stiffen it up. The pillow was two...

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The Evil Queen and Prince from Snow White

coolmommy, member | October 29th, 2012

I actually made these costumes in 2007. The idea came from my daughter, who teased me with the title of Evil Queen. My husband and I wore these to a costume party that year and on Halloween to give...

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Restyled Lace Blouse

SewingDenise, member | October 28th, 2012

This was a really fast, uncomplicated restyle. My bargain find lace shirt was transformed into a fancy lace blouse. I used a brown lining fabric remnant and left over buttons to create a new...

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In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream

MostlyMade, member | October 26th, 2012

My wonderful girlfriend Libby and I in our homemade Ripley and the Xenomorph Alien costumes. I also built her flamethrower and embellished her jumpsiut with handmade pins and patches. The costume was...

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Circled In Stripes

Sewbussted, member | October 12th, 20122 comments

A night at the opera in a striped dress. The boice is cut with a princess line seam and the skirt is a basic half circle skirt. You can see the full post here...

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Lacey scalloped hem shorts with vintage scrap fabric

Pinupgrl76, member | July 10th, 20122 comments

I used the same "pattern" from the cut up boxers for these ! The fabric was a small cut (less than a yard) of vintage fabric I've had forever. The scallops were utilized as a great hem...no sewing...

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AHOY !! Nautical inspired scalloped hem shorts

Pinupgrl76, member | July 10th, 20122 comments

I made these using a pair of boxer shorts that I cut up and used for a basic pattern ! I added the little pleats in the front and basic waist darts in the back. The fabric is a cotton/spandex twill...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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Little Red Riding Hood Halloween 2011

IggyJingles, member | November 5th, 2011

I sewed the hooded cape of a fine wale corduroy, and the peasant style full skirt from broadcloth - with patch pockets, whopping rick-rack and broderie anglaise trim. The hood was lined with a nice...

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Steampunk Wedding

julrf, member | November 4th, 20113 comments

Judy Garvey's unique "Steampunk" wedding called for a special dress. The overcoat is 100% Silk, white, trimmed with deep ruffles at sleeve and around the entire coat. The wedding dress is...

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Spring Garden Party Ensemble

PHCIII, member | November 2nd, 20111 comment

Normal 0 0 1 291 1660 13 3 2038 11.1287 0 0 0 I designed and created this ensemble for a friend's Springtime Garden Party. I knew it would be a wonderful party with wonderful friends so I...

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Star Burst Quilt

Jmccombs, member | October 31st, 2011

This large throw was hand pieced. The quilting stitches are a deep purple. It measures 64"x45".

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Lions and tiger and bears OH MY!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

For my 3rd grandsons first Halloween I fell in love with a pattern for a lion, McCalls 8938 pattern. I made the pattern with soft flannel fabric, using some of the slipper sole fabric for the...

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