The Jamie Christina Abbey Coat has two options: One ends at the hip with a curved hem, and the other ends at the mid-thigh with a flounce hem. We selected…
This garment was inspired by a Chanel coat from the Spring 2017 couture collection. We adapted Vogue 9157 to incorporate a pair of diagonal pleats at the center-front waist, and…
Rachel Siegel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Rachel Siegel’s comfortable yet professional two-piece outfit is made from wool jersey knits. Rachel drafted the pattern for the cardigan, shown at ThreadsMagazine.com, from a ready-to-wear T-shirt…
Jason Gagnon, Spring Lake, Michigan Jason Gagnon created a coatdress inspired by Balenciaga for his second Make It With Wool competition. The design is called “Lake Spirit,” and derives its shape…
Charlotte Waldron, Hamilton, Ohio Charlotte Waldron created a short-sleeved sheath dress with a sweetheart neckline for her first year competing in MIWW. Charlotte used the Layla Dress pattern from StyleArc.com.…
Holley Schwartz, Watertown, Wisconsin An all-knit ensemble created by Holley Schwartz includes a dress, jacket, hat, and gloves. Additional photos of her ensemble are available at ThreadsMagazine.com. The A-line dress, made…
Claire Lee, Indianapolis, Indiana Claire Lee created a trench coat and dress ensemble inspired by London in the spring. The coat was created using BurdaStyle’s 11/2012 #118 Trench Coat pattern. The…
Kelsey Clear, Niles, Michigan Kelsey Clear won several yards of a plaid Pendleton wool fabric at the 2015 National Make It With Wool competition. She used it to make a fully…
Bodysuits keep pants and skirts neat by eliminating the bulk of tucked-in shirttails. This close-fitting silhouette has a deep V-neckline, crossover front with waistline pleats, crotch snap closure, and three…
A 1968 coatlike dress with elegant details features a wide ruffle that follows the dress's edge around the neckline, down the front, and around the hem.
In this personal essay, "Specially Designed by Mom," from Threads #200, a reader describes his mother's love of sewing and the jacket she designed for him.
