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Sewers want to know exactly what they’re buying when they purchase fabrics. However, the difference between jacquard and brocade is not always explained, and the terms can be used interchangeably…
Springtime in Seattle can be cold and gray. This bright teal duster both brightens and warms. The weight of the fabrics work well together. The print is an upholstery-weight brocade…
My daughter's favorite princess is Jasmine. I enjoyed making this custom costume for her and her squeal of delight was priceless! The top's lining is a tricot knit fabric. Her…
Kelsey's Senior Cello Recital Gown My daughter Kelsey wanted a new gown to wear for her senior cello recital at Luther College. She wanted something elegant, but not too…
I made this dress because of an article and picture in threads magazine. I found the pattern and then found a beautiful teal brocade. The teal changes to burgandy in…
This is a design I worked out over several productions. First I drew out the basic shape, then slashed and spread the pattern to create the gathers. I used the…
This open-front coat of red and pale gold damask features a fitted bodice lined in a contrasting black and gold brocade, with bias strips of the brocade binding the armholes. …
Magenta giant-scale leaf-print fabric has leaves outlined in emerald and gold beads, is fully lined with pale green and gold brocade, and closes with an enameled dragonfly button and gold…
Black sweatshirt becomes elegant jacket with this treatment of brocade banding and godets, edged along all design lines with red gimp, and fastened with a black satin frog.
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