Organza

Create a Delicate Collage with Layered Sheers

Layered sheer fabrics and collage techniques offer a stylish way to create lightweight, dimensional garments ideal for warm weather. Rae Cumbie shares her artful approach to summer sewing.
Extraordinary Organza

Organza is a versatile player in the theater of garment construction.
Yet another Elsa Dress

Yet another Elsa costume from Mccall's 7000. Shockingly was able to make this dress entirely from fabric in my stash (although in my defence, the blue organza with snowflakes was…
Bustier with Peplum and Palazzo Pants

This outfit was made for my lovely daughter to be worn to a wedding. The pants are made from silk linen lined with silk organza to keep their shape utilizing…
Silk taffeta and embellished lace wedding dress

I made this dress for my best friend's wedding. She wanted a short dress with lace and a fitted bodice. I drew inspiration from several sources for this look, the…
I Feel Pretty, Oh, So Pretty!

This is a sheer jacket made of embroidered fabric from the Philippines. Please see my blog for more details. http://sewnotwork.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/i-feel-pretty-oh-so-pretty/
Two piece wedding dress

I made this wedding dress as two pieces. I used commercial patterns for both pieces. Corset The top is a satin boned victorian-style corset lined with cotton. I used Laughing…
Washed Lavender Organza Dress

The main focus of this dress for me was the bodice, I wanted to really make the sheer quality of the organza stand out. I used minimal seaming, and only…
Shauna’s wedding dress

For Shauna I made a dress from organza with a rouched bodice and flounces trailing diagonally down the skirt to the knees, then straight down. I designed the pattern based…
Lady Elizabeth Designs

I make mostly bridal and formal gowns, I am good at fitting a womans body and making her feel beautiful

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Organza

Create a Delicate Collage with Layered Sheers

Extraordinary Organza

Yet another Elsa Dress

Bustier with Peplum and Palazzo Pants

Silk taffeta and embellished lace wedding dress

I Feel Pretty, Oh, So Pretty!

Two piece wedding dress

Washed Lavender Organza Dress

Shauna’s wedding dress

Lady Elizabeth Designs

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Organza

Create a Delicate Collage with Layered Sheers

Extraordinary Organza

Yet another Elsa Dress

Bustier with Peplum and Palazzo Pants

Silk taffeta and embellished lace wedding dress

I Feel Pretty, Oh, So Pretty!

Two piece wedding dress

Washed Lavender Organza Dress

Shauna’s wedding dress

Lady Elizabeth Designs

Threads Magazine

A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

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