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Anglomania-Inspired Plaid Vest
10 commentsThis vest was inspired by a Vivienne Westwood Anglomania top. It's a great piece for fall because it can be worn alone on warmer days or layered over another shirt when chilly. I used Vogue...
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Silk Tie Vest
2 commentsI was inspired to complete this project because I have wanted to incorporate the technique of using the many silk ties I purchased from various thrift stores into making a unique piece of clothing...
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Fall Fashion Challenge
3 commentsThis is my submission for the fall challenge. A friend gave me a pattern for a racerback casual dress, which is lovely, but I wanted to "jeuge" it up a bit. Browsing on netaportercom...
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Recycled newspaper rainbags
This gown was desigZned and created by me, Deb Seeger. I cut rectangular bags into spiral strips them wound into balls just like wool yarn. I designed the pattern with no expereince in...
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Rock & Roll Micro-Mini Dress
1 comment"Rock & Roll Micro-Mini Dress" It all began when I fell in love with an XXL T-shirt that I found at a used record store. I decided that instead of simply altering it to fit me, I would make...
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Military-inspired tunic
This tunic was inspired by a Luella cashmere military-style dress. My version is much simpler fabric, a jersey cotton blend with satin shoulders, elbow patches, and big pockets on the front. I...
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Skirt Suit with Peplum Jacket
1 commentFor this Skirt Suit, I chose 3 elements of inspiration. Recently i was checking out the Metrostyle online catalog. What I found was three skirt suits each had some attribute that would make a...
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Silk Organza Dress
3 commentsThis dress is inspired by one of my favorite designer, Oscar De La Renta. I LOVE how the flounce drapes assymetrically, so I applied that to my dress. The dress has a corsellete foundation and a...
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ADRI inspired dress and 2 matching jackets
I fell in love with this ADRI Vogue pattern when I saw it. They were very casual in style, yet with the angled hems, the pieces were quite fashionable. I...
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Fall Fashion Challenge Entry - TatusWelle1
This is my entry for the Fall Fashion Challenge! Yaayy!!! I have only been sewing for about 10 months and this is my VERY FIRST challenge / contest entry ever! : ) My inspiration was a dress from the...
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Victorian Bell Skirt
1 commentMy inspiration for this skirt came from a Victorian fashion plate in a 1890's era book of sewing patterns. The pattern isn't mine, it's the Truly Victorian pattern no. 292 from Truly Victorian...
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Fall swing vest and pants
The runways were full of swing coats and vests this year. Living in Florida I have no use for a winter coat. I combined the idea of a swing coat with the popular vests that are being...
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Girl's Halter Smocked Dress
I was inspired by fabric/pattern designer & author Heather Ross to make my first smocked dress using elastic thread. I've never used elastic thread so this was one of my first dresses I made ...
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Border print maxi dress
My daughter wanted a long maxi dress to relax in during the summer. I had this funky border fabric in a gauzy cotton. It just seemed to work out perfectly with the way the border came...
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Little Flower Girl's Dress
Little 9-month old Serena was a flower girl in her uncle's wedding. Her dress, of polyester chiffon and satin, was the same color (blue radiance) as the bridemaids, and was styled using New Look...
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Red Wool Jacket with Black Velvet Trim
I began with Vogue pattern 7975 and some beautiful red wool fabric. I couldn't find a red tweed, but what I found is a looser weave than a lot of suiting, yet still solid enough to be nice and warm...
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"DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS" Heirloom Women's blouse
2 commentsThe first thing I do when I pick up any copy of THREADS magazine, is turn it over. Whether featuring a complete garment, or honing in on a specific detail, there is always something to...
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Brown Asymmetrical Jacket with Draped Collar
When looking at Dior's Fall '09 collection, I felt truly inspired. That is when I knew what I needed to do with the crazy brown and white checked fabric I had in my stash. And I can always use...
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My Little Navy Dress and Coat
I wanted to create a little "black dress" but I didn't want it in black. I've always like navy and I've been working on adding more of it to my wardrope. I saw the black dress...
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contest dress
4 commentsMy daughter recently graduated from college and started her job at a bank. I wanted her to have a suit that was fashionable and professional at the same time. This look was perfectnbsp...
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Cote Desir: Embellished Swing Coat
6 commentsCôte Désir Swing Coat. I used the basic outline of a swing coat from a Linda MacPhee pattern, but lengthened it, changed the collar and closing, and used it as a blank slate on...
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Around The Town Skirt Suite
3 commentsI was inspired to create a sleek, stylish skirt suite. I only had some leftover Grospoint-like fabric from about 4 years ago. There is no real pattern for my interpretation, but I...
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winter tulip
a jacket i designed for a friends birthday, very soft, with a faux fur colar and cuffs, top of jacket made of micro suede, and bottom is a very soft and stretchy cotton lycra. 3/4 sleeves with...
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SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge
Show off your designer-inspired creations for a chance to win.
Upload pictures of your design, a picture of your designer inspiration, and a
description of your techniques into the contest gallery by 11:59pm,
September 23rd, 2009.
Our editors will narrow down the entries
to 5 semi-finalists then you'll get to vote on the winner. We'll choose
our favorites based on inspiration, technique, skill, and design.
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