Beaded Fae Designs: My Etsy Store

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Sew Retro

a sunny top - I was lucky enough to have few days in Cote d’Azur. And I Had nothing to wear. So I sew a skirt ( personal pattern) and a sunny top ( from simplicity 9436)...
5 hours ago
Encue Creations

Silhouettes Classic Blouse - can't believe I'll be leaving for Uganda in just over a week! I've been trying to get some sewing done so that I have something to wear on my trip!! Fo...
6 hours ago
The Funky Seamstress

Mel's PJ Pants - McCall's 2101 - This past Christmas, I had grand intentions of making 16 pairs of PJ pants for gifts. As it turned out, I only managed to make 5. I plan on getting the o...
7 hours ago
made by meli88a

Patrones 285 12 translation - There appear to be a few things lost in Google translation (double gather from aplomb anyone?), but this is better than any of my guesses. I am saving the...
8 hours ago
Sewing Room Screaming

Blue Jean Disaster - What do you get when you cross Neo from the Matrix, Pinhead from Hellraiser, and Billy Ray Cyrus? *This dress!* Sorry but Billy Ray Cyrus was the only coun...
10 hours ago
Cation Designs

So I Guess It's Slippery Fabric Week - After the mental exercise that was my shorts adventure, I figured that I had better sew some easy stuff without a lot of fitting to do. But that felt a l...
11 hours ago
Crafts For Lily

Romper Room - I had a realization the other day---it wouldn't be much longer before LA is too old for rompers (and smocking, and ruffles on her bloomers--bloomers in gen...
12 hours ago
The Fashionable Past

The Story of a Parasol - [image: Pink Parasol] Yesterday, I had full intentions of writing a tutorial for making a parasol cover. I was armed with my camera, silk, and an empty fra...
13 hours ago
La Cubanita Cose (The little Cuban sews)

A crazy busy week - This past week was graduation week for my oldest son. It was full of awards dinners, senior showcase, parties and of course graduation. Performing Bye Bye...
15 hours ago
Cosplay Blog... with a Brain!

No Post Today - Due to exhaustion from working longer hours than usual last night (yay holiday weekends…) I’m skipping out on an article today. Sorry the blog’s been bleh ...
17 hours ago
Farmhouse Couture with Sew Country Chick

Playday Frock - Time to go outside and play.... Pebbles are so interesting.... Those pockets are a perfect place to hide some pebbles! I got these little flower pot butto...
19 hours ago
Awesomesauce & Asshattery

(Ikea) Hack Attack! - With 4 (yes four!) Ikeas in Berlin we can’t help but poke through the As-is section(s) on a regular basis and pick-up a bargain or three. *even if the As-i...
20 hours ago
Simple Simon & Company

Whatever Happened to Units? - Am I the only one who wore Units growing up? I can't remember wearing hardly anything else other than Units in 6th grade. (The skirts, the dresses, t...
1 day ago
Dixie DIY

Swimming in my Swimming Suit - [image: Kwik Sew 3779] (The internet and I just got a bit more cozy.) Sorry for not being around much the past week, but I think I have a good excuse: SW...
1 day ago
Lemon Savory

Pretzel Buns, Soft and Chewy - It was only some time after I’d moved to Vancouver that I ate my first soft pretzel. I loved them instantly. Shiny with butter, sprinkled with salt and rip...
1 day ago
Sew Chatty

{Made With Love Link Up} - Thanks so much to everyone who came and linked up last week! Another great party as always! The most viewed link was... This BEAUTIFUL Orange Ombre ...
1 day ago
four square walls

louisville, ky: a sewing desert - The evidence is now undeniable. My city is increasingly becoming a sewing and fabric desert. For a city with a population of 600,000, this just shouldn't b...
1 day ago
The Cosplay Chronicles : My daily dose of Cosplay & Crafting madness!

Japanese Arts Fiesta II - [image: image] *Event Name:* Japanese Arts Fiesta II *Date:* Saturday, 2nd June 2012 *Time:* 11:00am - 7:30pm *Venue:* Dunman High School (DHS), 10 Tanjon...
1 day ago
The Couture Courtesan

Mea Culpa Maxima!!! - As you can tell, I haven't had any time to take pictures of the second 18th c gown... I put it on and found a couple things I'm not happy with, and which I...
2 days ago
Firefly Path

Fresh Hell Season 2 - If you have not been watching season 2 of Fresh Hell starring Brent Spiner & Kat Steel you can watch the series on Freshhell.com! I was asked back for a se...
2 days ago
Sempstress

Hat Tricks: the Fastest Pillbox Base in the West! - File this under “Reasons missa is going to milliner’s hell” for 100, Alex. This is the WRONG WAY to recover a hat. DO NOT DO THIS. It’s bad bad bad Wrongy ...
2 days ago
liza jane sews

Poly Folly - The title says it all. I decided to try and make something out of polyester. Not just any old polyester. The ickiest, most slippery, hottest polyester...
2 days ago
Sugar and Dots

Sweet Shoppe Saturday - Welcome to the first edition of Sweet Shoppe Saturday! I am so excited to share these shops with you! ____________________________________________________...
2 days ago
Couture et Tricot

2012#4 – White dove sweater – Sweater pomba branca - *Português* *English (uncheck the other box and check this one)* Aqui têm o 4º projecto de tricô que completei para o meu pequerrucho, uma blusinha raglan e...
2 days ago
Kadiddlehopper

Simplicity 1955 - I let Myra flip through the pattern catalogs with me the other day, and she came across Simplicity 1955, and immediately wanted the Kate Middleton wedding ...
2 days ago
LambAround

LINK UP! Blog Hop with LambAround - I hope everyone is having a fun holiday weekend! It's the perfect excuse to pig out on ice cream sundaes and chili dogs guilt free. Link up your favorit...
2 days ago
Sew Magical

Blood and guts day! The first is a sort of decomposing/zombie... - Blood and guts day! The first is a sort of decomposing/zombie look. The eye area was done with skin latex and cotton balls, and the skin was skin latex ...
3 days ago
Two On Two Off

Why I’m Not Sewing and What I Wore* - I loved this house when I bought it last year. It has what you would call, “good bones.” There is a ton of natural light, lots of room for kids, huge yar...
3 days ago
Make It and Love It

Sewing Tip: Making and Attaching Gathered/Ruffled Fabric - Did you happen to see my most recent update on Facebook? I have good news for CANADA! We found out a way to include you in the 2 Canon Rebel Cameras giv...
3 days ago
Wearing History

Vintage/Shabby Chic Sale June 1st & 2nd - Hello all, Wow- it’s been a while since I’ve checked in. Things have been a little challenging here- but every day’s a bit better. I’m dealing with allerg...
3 days ago
the wardrobe, reimagined

Red Meh Skirt and Me-Made-May - The last item in my mini-red wardrobe: The red skirt. Two weeks ago, I holed up with my sewing machine to alter an existing pattern for the red sailor...
3 days ago
Just Keep Sewing

Prom 2012: Audrey and Mila - Two dresses this year! Not sure if I'm in any hurry to attempt that again, I definitely need to improve my time management if I do! Miss L asked me to mak...
3 days ago
Trystan's Costume Closet

Venetian Sleeves – My Debate - At the start of this week, Sarah dropped off my new Venetian courtesan gown. This is the “real” version, in the expensive silk damask, as opposed to the to...
3 days ago
Creative Itch

My Spin on the Pin {5.25.12} - *THIS PIN* was the inspiration I used to make a card for my MIL for Mother's Day this year. Here's My Spin on the Pin... I decided to use the same color s...
4 days ago
House of Marmalade

- I realise I haven't posted much about making stuff for a while, so here's a little report on my other latest work, the Edwardian corset pattern which is in...
4 days ago
Polkadots on Parade

Patriotic Printables! - It's that time of year again to break out the red, white, and blue!! Last year I made some great printables you can use for several occasions! You can di...
4 days ago
craft envy

Best Way to Get Rid of Cradle Cap! - [image: Pin It] I never had problems with cradle cap with my first baby. Then I had Lily, and she had THE WORST cradle cap issues I have ever seen. Se...
4 days ago
Fingerprints on the Fridge

Feature Yourself Friday! - Hey there, how *you* doin? Giveaway Day was SO FUN! I want to thank each and every one of you who came out to play. ;) And, a super-giant-fist-pumping-Yeaa...
4 days ago
Brass and Lace » 12 in 12: May – Aqua/Orange Striped Gown Pt 2

12 in 12: October – Dalek Day Dress Pt. 3 - We interrupt the long period of silence on this dress to inform you that we are working on it now. Well, not right now, but tonight! After a bit of inspira...
4 days ago
The Mahogany Stylist

Inspiration - Haute Couture Club of Chicago - Fashion Show 2013 - Now that the prom season is coming to a close *(still one more dress to review)*, I'm turning my thoughts to fashion show 2013 projects. Next year I want ...
4 days ago
Sakacon

DIY Tote Bag - Since I had a lot of my Power Ranger sheet left, I wanted to make something for our friend pink ranger. I wasn't sure how she'd feel about a skirt, but a ...
4 days ago
Sew Much Ado

Ruffle Fabric Flower Headband - I found this tutorial from Ruffle Fabric before Lola was born, and knew it would be perfect to use up some of my ruffle fabric scraps. I used some pink r...
4 days ago
onedelightfulday

A Conversation with a Modern Day Mozartian! - Posted May 24th. A Conversation with Sherry Davis, a Modern Day Mozartian, and Tyson Vick, artist. I recently met a fellow Mozartian and Blogger, Sherry Da...
5 days ago
Lil' Bit & Nan

The Vintage Inspired Playsuit - This past week on the Sew Weekly, our challenge was to mix prints. I chose a peach floral cotton and a sky blue and white herringbone and McCalls 6311 ...
5 days ago
The Train To Crazy

Make It Wear It Thursday - Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine....
5 days ago
Diary of a Renaissance Seamstress | A Costuming Blog

Brown Basket Weave Vinyl [del.icio.us] - 53.75" x 15" vinyl. The gray to the right of the photo shows the back. The loose weave makes it very flexible. $19 includes shipping or $16 with another fa...
5 days ago
Gorgeous Things' Blog

Privacy? - There’s an interesting discussion on one of the boards to which I subscribe. It has to do with whether people like “liking” on Facebook, and it got me thin...
5 days ago
All Things Vintage Rouge

All the world's a stage...and my husband is finally getting a new costume - My poor husband has long asked me to create costumes for him. As a performer, he has sewn out of necessity for years and well, really doesn't like doing it...
6 days ago
demode: historical costume projects & resources

Online Costume Garage Sale - It’s that time again — as things go into the stash, other things have to come out! I’ve got a huge online costume garage sale posted here; email me at ken...
1 week ago
THE-OCD - cosplay/illustrations

here comes the munny bride - I had the pleasure of designing and creating this mini-Munny for my friends' wedding this year! Originally intended as a wedding topper, the weight of the ...
1 week ago
Handmade by Carolyn

Qatar - Qatar airport, 40C and hazy Details: Dress; self drafted, grey stripe cotton knit Petticoat; Metalicus Cardigan; self drafted, cotton and white net Trenc...
1 week ago
Diary of a Mantua Maker

Hawaii - I just got back from almost an almost three week trip- out to LA for a visit to Disneyland followed by a 15 day cruise to Hawaii. I've always wanted to go...
1 week ago
History in my Wardrobe

Finding Regency Era Patterns - I'm often asked what commercial regency patterns are available and that I've used and can recommend. Below is a list of some that I've used - not ...
1 week ago
Amanda's Costumes

Pompadour shoes - (Appy-lollogies to those of you on LJ who get to see this twice! Unless you're like me and never remember to actually go on Blogger.) Just doing my civic d...
1 week ago
Amanda's Adventures in Sewing

Wadders - I normally don't post my wadders anymore because I am just not that inspired by seeing other people's wadders. And really, getting inspired by other seamst...
1 week ago
montanachic

An explanation - I haven’t blogged in a while for a couple of reasons. 1. I have been having big headache problems again. For the last two months I have been having them ...
1 week ago
The Costumer's Closet

Chinese Fantasy Bustle - I just can't seem to stay away from Victorian fancy dress, there is so much to love about it! Anyway it looks like I'll be doing it again this year for Lo...
1 week ago
Medieval Threads

Doublefaced tablet weaving, a start - I've finally started my first try at doublefaced tablet weaving! The pattern was adapted from a larger design found in Collingwood and is only 18 cards ...
1 week ago
Maggie's Costume Wardrobe

Moar Shoes!! - American Duchess is coming out with these gorgeous brocade court shoes and the pre-order is on right now! I'm really hoping she'll be able to get 100 pre-o...
1 week ago
Sew4Home

Kitchen Confections in Moda's Vintage Modern: Patchwork Napkins - [image: Click to Enlarge] Paper napkins are... well... *paper*! Cloth napkins are more beautiful, more absorbent, and more green. Today is the second pro...
1 week ago
AimeeMajor.com

Guess What? - — they’re fraternal (non-identical) twins and, being twins, may arrive a bit early!
1 week ago
Mode Historique - Historical Personality Disorder

It’s that time of year again… - Costume College is three months out and I’ve finally decided on this year’s Gala costume. Since the theme of this year’s CoCo is “Golden Age of Hollywood”,...
1 week ago
In the Long Run

1910 Wedding Dress from the Museum of London - This is another piece from the Museum of London. The description on the museum's web site is here. [image: Museum of London: 1910 Wedding Dress] [image: Mu...
2 weeks ago
Katie Jacobs

*crickets* - My poor little neglected blog! *hugs it* I haven't forgotten you, I promise! One reason, I admit, that I've done very little here is that I've done 100% ab...
2 weeks ago
Craft Couture

- Birthday celebration AUCTION on my shop page now till Saturday night. Come check it out! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.425071700849955.103892.1...
2 weeks ago
The Traveling Seamstress

Easter Dresses and Simplicity 2222 - Did you miss me?? Well, I missed posting!!! It has been a while, but in all fairness, we moved from California to my hometown in Connecticut, I transferr...
2 weeks ago
Sixpence Costuming

Let your chaos flag fly Part 1 (plague banner)!!!! - Hello guys and gals!! Sorry for the long break in post been a busy few weeks with Trek Trax Atlanta winding down (pictures for all to see) and a wedding com...
2 weeks ago
Time Traveling in Costume

1903 Floral Voile dress - Started May 6, 2012 I'm not wasting a minute to keep my momentum going. I have plans. My original plans for Costume College convention in August was to make ...
2 weeks ago
CoudreMode

Vogue 8747 – Version 3 - This version was originally going to be 3/4 sleeve with a french cuff like Version 2 and when it came time to add the sleeves I messed up the contrast fa...
3 weeks ago
The Selfish Seamstress

From Coffee Date to Knockoff Kate: Selfish copies the Kate Spade polka dot “Jillian” dress - Once again, work has gotten to be so hectic that time for everything else has just about dried up. I tried at first to buy some extra minutes by eliminatin...
3 weeks ago
The Costume Parlour

1880s evening dress - Just finished: my latest commission for the lovely ladies of Timetravelling, a blue taffeta 1880s gown with hand pleated base skirt and two overskirts, a s...
3 weeks ago
Idlewild Illustré

on paper - I did this little painting a couple months ago as a bit of practice in trying to develop an 18th cen style of painting for portrait miniatures, thinking ...
4 weeks ago
Madame Modiste Historic Costuming

Titanic Boarding Suit and Accessories - Honoring the Titanic was not finished with the Epic Titanic Dinner I posted about earlier. No! I met up with some friends at a local theatre to see Tita...
5 weeks ago
JennyLaFleur @ Blogspot

The ETD Revamp - I have to confess that I only *liked* my dress at the Epic Titanic Dinner but thanks to the revamp that Bridget and I did I now *LOVE* it! It's amazing h...
1 month ago
Silk Frocks

Paris - Travels It has been very quiet around here, I've been doing real life things, such as working/teaching - a lot! But I did manage to go do Paris and Londo...
1 month ago
Isabella's Project Diary

Holy Thursday - According to the Roman Catholic tradition, after Holy Thursday mass, Lent is over. Now, normally this is because mass is right before sundown and passover ...
1 month ago
TwilaTee, On a Mission to Costume the World

Something is afoot, So where's the Circle K? - Hello all! how are you? I hope well! I've been absent, but quite busy. I have things to share with you, and I hope you enjoy it all. :) I've been working o...
1 month ago
Bridges on the Body

1911 - the corset on a form - Here is is, the 1911 corset, finished and on a form. Yea! Thanks again to all of you who were along for the ride, whether you were sewing along with me...
2 months ago
Cat Fur Studio

Everyday Dress - Purple - Purple is my favorite color. Here's Butterick 5078 in an everyday dress. I used polyester lycra from Metro Textile in NYC. Easy to execute. This will be a...
2 months ago
Home

One lump, or two? A Titanic Tea - Here is the long awaited update to the Edwardian dress I have been working on for Deeanne Gist. It is on its way to her currently, and I can't wait to s...
2 months ago
Kamui Cosplay

New Project: Female Barbarian from Diablo III - Oh my, I never can decide which cosplay I shall finish at first, ha ha! I planned to start with my Soridormi costume some weeks ago, started with the pauldr...
2 months ago
Bella Miss Ella

On to the 20th century! - So I need to start focusing on my 1912 plans next. I started the corset but had to recut and redo a panel (stupid mistake - that is why people tell you to...
2 months ago
Disney Princess Costume - for grown-up princesses

Princess Aurora a la Flora and Merryweather - Hey everyone ^_^. I'm new to this group, but I thought this would be a good place to show off my half pink and half blue Sleeping Beauty gown! I finished i...
3 months ago
Ashlee's Costume Closet

Black Swan Tiara - I've had my own Black Swan costume on the back burner for several months now, and while I am working on a version to sell in my etsy shop, I thought that i...
3 months ago
Sixpence Costuming

We have moved!!!!!! - Hello all just wanted to let everyone know that we have moved to a new and better server. The same great writers and same article are now located at: http:...
4 months ago
Jelly Shot Test Kitchen

Twinkie Trifle - Hostess Brand creditors, this one's for you! A nice, boozy Twinkie Trifle! Surely you've heard of the Hostess Brand Inc. bankruptcy filing. Well, I did, an...
4 months ago
Itty Bitty Evil Kitty

Oriental Pattern Making – Part One - If you’re a friend on Facebook you’ll have seen my on again, off again efforts with the Oriental Steampunk pattern research … I’m using the Thai close-fi...
4 months ago
sarah(lizzi)

long time no post - been busy getting married, and such! and now, in time for January motivation, a sew along
5 months ago
Hongkongshopper

Sofie's Valedictory Dress - My baby Sofie graduated from high school recently and I made her a new dress for her Valedictory dinner. I anticipated this event a while back and bought ...
6 months ago
Triene's Cosplay Blog

Photoshoot: Deathsmiles in Salem! - The shots from our Deathsmiles photoshoot in Salem, MA are finally out! I'm extremely pleased with how they came out. It was so fun to wear these cos...
6 months ago
Susie Homemaker (or so I think)

PJ's and a winner! - I snuck in a little sewing time this afternoon. Homeschooling really puts a damper on my sewing time. However just like everything, it's a season. And hone...
7 months ago
Nibbles and Bytes

Reception Dress - Remember a long time ago, when I mentioned I wanted this Morgane Le Fay dress, well I didn't get it...I got something better. I made my very own mullet dress...
8 months ago
Pandemic Apparel

How To Clean an Iron. - Last week I started to clean my iron plate and found an article RealSimplemade, but omitted a few of the steps since my iron manual advised against it. It ...
8 months ago
Stitcher Baby

Call me crazy... - ...but doesn't it look like the trim goes ACROSS the top of the front opening of this lady's bodice? What do you think?
9 months ago
Go Chanel or Go Home

Happy Birthday... - to me. I'll be back on Monday with photos of my latest projects.
10 months ago
Books 'n' Threads

Accessorizing - Last weekend was the GBACG Petit Trianon event at the fabulous Bellevue Club in Oakland. It was the perfect venue for the perfect event. Due to some rece...
10 months ago
Laura's sewing room

The man who changed my life... - ... and my sleep pattern. The little guy is still waking a lot at night. I will try, I promise, to write a bit more, but I don't know when. My days ...
11 months ago
Costuming My Bliss

Waaaay Too Much Time on My Hands - Today's time waster. Yeah. I know, I should really step away from the computer, and up to the sewing machine.
11 months ago
Princess of Bob

Puppies! - Himself is attacked by puppy cuteness!
11 months ago
(twelve) dresses

Life Be Crazy - I know. I've been a horrible blogger. But if it's any consolation...I've been an even worse sew-er. You see, dear friends, this is what our sewing/dinin...
1 year ago

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