Sewing Gallery

Lisa looks SO elegant in this embroidered duster. This embroidered netting came in several color ways. The design was loosely based on a Zandra Rhodes pattern (Vogue 1505). She used French seams. It’s going to be a very useful piece.

Lisa looks SO elegant in this embroidered duster. bought this This embroidered netting comes in several color ways. The design was loosely based on a Zandra Rhodes pattern (Vogue 1505). She used French seams. It’s going to be a very useful piece.

Needlewoman: Lisa C

Katie looks so good in the dress that her mum Barbara M. has just made for her. It's a geometric silk print and it is made very well. Barbara used Butterick B5815.

Needlewoman: Barbara M

Decades of Style No. 107 TLC Caftan

Kathleen finished her Decades of Style No. 107 Caftan. She used a soft rayon knit and attractive cotton print.

Needlewoman: Kathleen M

Pat made an interesting top.

Needlewoman: Patti S

Needlewoman: Ellen S

A lovely textured cotton has made Barbara this simple A-line summer dress. The back view has a ruffle feature. The pattern used was Vogue V9237

A lovely textured cotton was used by Barbara to make this simple A-line summer dress. The back view has a ruffle feature. The pattern was Vogue V9237

Needlewoman: Barbara S

Barbara used Marcy Tilton's Vogue 9153 for her top.

Needlewoman: Barbara S

Barbara looks so good in this simple shirt which she calls Lisa’s shirt because Lisa has made it many times. The pattern is by Louise Cutting and Linda Lee.

Needlewoman: Barbara S

This fun vest is Vogue V9135 by Kathryn Breene. Barbara used a shiny rayon, and the drawstring ties are a nice design feature.

This fun vest is Vogue V9135. Barbara used a shiny rayon, and the drawstring ties are a nice design feature. She’s already enjoyed wearing it on one of her cruises.

Needlewoman: Barbara S

Barbara has been really sewing up a storm this summer, She made many great tops.

Needlewoman: Barbara S

Joy found this printed fabric in Jane's freebie box and fell in love with it. So she bought a green woven fabric with stretch to complete this Burda dress.

Needlewoman: Joy D

Katherine finished her knit dress using a reverse applique technique. Enjoy Jane's reverse applique challenge

Katherine finished her knit dress using a reverse applique technique.

Needlewoman: Katherine W

Katherine's couture jacket is stunning. Her beautiful silk jacket has a zippered front opening. The multicolored pink fabric came from Piedmont fabrics.

Needlewoman: Katherine W

The silk charmeuse lining is quilted to the jacket in the French couture style. She will get good use from this jacket.

Needlewoman: Katherine W

Thea looks good in her new top. She used a printed knit and a StyleArc pattern. She added a twisted band to finish the neckline.

Needlewoman: Thea

Maria looks cool in this linen dress. First she made a perfectly fitting muslin in a princess style. Then she sucessfully drafted the collar following directions in an article in Threads magazine..

Needlewoman: Maria T

Grommets are in! Kathy just finished this fun top out of red linen from www.fabrics-store.com She used gold grommets in the sleeves and strips of leather for tying together.

Needlewoman: Kathy D