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Issue #119, July / August 2008
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| INSPIRATION |
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DESIGN |
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Ahoy Mate - Kit
By Maja Clayton
A nautical smocking plate is peppered with a collection of mini ships, lending a whimsical touch to a classic summer theme for little boys.
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Cobalt Pique
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Sailboat Print Pique
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White Pleated Insert
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Ladybug Parade
By Linda D. Richards
Fun flittering ladybugs in all their graphic splendor land a prized spot on your little one’s smocked insert.
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Smockable Romper
Click here to order now for $40.00 |
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Smockable Dress
Click here to order now for $36-44 |
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Homecoming Dress
By Janet Gilbert
Leave it to Janet Gilbert to fashion the perfect yellow ribbon smocking to express appreciation for men and women in uniform everywhere. |
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The Perfect Preteen Dress
By Carolyn Sheron and Kathy Barnard
“Mary and Morgan Young Miss” from the Sew Beautiful Pattern Collection, combined with inspiration from Martha Demere’s heirloom graduation dress, result in a perfectly tempered lace dress for the tween-age child.
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Mary and Morgan Young Miss Pattern
Click here to order now for $12.00 |
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Mary's Graduation Dress Designs CD
Click here to order now for $75.00 |
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White Nelona
Click here to order now for $24.95/yard |
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L-SB115
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L-124/14434
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L-124/14435
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L-2/850/2
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Ecru Swiss Entredeux
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Heirloom Deliver
By Ashley Coulson
A Swiss eyelet chevron maternity top gives a mother-to-be a head start on dressing her baby in heirloom style.
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White Swiss Cotton Sateen
Click here to order now for $17.00/yard |
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White Dotted Swiss Cotton
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S-12115
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S-12114
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S-12113
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S-23744
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S-12111
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S-21059
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1/4" White Silk Satin Ribbon
Click here to order now for $0.92/yard |
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CONSTRUCTION |
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The Sweetest Sunsuit: FREE PATTERN
By Cheryl R. Davidson of A Frayed Knot
FREE PATTERN: Newborn - 18 months
A sweet baby sunsuit from the past inspires our latest free pattern. “Baby’s Pleated Sunsuit” is perfect for making classic, easy-to-construct playwear for a baby boy or girl.
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Pink Swiss Cotton Sateen
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White Silk Organza
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Miniature Rose Ribbon with Ruffle
Click here to order now for $10.95/yard |
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Erin's Easy-Sew Sundress: FREE PATTERN - Kit
By Erin Hardin and Kathy Barnard
FREE PATTERN: Sundress or Sun Top sizes 2-10
FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY: Click Here
An unlikely little souvenir dress gets an heirloom makeover for this super-fun and easy-to-sew summer project.
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White Handkerchief Linen
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Pink Picot Edge Trim
Click here to order now for $2.25/yard |
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Eyelet Fabric
Click here to order now for $32.00/yard |
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White Victorian Batiste
Click here to order now for $7.00/yard |
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White Swiss Entredeux
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S-28732
Click here to order now for $1.50/yard |
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S-21059
Click here to order now for $4.00/yard |
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1/4" White Silk Satin Ribbon
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Altered Halter Sundress or Top
By Erin Hardin
Turn any size A-line pattern into a halter-style sundress or top that sews up in less time than it might take you to read through the directions...really!
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Chocolate Silk Charmeuse
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Multi-color Gingham Check Cotton
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Green Mini Windowpane Check
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Watercolor Floral Print
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2" Lavender Silk Satin Ribbon
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2" Moss Silk Satin Ribbon
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5/8" Bright Pink Silk Satin Ribbon
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Yellow Wave Trim
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Sash of Many Colors
By Janet Gilbert
A vintage reproduction, the “Irish Crochet Toddler Dress” from the Kent State Museum book, is a versatile heirloom dream made up in lace insertions, edgings and machine embroidery.
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White Swiss Cotton Sateen
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White Cotton Netting
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2" Silk Satin Ribbon (any color)
Click here to order now for $5.68/yard |
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Kent State Museum Book & CDs
Click here to order now for $120.00 |
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A Night to Remember: Cassie's Cotillion Dress
By Kathy Barnard and Angela Atherton
A collaborative effort turns ideas and inspiration into a magnificent cotillion dress using tissue silk, gold charmeuse, machine embroidery and laces.
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Mary and Morgan Pattern
Click here to order now for $16.00 |
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Mary's Graduation Dress Designs CD
Click here to order now for $75.00 |
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Gold Silk Charmeuse
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Ivory Tissue Silk
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T-8
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T-76
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L-307LM
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L-SB115
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L-V113
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TECHNIQUE |
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Dorset Feather Stitchery
By Claudia Newton
Claudia Newton interprets Dorset Feather Stitchery, combining stitches and stitch variations by hand in a simple color scheme of light blue on white. |
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Lacy Camisole
By Hope Yoder
Spend warm summer nights in heirloom comfort with this sweet French sewn camisole embellished with faux lace shaping and embroidery.
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Pale Blue Swiss Nelona Batiste
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White Cotton Netting
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L-2/6208/White
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L-2/778
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L-2/852
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L-25614
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1/4" Blue Silk Satin Ribbon
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