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Project Runway Episode 12 - Who Goes to NY Fashion Week?
6 commentsThe judges sent two packing and three to Bryant Park, now the stress really starts.
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Upload pictures of your costumes for a chance to win
Now that Halloween has come and gone, upload photos of your completed costumes to enter The Halloween Costume Contest
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of the wedding gown?
US wedding gowns have evolved dramatically over the years. This museum quality historical book glimpses into the differences in an unusual way.
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Project Runway Episode 11 - Make it feel good
10 commentsDesign a companion garment that complements your best look from a previous challenge.
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Project Runway Episode 10 - Talk to me
4 commentsLast nights challenge was to design an ensemble inspired by a location. Tim said to avoid the cliché, but did they?
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Museum Exhibits: Contemporary Japanese Fashion AND Fabrics of Feathers and Steel
You won't want to miss the amazing exhibits currently on display at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. There's also an online exhibit if you can't make it to D.C.
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Project Runway Episode 9 -- Let the sequins fly!
9 commentsFor this star-studded challenge, the designers had 2 days and $300 to create a stage look for Christina Aguilera. Who do you think should have gotten the spotlight?
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Project Runway Episode 8-Mentors and Serendipity
6 commentsThe challenge: Convert an old wedding dress into something hip and cool for its divorcée.
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What Color Is the Wind? Beautiful Fabric Created with Blind Inspiration
1 commentAcclaimed blind artist, George Mendoza, has created a new line of beautiful, bold, colorful fabrics
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Project Runway Episode 7 - Blue for You
28 commentsThey put on a good show. Now, if we could only see it.
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Help pick the SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge winner!
We've narrowed it down to our top-five finalists from more than 60 entries. Vote now to help choose who will win more than $1,200 in prizes.
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Project Runway, Episode 6 Goes to the Movies
10 commentsThe designers performed, but I’m not sure the judges won an Oscar.
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Competitors Make It With Wool and Win
1 commentSee the winners of the annual Make It With Wool competition.
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Last Chance to Win!
For a chance to win more than $1,200 in prizes from Baby Lock and Ottlite, simply upload a picture of a garment you've created inspired by a designer to the SewStylish website. It's that easy!
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Project Runway 5th Episode - Make it Work
6 commentsThe challenge: Design and make a garment from newspaper.
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How to Make a Knotted Belt
23 commentsElaborate-looking knotting techniques can sometimes be quite easy to do! This beautiful knotted belt reveals itself to be a simple braiding pattern, made lavish by the use of multiple decorative cords.
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Win a BabyLock Embroidery Machine and an OttLite Craft Lamp!
For a chance to win more than $1,200 in prizes, simply upload a picture of a garment you've created inspired by a designer to the SewStylish website. It's that easy!
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Project Runway Episode 4 - What's Your Line?
7 commentsWhat last night’s Project Runway lacked in exciting design, it made up for with jarring or entertaining one-liners.
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Project Runway Episode 3
4 commentsThis episode was all about teamwork. Last night’s project took us to the beach for “fun and fashionable surf wear” with a twelfth-hour additional avant-garde design.
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Vintage patterns available online
2 commentsCheck out the University of Rhode Island's online Commercial Pattern Archive for more than 48,000 patterns dated back to the 19th century
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The Best of Threads, Vol. 1 DVD-ROMQuick computer access to 50 of the best sewing technique articles from Threads magazine
Shirtmaking TechniquesA Demonstration of Hands-On Skill
Quick Stuff to Sew, Vol. 1A fashionable collection of quick, creative sewing projects
