The “bridal shop” dress
The Facts Fabric: Polyester crepe, $12 Pattern: Colette Peony Year: Contemporary Notions: Zipper, bias tape Time to complete: 7 hours First worn: Haven’t worn it out yet Wear [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeThe “Blue Bonnie” Skirt
The Facts: Fabric: plaid cotton poly blend $4 Pattern: Self Drafted Year: modern Notions: zipper, $1.49 Time to complete: 2 hours First worn: February, [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeAriel, The Fastest Mermaid
The Facts Fabric: Spandex. Lots of spandex. Pattern: Kwik Sew 3455 Year: current Notions: Zipper, thread, elastic, sequined trim, fabric paint, puffy paint … [...]
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Oscar Challenge
The “American Geisha” Kimono
The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis (kimono) and silk shirting (belt) from stash [...]
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Oscar Challenge
The “Rose arrives at the Titanic” dress
The Facts Fabric: Striped linen, interfacing, interlining and lining from stash, dark blue linen from Joann’s ($8.19) Pattern: Vogue 8633 Year: l955 Notions: Zipper & [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar Challengethe “never let go” dress
The Facts: Fabric: cream-colored cotton embroidered eyelet from B&J fabrics; green silk from paron annex; red(dish) silk charmeuse from mood fabrics Pattern: vogue 8409 [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeThe ‘Lets go to my place’ skirt and vest
The Facts ⁃ Fabric: Seal brown stretch something. (feels lovely) ⁃ Pattern: Simplicity 7142 (skirt) & 9279 (vest) ⁃ Year: 1975 (skirt) & [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeThe “Million Dollar” Outfit
I know what you’re thinking, “Where’s the million dollar outfit?”. This outfit, minus the blazer, shoes, and motorcycle jacket only cost me $20. I know it’s not much of an outfit. In fact, in my line of work you don’t go out in what looks like your sweatpants unless you’re headed to the gym.
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeThe “Dr. Frankenstein’s Flapper” Dress
The Facts Fabric: lightweight navy knit, navy lining, navy/teal print sheer Pattern: W. T. Grant Co. 828 Year: Late 1920s/Early 1930s Notions: navy thread, [...]
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Contributor Creations Oscar ChallengeThe “J’aime bien parler le francaise” Dress
I have to admit that the Academy Awards challenge is my favorite so far this year. I happen to be a big fan of [...]
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