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    Contributor Creations Oscar Challenge

    The “bridal shop” dress

    posted February 24, 2012 / 11 Comments

    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 Challenge

    The “Blue Bonnie” Skirt

    posted February 24, 2012 / 10 Comments

    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 Challenge

    Ariel, The Fastest Mermaid

    posted February 24, 2012 / 20 Comments

    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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    The “American Geisha” Kimono

    posted February 24, 2012 / 31 Comments

                            The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis (kimono) and silk shirting (belt) from stash [...]

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    Hot! Contributor Creations Oscar Challenge

    The “Rose arrives at the Titanic” dress

    posted February 24, 2012 / 29 Comments

    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 Challenge

    the “never let go” dress

    posted February 24, 2012 / 9 Comments

    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 [...]

  • Lets go to my place
    Contributor Creations Oscar Challenge

    The ‘Lets go to my place’ skirt and vest

    posted February 24, 2012 / 17 Comments

      The Facts ⁃ Fabric: Seal brown stretch something. (feels lovely) ⁃ Pattern: Simplicity 7142 (skirt) & 9279 (vest) ⁃ Year: 1975 (skirt) & [...]

  • tinyrocky
    Contributor Creations Oscar Challenge

    The “Million Dollar” Outfit

    posted February 23, 2012 / 9 Comments

    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 Challenge

    The “Dr. Frankenstein’s Flapper” Dress

    posted February 23, 2012 / 19 Comments

    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 Challenge

    The “J’aime bien parler le francaise” Dress

    posted February 23, 2012 / 16 Comments

    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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