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The Sew Weekly: Theme Suggestions

Do you have suggestions for upcoming Sew Weekly themes? Let us know here.

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Permalink Reply by charlotte powell- brooks on May 13, 2011 at 12:36am
I have been looking through my little stash, and most of it is from old duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases, I just can nor resist them at a flea market! Well how about we make something out of a pillow case?, althoug not a large amount of fabric it could be used to make pockets or bias binding? and for those petite ladies may manage even a skirt?
Permalink Reply by Trish Blair on May 18, 2011 at 3:35pm
Love the pillow case idea!
Permalink Reply by Vicki Muise on May 14, 2011 at 11:07am
Sorry if this has been suggested before, but how about a wedding dress makeover, à la Project Runway?  I was at the charity shop this morning and they had loads of dresses from '60s-'90s for <$10.
Permalink Reply by Molly Tobin on May 17, 2011 at 11:28am
Has anybody mentioned the idea of outfits inspired by superheros? Not costumes really, but an everyday dress or outfit that is inspire by a superhero - color theme, print, shape...
Permalink Reply by Lisette Opishinski on May 19, 2011 at 5:35am

I was thinking about a theme like that last week! I was going through my patterns and found my vintage kids' superhero pattern and the lightbulb went on.

Would that include supervillains as well? muhahaha!

Permalink Reply by charlotte tilley on June 6, 2011 at 2:57am

I like it!

 

Permalink Reply by Lisette Opishinski on May 19, 2011 at 5:37am
Shannon G.B. posted about making the Burda Alison in another forum...and I was wondering if we were going to do a swimwear challenge?
Permalink Reply by Becky on July 6, 2011 at 11:06am
I love the idea of the thing that made you want to learn to sew!
Permalink Reply by Rosemary on June 6, 2011 at 2:30am

This could be tricky to pull off if your favourite period film is set in any of the other centuries ie 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th etc - 'Gone with the Wind' goes to the supermarket! or 'Elizabeth (I)'  at the kiddies play park! :))

Permalink Reply by margueritedesigns on June 6, 2011 at 3:03am
This theme could work very well if some thought and creativity was put into it, giving it a modern interpretation, rather than a straightforward copy - such as Mena's French costume, which had a short skirt. That was fabulous.
Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on June 6, 2011 at 9:38am

I'm really into summer clothing right now as it's hotter than heck here in upstate NY and Philadelphia (two places I spend most my time these days). What about something "A day at the Seashore/Lake" or "Summer Picnic" or something with a common fabric (i.e. gingham is what springs to mind) or a color theme.

 

Permalink Reply by Edelweiss Patterns on June 21, 2011 at 7:54pm

Hello!

 

I just love Sew Weekly and I think it's just what we need to stay motivated for our projects.  I haven't been on here long, but what about a particular vintage era, (such as just 1940s), a specific color (like pink), or something modeled after a First Lady's dress?  It would be fun to have contests for the most authentically dressed vintage photograph, too.

 

Happy sewing!

 

Katrina

www.edelweisspatterns.com

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