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30 ONE JACKET, FOUR LOOKS This must-have staple for spring goes with everything from shorts to jeans to suits. 59 THE BEST DRESSES Hot picks for the bride, bridal party and guests. 72 SOPHISTICATED LADIES Designer dresses with high-class looks and a glamorous attitude. 74 EVENING STARS Elegant jackets and shawls by Elizabeth Gillett. 76 GIVE ME LIBERTY! Fresh floral fabrics directly from London.
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14 FREE PROJECT 1: ONE-SHOULDER QUICK & EASY Six ways to give a strapless dress a one-shoulder look. 18 FREE PROJECT 2: THE MODERN VEIL How to make an elegant bridal headpiece. 20 FREE PROJECT 3: CLUTCH PLAY A lovely little bag to make for a night on the town.
24 HOUSTON, WE HAVE FABRIC! A tour of fabric shops in the Houston area by Samina Mirza. 26 THE DAVIDOW JACKET A “behind the seams” look at jackets designed by American couturier William Davidow, by Claire Shaeffer. 32 HAND STITCHES PRIMER Kathryn Brenne explains the “where” and “how” of hand sewing. 38 COTTON: THEN & NOW A look at fashion’s favorite fabric through the ages by Peggy Neves.
84 EASY CHIC PIECES Effortless glamour. Must-have separates to update your wardrobe.
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in every issue 42 RIBBON EMBROIDERY BY MACHINE Hot off the runway...a simple way to transform silk ribbons into fabulous floral arrangements by Linda Griepentrog. 46 UNCOVERING ZIPPERS See how today’s zippers are taking center stage as decorative accents, funky jewelry and doing much more than acting as closures. 52 EDITORIAL LICENSE A complete rundown of every pattern we changed in the issue and how we did it.
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10 Editor’s Choice 12 The Selfish Seamstress: Sewing Therapy 37 Web Watch 90 Guide to Patterns & Fabric Requirements 92 Body Measurements Charts 94 Crossword 96 Thread Tales 97 Fabric & Accessory Guide
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A luscious water-color silk is the anchor for this fluid bias-cut dress, V2965, Misses’ 4-20. Earrings: Roberta Chiarella. Bracelet: Echo of the Dreamer. Hair and Makeup: Joseph Boggess. Photographed by Brian Kraus.
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Str Strapless Str dresses are always at the top of the fashion list, but we thought it was time to change it up th with a few fast and easy ways to turn w tthem into one-shoulder dazzlers. You can add one of these fabulous treatments to a dress you already own, or build it into your plans for a new one. Just remember to have fun! Next issue: How-to convert a regular dress to one-shoulder.
lovely in lace Use the scalloped edge of lace to create a shoulder strap. Measure from the top of the bodice front to the back and add 1." Our strap measures 31/4" wide, but you can make it as wide as you like. To get the double-scalloped-edge effect, cut the strap length along one scalloped edge. Cut the scalloped edge away from the remaining fabric and hand sew it to the opposite side of the strap. Handstitch the strap to the front and back bodice.
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Measure from the top of the bodice front to the back and add 6" for the length of the strap. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 10" wide by the length of the strap. With right sides together, stitch the two long edges; turn right side out and press. Gather one narrow edge to measure 31/4" and hand stitch to the top of the bodice front. At the shoulder, make a single twist and thread tack. Continue twisting softly until you reach the back. Secure with hand stitches. Trim any excess fabric.
go for the gold Use purchased silk roses to create this stunning strap. (Lightweight fl owers work best.) Cut a length of 1"-wide ribbon, long enough to reach from the top of the front bodice to the back. Secure the ribbon to the dress with hand stitches. Arrange roses along the length of the ribbon and hand sew securely to the ribbon.
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One Jacket, Four Looks!
Claire Shaeffer’s Custom Couture unlined jacket is the must-have spring staple! It goes Earrings: Calico Juno Designs
Earrings: Ciridian Studios Ruffled Blouse: J. Crew
Bracelet: Ciridian Studios
Belt: Blue Elegance Skirt: V8363 Bag: Imoshion Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane Shirt and Cropped Jean: J. Crew
LapTop Bag: Dooney & Bourke Studded Flat: Tapeet at Designs by Stephene.com Pump: Vincent Camuto at Designs by Stephene.com
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with everything from shorts to jeans to suits! V8692, Misses’ 6-20. Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace and Earrings: Calico Juno Designs
Dress: V8491
Sequinned top: J. Crew Shorts: Donna Karan Clutch: Lauren Merkin at Designs by Stephene.com
Bracelets: Calico Juno Designs Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane
Pump: Sergio Rossi at Designs by Stephene.com
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Flat: Giuseppe Zanotti at Designs by Stephene.com
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