Tribe.net. Local Connections Nadia http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#fd57f4f6-091d-4fee-99b0-bc43a2cf723b 2008-09-13T02:40:04Z 2008-09-13T02:40:04Z

go window shopping... pick up the really cheesy dress/ fashion magazines in the isles of the grocery store and peruse. not buying, just looking. totally about stealing ideas and putting them in the memory banks for later. way useful :)

Nadia 2008-09-13T02:40:04Z Audrey ♥ http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#dcb512ce-b12a-4c2b-a26b-638a379ef978 2008-09-11T02:30:02Z 2008-09-11T02:30:02Z

finally I can get back on tribe to say "thanks"! These are good suggestions. I will checkout the book mentioned for manipulating fabric. One of the books I did recently get was "Fine Embellishment Techniques" - it's got some good info in it as well. Linkie: http://www.amazon.com/Fine-Embellishment-Techniques-Classic-Clothing/dp/1561584967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221100139&sr=8-1

Audrey ♥ 2008-09-11T02:30:02Z Gwen http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#345ba586-abf0-41be-87e1-a7d9896e5461 2008-08-29T19:55:34Z 2008-08-29T19:55:34Z

Good topic. Keep the ideas coming. I love Project Runway too. I get inspiration from things I see in movies and TV and try to make something similar. Years ago I made fabric roses to adorn the neck of a little black dress. I got the idea from a dress Anne worn in the Anne of Green Gables sequel.

Gwen 2008-08-29T19:55:34Z wyldstar http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#455787ec-2ba6-4679-975a-b2629ab5a40a 2008-08-29T17:54:12Z 2008-08-29T17:54:12Z

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Manipulating-Fabric-Colette-Wolff/dp/0801984963 this book rocks, it is a classic and provides excellent instructions! See if your library has it!

wyldstar 2008-08-29T17:54:12Z Tiffany http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#c5264e1c-8a61-4960-9296-c61b0bda251a 2008-08-29T17:39:37Z 2008-08-29T17:39:37Z

I have found my library to be a HUGE resource for books on techniques, etc. If they don't have a particular book I'm looking for, they will get it send in - all for free. Just peruse sections starting with 391 - costume 646 - sewing, personal grooming 745 - crafts and I always look first in the just arrived section Hope that helps - Tiffany

Tiffany 2008-08-29T17:39:37Z Audrey ♥ http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c8806493-d98e-461f-ab1e-aca50f5985fa#8a27028b-8a72-4aff-89fa-f38c639a07c9 2008-08-29T17:26:03Z 2008-08-29T17:26:03Z

embellishments & manipulating fabric I'm just getting back into sewing and would love some ideas to be more creative & crafty. When I watch Project Runway or see items in the stores, it looks as if they've manipulated the fabric to make the garment more interesting... fabric weaving, flowers, or added embellishments using ribbons.. etc. to customize the piece. I'd love to hear what others have done and any book suggestions to get some inspiration from. If you cut fabric to weave it - i am guessing that the edges need to be finised before you weave it.. basic questions I am not sure of. The prior thread on costume gems by Gwen had me thinking that it's those details that make a garment. Any info or recommendations you have are appreciated Thanks

Audrey ♥ 2008-08-29T17:26:03Z