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| Celebrate our 10th Anniversary and Win a Threads Subscription! | By DianeSev on 10/28/11 11:36 AM |
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Happy 10th Anniversary to us!
There are just a few more days left to enter the drawing for the October giveaway to celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
But before we get to that, we want to let you know that preparations are well underway to celebrate PR Day on November 19 around the world! Check out the celebrations!
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| Vogue 8584: Highly Recommended by Renren! | By DianeSev on 10/27/11 3:37 PM |
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This week's Highly Recommended pattern is the Vogue Patterns: 8584 (Misses' Pants and Belt), reviewed by Renren.
Pictured: Vogue Patterns: 8584 (Misses' Pants and Belt)
Renren loves everything about the style of this pattern, including pockets, leg length, its wide legs and the ties at the ankle and pocket.
She used a 100% cotton from JoAnn's clearance table to make what she calls her jungle pants.
She did something different with the waistband. Instead of using a casing or a drawstring for the pants waist, she used a 4 channel sports elastic, a notion that a lot of RTW sports clothing has. She says that the application wasn't perfect, but that she was fine with the results and has found it comfortable to wear.
She also made some minor changes, like adding a pocket from another view.
She has made this pattern before and loves it for its many options. The pants are really comfortable, she says, and each time she makes them, she feels a little more confident and relaxed about sewing.
Read her review.
Thanks, Renren!
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| Featured Review: "A Sew-er's Guide to New York City" by jadamo00 | By DianeSev on 10/25/11 11:40 AM |
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New York, New York, it's a wonderful town!
Wonderful for sewers, says jadamo00, who calls New York City a fabric capital.
She wrote a guide to New York City for sewists, pointing to helpful fabric store reviews by busy bee, m1khaela, GorgeousFabrics, MarilynB, and herself.
And she also recommends visiting high-end fabric stores Mood, B&J, and New York Elegant Fabrics, stores which carry designer fabrics from Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbana, Pucci, Armani, and Versace.
Included in her review is a map to fabric stores in the city and general information on hotels.
If you're going to New York for a fabric-shopping trip, you'll want to read this review first!
Read jadamo00's review.
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| Tip 207: Organize Your Patterns | By DianeSev on 10/24/11 11:44 AM |
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I carry photos of my pattern info on a looped cord like an oversize key ring so I can bring patterns and yardage info to meetings and for shopping.
- I laid out the patterns in three rows, four to a column, and snapped a digital pic in the highest resolution. I printed them on 8"x10" photo paper and cut out each individual pattern picture.
- Using a glue stick, I mounted each pattern pic on poster board cut slightly larger than the photo to make a border for the hole punch. I reinforced the holes and wrote the pattern's fabric recommendations and yardage on the back of each card.
- I strung the photos on a thick serged chain and tied both ends together. This loops easily through my handbag strap.
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| Jalie 2795: Highly Recommended by grays08! | By DianeSev on 10/21/11 1:20 PM |
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This week's Highly Recommended pattern is the Jalie 2795 Hoodie, reviewed twice by grays08, the first time for a version she made for herself and the second time for a version she made for her two-year-old son.
Pictured: Jalie 2795 Hoodie
grays08 has great things to say about this pattern. She made this zip-front jacket without the hood in size U to match her bust measurements, as Jalie recommends. And it fit great!
The instructions were super-easy, which she says is typical of Jalie, although she recommends that they add a step to sew the zipper in instead of catching it by the topstitching. And she loves the topstitching, saying that it makes the jacket look really professional.
She used an anti-pill fleece from JoAnn Fabrics. She says that the print makes it hard to see the details in the photo, but she wouldn't shy away from using a print again, because the print makes the piece unique.
She added zippers to the pockets, because she likes the security of them. Otherwise, she didn't add anything extra.
She made a size G with a hood for her two-year-old son. She thought it would be a little big, but it actually fits him perfectly. She attributes the fit to the fact that the pattern is sized for girls.
She loves how the hood lays down when it's not being used. Again, she loved the topstitching and how professional the garment looks.
She found this pattern a really enjoyable one to work on and plans to make these for her kids again and again over next few years as they grow. She says she'll get lots of use out of this pattern!
Find out more about the Jalie 2795 Hoodie.
Thanks, grays08!
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| New Vogue Are Here! | By DianeSev on 10/20/11 3:01 PM |
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Vogue has released their latest patterns. So elegant, so sophisticated, so fashionable! Some of America's top designers are represented in this collection.
'Tis the season for outerwear, and Vogue does not disappoint! Koos van den Akker's 1277 is a cape-coat combination, very loose-fitting and reversible.
There's also an outdoor/indoor offering here from Marcy Tilton in 8779.
Sandra Betzina's Today's Fit pattern 1276 features a belted below-the-knee coat with a shawl hood.
Worried that this sophistication means a difficult outerwear pattern? Don't worry! There are three Very Easy Vogue patterns, 8776, 8775, and 8780, that will give you the looks you want, painlessly.
We're coming to the season that begs "Dress up!" Kay Unger's 1271 with its close-fitting bodice, midriff with attached belt, and fitted skirt will have people asking, "Where did she buy that designer dress?"
And Tom and Linda Platt's 1267 sheath dress will have them doing the same.
Need a fancy topper for your holiday outfit? Sew up the short version of Lynn Mizono's 1274 in something shiny, like taffeta.
If daywear's what you're looking for, Guy Laroche has just the thing in 1268.
Vogue's got some wardrobe patterns too, like 8781
and Issey Miyake's 1278.
Want a bag to complete your outfit? See Vogue 8782
and Marcy Tilton's 8783.
Here are a few patterns we singled out:
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Vogue Patterns 1269 Misses' Jacket, Dress And Belt
Chado - Ralph Rucci
sizes 6-12, 12-20
Wear this piece with flair for that dressy luncheon or an evening out. The fitted, lined jacket does not meet at center front. The dress, close-fitting through bust, has double layers of lining, side front/side back seams, no side seams and invisible back zipper. Both have double-layered flounces and baby narrow hems. The self, bias belt is knotted.
FABRICS: Novelty Organza, Handkerchief Linen, Organdy. Lining: Chiffon, Georgette
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Vogue Patterns 8778 Misses' Top And Jacket
kAtheRine Tilton
Easy
Sizes XSM-MED, LRG-XXL
Deepika's making this one! The very loose-fitting, pullover top or unlined jacket has collar, front and back extending into upper sleeves, lower sleeves and stitched hems. Topstitching. B: asymmetrical front zipper closing. Note: no provisions provided for above waist adjustments.
FABRICS: Fleece, Lightweight Jersey, Sweatshirt Fleece. Contrast (Sleeves): For Moderate Stretch Knits: Lightweight Jersey, Cotton Knit.
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Vogue Patterns 8774 Misses' Jeans
Sizes 4-10, 10-18
Yes, Vogue has jeans! The fitted, tapered or straight-legged jeans (below waist) have shaped waistband with hook/eye closure, carriers, front/back pockets, back yokes, and binding for front fly zipper closing. Topstitching and narrow hem.
FABRICS: Denim, Lightweight Canvas, Velveteen. Lining: Lightweight Twill.
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| Fun at the Moulage Workshop | By Noelle Mac on 10/19/11 12:39 PM |
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It was a dark and rainy day…but our second Bodice Moulage Workshop with Kenneth King began bright and early last Friday at the Hampton Inn in Natick, MA. We had a nice group from all over, as far away as Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia. Kenneth didn’t waste any time outlining the process for creating the Moulage, with some wonderful anecdotes from his career as fashion designer thrown in to keep us all entertained.
Everyone got to work taking the detailed measurements necessary for making a muslin designed to fit like a glove. The rest of the day was then spent doing a series of calculations with these measurements in order to make a paper pattern.
We broke for a deli lunch downstairs, and then returned for a very focused and intense afternoon highlighted by Kenneth’s stories and a perfectly timed delivery of candy and snacks.
We had a special guest on Friday…our own Dia!! She arrived with her mom, Deepika, and delighted everyone with her fashion forward jeggings and adorable smile!
That evening, some of us took advantage of the plethora of shopping and dining opportunities available within walking distance, including the fabulous new store Fabric Place Basement.
On Saturday, we reconvened in our conference room, with the sun providing welcome brightness. Kenneth continued to outline the next steps in creating the moulage, working the measurements into a detailed, carefully drafted paper pattern. He spent a lot of time going around the room, working individually with each student to correct measurements, and redraw the drafts.
It is truly amazing to watch how these many calculations and tiny tweaks can make the difference between something which fits perfectly and one which gaps or is too tight.
The patterns were then traced onto the muslin, cut out and then sewn with the zipper at the back. At this point, Kenneth went around the room making additional corrections to the muslins as needed. We stopped around 5pm to walk over to Fabric Place Basement for our own PR reception!
We were all thrilled with the options available here. We don’t have a lot of garment fabric stores available locally, so it was wonderful to have such an enormous selection. The folks at FabricPlace Basement went out of their way to make us feel welcome and even gave us private warehouse access to bolts of fabrics just off the trucks! It was definitely a feeding frenzy!!
We did some giveaways over the weekend of a few Amy Butler patterns and our grand prize went to Dianne Foster, who won a free online class!
About half of the group participated in a fabric stash swap with some really interesting fabrics changing hands. We even had a PR Shop on hand so that members could go home with some of Kenneth’s Books on CD.
On Sunday, we wrapped up the workshop with final tweaks to the Bodice Moulage. Kenneth made adjustments in the darts and seams on each student’s muslin. Some students made a new pattern and muslin, and some made alterations to the muslin they had.
Everyone worked hard to make sure they were satisfied with the fit of the moulage before we broke up and said our goodbyes. The weekend flew by so quickly and I was really impressed with everyone’s ability to draft and sew a custom fit Bodice Moulage! Bravo, all.
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| Do You Have a Funny Story for "In Stitches"? | By DianeSev on 10/17/11 3:21 PM |
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We've all had them happen...funny sewing incidents.
Maybe your first pair of pants looked like something a clown might wear. Maybe you cut out a dress without realizing that those big circles might look like bulls-eye targets. Maybe you had the sewing day from hell.
We'd like to hear about it...in your own words. We're introducing a new monthly column called "In Stitches" to capture those funny stories in our sewing lives, and we're looking for submissions from YOU!
Send your stories to support@patternreview.com. Stories should be between 350 and 500 words in length. Include your real name and PR name. We'll publish a story every month.
If we select your story to be published, you'll receive a Friends of PatternReview membership (or an extension to your current membership).
Bring a smile to PR members' days!
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| Butterick 5672: Highly Recommended by nicegirl! | By DianeSev on 10/17/11 3:04 PM |
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Today we're featuring Butterick: 5672 (Misses' Dress) as reviewed by nicegirl.
Pictured: Butterick 5672
nicegirl made this dress for about $12 from a rayon knit she bought for $5/yard. And she sewed it up quickly, omitting the zipper and lining: it only took her 4 1/2 hours!
She used the pattern pieces to make adjustments by cutting a size 8 at the bust and shoulders, a size 10 at the waist, and a size 12 at the hip. She also ended up taking the dress in by two inches from the armscye to the high hip.
She mixed cutting grains to adapt to her fabric by following the marked bias grainline on the front of the skirt and the straight grainline on all other pieces.
To skirt fit issues, she assembled the dress in panels and then sewed the full length vertical seams. After that, adjustments were easy to make.
She likes the side pleats because they add a bit of style and tummy disguise. The natural waist wins with her too. She is definitely a fan of the pattern and finds it simple but flattering. She plans to make it again in a sleeved version for Fall and Winter.
Highly recommended! Read nicegirl's review.
Thanks, nicegirl! 
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| New Jalie Are Here! | By DianeSev on 10/13/11 3:00 PM |
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We've been waiting eagerly to see the new Jalie ever since they were announced. Well, we don't need to wait any longer. They're here!
And there's a little something for everyone.
For the dancers and gymnasts, there are two new patterns: 3138
and 3136.
And here's something different for the swimmer or skater in your life: the
3135 Skinsuit.
There's yet another swimming pattern, 3134, the Women's Racerback Swimsuit.
Everyone here at PR has been thinking of babies this year. The 3133 Onesie is so cute (we've seen it all made up), and there's already a review for it.
Jalie has presented some nice women's patterns in this collection. The 3131 Bra and Camisole is just what many of us have been looking for.
And you can make three styles of vest with 3129.
Jalie has not forgotten the menfolk. The 3137 Men's Polo Shirts pattern features long and short sleeved versions for the man and boy in your life.
Here are a couple of Jalie patterns from the new Jalie catalog we thought you'd like to know even more about.
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Jalie 3130 Women's Shirt
Sizes 0-22
Will this pattern be another classic for Jalie? This shirt has a classic collar, seven button placket, dart at bust and waist (front and back, two front chest pockets with flaps, back yoke, 7/8 cuffed sleeves with a hidden button tab.
Suggested Fabrics: Lightweight woven fabrics (linen, linen blends, shirting).
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Jalie 3132 T-Shirts and Nursing Tees
Sizes 0-22
Whether you're a new mom or not, you'll want to sew this comfy look.
View A is a nursing hoodie with kangaroo pocket. View B is a V-neck nursing tee.
Both styles are available in two lengths (t-shirt and tunic length) and without the nursing option (regular top).
Suggested Fabrics: Knits with 40% stretch across the width and the length.
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| Costume Contest Winners! | By DianeSev on 10/13/11 12:34 PM |
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Before we talk about the Costume Contest, we have an important request. Let us know what contests you'd like to see in 2012! Take our contest poll.
It's that time of year when the days get shorter and we think about making Jack-o-Lanterns. That's right! It's almost Halloween!
34 PR members have been thinking about Halloween and other costume events since September 1st, when the Costume Contest started. What have they been thinking of?
Why, fairies and Turkish dancers and Patrick from Spongebob and kimonos and Elizabethan outfits and Red Riding Hood and puppy costumes and a costume for a puppy, to mention a few thoughts.
Whew...that's a lot of thinking and dreaming! See all their wonderful imaginings in the Contest Gallery.
Now it's time to announce the winners!
First Prize (By Member Vote):
Aroura for
Self Drafted Pattern: 187297-1012 Tinker Bell Costume
Pictured: Self Drafted Pattern: 187297-1012 Tinker Bell Costume
Aroura's DD decided that she wanted to be Tinker Bell for Halloween, so Aroura looked around for a good pattern. All the Tinker Bell patterns she saw looked like generic green fairies and did not have Tinker Bell's distinctive look. And all of them were two piece costumes with a bodice and skirt (Tinker Bell's outfit is a one-piece dress). So she decided to make her own costume, based on the official Disney Tinker Bell costume from the movie premiere.
First, she sewed a muslin in poplin and made many adjustments to get the perfect fit.
For the actual dress, she used a pretty glitter satin that she found was not too hard to sew, and for the lining, a remnant of crinkled polyester. For the almost invisible straps, she used a nude, not-quite-sheer knit.
DD was very patient through the multiple fittings and alterations.
Aroura made a lot of effort to get the accessories just right. She purchased white Skechers at Goodwill, painted them with 4 coats of matching green paint and fashioned her first-ever pom-poms for the shoes with glitter yarn. She tried making her own set of wings but just wasn't happy with the outcome (see her review for McCall's 5904). She ended up customizing some purchased wings.
The result of all this work was a wonderful one. Both she and DD were thrilled with the finished product, and DD ran around the house all afternoon pretending to fly!
This piece is Aroura's first-ever self-drafted pattern. She says that she found it much more difficult to get a good fit than she expected, but it was a great learning experience.
Congratulations, Aroura!
Random Entry Prize:
ColeConky for Portabello Pixie: Claire Claire
Congratulations, ColeConky!
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| Faux Fur By Angela Wolf | By Angela Wolf on 10/11/11 2:33 PM |
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Want something fun to spice up your sewing and your wardrobe this fall? Well, get your creative juices flowing because faux fur is on the Top 10 list. This year, we are not limited to the traditional fur colors; instead we have vibrant colors, wild designs, and fabulous backings, to mention a few of the perks in these new fabrics.
Sewing with faux fur is easier than you might think, but it can get a little messy. The first time I cut out a faux fur there was "fur fuzz" all over my studio for weeks. In fact, I remember joking with a friend about coughing up hairballs for days! I am happy to say there are a few precautions you can take in order to prevent creating such a mess.
First of all, the backing on these new furs are phenomenal, as I have shown in the pictures. The backing resembles the look and feel of a sweater, along with a design that compliments the outer faux fur. How fun is this?!? The imagination has to run wild when thinking of the perfect pattern to sew.
These are all pieces I will be using for an upcoming fashion show. I envision jackets, vests, scarves, collars, and cuffs just to mention a few ideas. So I have compiled a few tips to get you started.
Cutting
- Choose a cutting area that is easy to clean up, and wear glasses to prevent faux fur dust from getting in your eyes. Annie Diaz from Haberman Fabrics also suggests wearing a light mask.
- Fur has a nap so make sure you have the fur facing the direction you desire, usually facing down. Cut all your pattern pieces facing the same direction.
- With the fur side down, trace your pattern with chalk onto the back side of the fabric. If your pattern piece is on the fold, simply trace the pattern, and flip it over to trace the other side.
- Use a razor blade or scissors very sharp point to cut the fabric.
- Cut the fabric from the wrong side with short cuts, cutting only the backing not the fur.
Sewing
- Option 1: Trim the seam allowance of fur before you sew with scissors or an electric razor. Sew the seam. Use a comb to release any fur out of your stitch line.
- Option 2: Sew your seam, from the right side of the garment comb the fur out of the stitch line, then trim off the fur from your seam allowances.
Pattern Suggestions
The faux fur is the focus of the garment so choose a pattern with few seams, unless of course you are just adding a collar or cuff. Here are a few suggestions:
McCall's 6443 would make a great pattern for a short jacket or vest. Notice the simplicity in the pattern design.
Burda 7289 is another fashionable style, simple lines and great closure ideas.
Look at Kwik Sew 3888, a cute pattern for young girls, very fast and easy to sew!
If you just want just a touch of faux fur, you can always sew up a handbag or fashionable pillow.
Want to sew your own Faux Fur project? Sign up for Kenneth King's Working with Faux Fur! Starts on November 9th.
 Angela Wolf is the designer and founder behind ABO Apparel, Angela Wolf Ready-to-Wear and ABO Sport. An A-list clientele has given Angela more than fifteen years of experience dressing and fitting many diverse women and has enabled her to understand the different styles that compliment each individual woman. Join Angela on facebook, twitter and her blog.
Sign up for a class with Angela!
Starts November 15:
Fashion Club with Angela Wolf - Restyling Jacket Sleeves
Missed Angela's previous columns? You can still read them!
A Few Fall 2011 Fashion Trends
The 70's
White, it's Everywhere... How to Wear It
How Will the Royal Wedding Affect Fashion?
A Touch of Glamour
The Love/Hate Relationship With the Popular Trends...Wide Leg Pant and the Skinny Jean!
Fashion Tips & Trends with Angela Wolf
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| New Simplicity Patterns Are Here! | By DianeSev on 10/7/11 1:40 PM |
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A shipment of the latest Simplicity just came in, and we rushed to get the news out to you!
Simplicity is continuing its theme of helping to get new sewers to the sewing machine with 1946 "Learn to Sew", a pattern that features children's, teen's & adult's robes.
Hey, new sewers, it's not too early to start making holiday presents!
Everyone on PR remembers Suede from our expert chat. He has two new men's patterns in this collection with two styles in each envelope: Classic and Rock. Check out his pants (1948)
and his jackets (1947).
For another version of the rock 1947 jacket (with Suede as model), see the picture in BlossomKyle's comment in our recent blog post.
There are some fun takes on misses' jackets: a casual one Designed with Love by Sara (1940)
and a short bolero/cardi topper (1943).
And there's even more fun with the 1959 fleece hat pattern. Sew up a warm chapeau to keep the chill away!
Take a look at the new Simplicity catalog and these patterns too...
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Simplicity 1945 Misses and Womens Pants, Skirt, and Knit Top and Cardigan
Khaliah Ali Collection
Sizes 10-18, 20W-28W
Here's another wardrobe collection from Khaliah Ali with looks so stylish and comfortable! Sew these pieces up in different fabrics and you will have a versatile mix-and-match wardrobe.
Suggested Fabrics: Sized for stretch knits only. Cotton interlock, jerseys, matte jerseys, lightweight double knits, two-way stretch, novelty knit fabrics. Pants and skirt also in laudered cottons, challis, crepe back satin, laundered silks-rayons, soft lightweight linen and linen blends.
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Simplicity 1958 Misses' Slippers in Three Sizes
Lindsay Mason Couture
Sizes in one envelope fit 5 to 10 1/2 foot
Aren't these great? Noelle Mac here at PR says that her teenage daughter and friends are all wearing them. Why not sew them instead of buying them? Again, think holiday presents!
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton and cotton blends. flannel, pinwale corduroy, lining in low pile synthetic fur.
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| Simplicity 2584: Highly Recommended by CJgal! | By DianeSev on 10/7/11 11:42 AM |
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Today we're featuring Simplicity: 2584 (Misses Dress, Tunic and Headband - Cynthia Rowley Collection) as reviewed by CJgal.
Pictured: Simplicity 2584
CJgal made this dress for the second time, reviewed it here for the first time and says that it's very easy to make.
She used a slinky matte jersey knit, which she says is not the easiest fabric to sew. She also found that using a stretchy fabric makes the garment truer to size, but a cotton with less give would need to be sized up.
She did make some adjustments, taking up the length quite a bit and making the neckline higher because it dipped too low. The knit fabric made everything a bit more loose.
But she absolutely loves the neckline, and to emphasize it, she used one of the decorative stitches on her new machine, her Baby Lock:Elizabeth BL 200A [Read her sewing machine review].
She says it's definitely a great comfy dress to add to your collection!
Highly recommended! Thanks, CJgal! 
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| 10th Anniversary Giveaway News! Win a Threads Subscription! | By DianeSev on 10/5/11 4:08 PM |
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Happy 10th Anniversary to us!
Well, it's October, one month before our actual anniversary! We hope you'll be celebrating with us next month at PR Day!
In the meantime, we're celebrating online with another fabulous giveaway.
Everyone who signs up for our new Twitter App in the month of October will be entered in a drawing to win a one year's subscription to Threads magazine.
Isn't that a fabulous giveaway?!
Our new Twitter App is a great way to let your family and friends know when you've posted something...a review, a comment, a topic or a classified... by automatically sending a tweet to them!
It's easy to link your PR account to Twitter to enter this contest.
First of all, you need to have a Twitter Account. (If you don't have one, you can go to www.twitter.com and sign up for one free.)
Then read our Twitter App tutorial, which leads you through the - again - easy steps to set up your PR-to-Twitter link.
Or, if you don't want to read the tutorial, you can get the ball rolling by going to My Account and clicking on the Twitter/PR button:
Once you have set up the PR-to-Twitter link, your name will be entered in the random drawing for the giveaway. We will choose a winner on November 1st.
We thank Threads for donating this fabulous giveaway!
In September, we had another great giveaway.
And the lucky winner is malc, known to family and friends as Marcanne Green!
malc has won two yards of quilting weight cotton of her own design or one from the Spoonflower marketplace, donated by Spoonflower.
Congratulations, malc!
malc's name was randomly selected from all the members who subscribed to or were receiving the Tracings newsletter in the month of September.
She has no idea yet what she will do with the fabric. She is traditionally a garment sewer but has also made pillows, baby blankets and quilts with this type of fabric.
Don't forget to do a review, malc, to let us know what you ended up sewing!
We thank Spoonflower for donating this great giveaway!
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| Tip 189: Catalog Your Stash With Swatches - Four-to-a-Page in a Binder | By DianeSev on 10/3/11 11:36 AM |
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I created a fabric organization form that holds four fabric swatches per sheet. I tape the swatches onto the sheet, labeling each with the fabric name, source, yardage, width, fiber content, and price. The forms are three-hold punched and put in a ring binder. To keep the binder balanced, I made a mirror image of the form so that the swatches are on different sides on alternate pages. This swatch notebook is also handy to keep in the car trunk for fabric shopping. If you'd like to use my form, download it from here.
Submitted by Deepika
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Wow! You are so kind to highlight my review! It was my pleasure. New York is one in a million: especially for we who sew!
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