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Date: 4/30/09 12:05 PM I've been following Sarai's blog posts and today the first collection of patterns is available to buy!
I answered a call on her personal blog 6 months ago to help test these patterns (I chose the Eclair dress) and give feedback, so it's really nice to see it launching. And even though my beta-test pattern was just a rough photocopied version, I almost want to buy it again just to get the packaging - instead of normal envelopes, she's done them all as books with a folder at the back for the pattern! Very cute!
Anyway, I made my muslin to test the pattern back in December, but as luck would have it, I'm actually 90% finished with a real silk version of the dress now that I've got an occasion to wear it for, so I should have a proper review up next week, with any luck! ------
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Date: 4/30/09 12:10 PM Oh, pretties! I love the booklets idea - so brilliant and beautiful. The dresses are sadly not my style at all but the skirt just might be. Thanks for pointing these out! ------
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Date: 4/30/09 2:08 PM Oh wow, I love these! And she's actually showing her dresses on a model with curves--what a concept!
I like several of them, but I think I'll give the Parfait a try first. Melissa, I'm looking really forward to seeing your review of the Eclair dress--it's looking cute on your blog. ------
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AnneM
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Date: 4/30/09 5:23 PM I like the Macaron dress. The skirt is also nice. Unfortunately, the rest seem to require a larger bust than I have. The Chantilly dress is very cute but would probably not be a good style for me.
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Date: 4/30/09 5:52 PM Thanks for the link. I think I'm going to purchase a couple of these after pay day. |
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Date: 4/30/09 7:20 PM Makes me wish I were more of a dress person. They are very pretty and I think she has a wonderful idea with her packaging. ------
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Date: 4/30/09 8:01 PM Lots of great ideas here - packaging, display, designs. And on a womanly figure, too. Now if only I were 40 years younger - |
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Date: 4/30/09 8:15 PM I really like the Parfait dress. Though I think I might add to the length.
The booklets are a neat idea. :)
Squirrellypoo, what did you think of the instructions? Will they be adequate for a intermediate beginner?
Thanks for sharing about this new pattern line.
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Date: 4/30/09 8:53 PM Wow, these are really cute. I like the Chantilly dress a lot. Thanks for sharing. |
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Date: 4/30/09 9:46 PM I'm too old for these, but I'll show the kid (18)- maybe she'll find something she likes. ------
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