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Angie Jones  |
Georgia USA
Member since, 12/29/08
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Pattern Review  Work in Progress | 2/13/10 4:18 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 162328-1001 Chicken costume hood
Pattern Description: Self drafted hood with gussets at shoulders. This is similar to a commercial medieval costume hood.
Pattern Sizing: One size
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This was extremely easy to construct and could easily be adapted to created any animal...more... |
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| Pattern Review Work in Progress | 2/13/10 4:04 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 162328-1000 Chicken costume
Pattern Description: Adapted from a Simplicity "Easy To Sew" pattern #7081 which is a Misses Romper.
Pattern Sizing: Multi-sized, I used roughly the XS and S to construct four white chickens and one brown rooster bodies for a ballet production of La Fille mal Gardee.
Did it look like the photo/...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 1/18/10 6:26 AM | Pattern tissue strengthening
When I want to cut the original pattern, but also want to strengthen it for repeat uses, I use a layer of dry cleaners plastic layered between the pattern and a piece of white gift wrap tissue. The cost is essentially free and the resulting pattern piece is much easier to work with. Simply iron the...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/9/09 9:38 PM | Simplicity - 2676 Button Bag
Pattern Description: Handbag with interchangeable covers
Pattern Sizing:One size
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?Like: Great b...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
12/9/09 6:45 PM | Baby Lock - BLQC Quilter's Choice
Really everything. My previous machine, was a chore to sew on and I struggled with it for years. I bought this machine when I had 12 large roman shades to make and so I justified the cost with what I would have paid to have someone else make them. I was not going to fight with my old machine on s...more... |
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About Me
I have sewn home dec for many years, sometimes professionally. I have two young daughters and I've begun to sew fashion items for them, mainly school and dance costumes. I'm learning that fashion se...more
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