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Ann Margaret  |
Georgia USA
Member since, 8/24/02
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| Pattern Review | 5/27/05 8:10 AM | Other - Bell Tutu Bell Tutu
Pattern Description: Bell Tutu and 8 piece bodice from tutu.com The tutu has 9 layers of different colored tulle. Each bodice is fully lined, boned and has hook & eye closures in the back. The character jackets were a modified version of Simplicity 4246.
Were the instructions easy to follow?...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/19/04 2:02 PM | Simplicity - 5958 Men's Historical American Coat
Pattern Description: Men's Colonial "Benjamin Franklin"Type costume jacket
Pattern Sizing: Men's Sizes
These instructions were very simple to follow, but as usual, I didn't follow them. I usually don't read the directions unless it is for a skill I haven't done before.
I made the Jacket from vi...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/12/05 8:34 AM | New Look - 6401
Pattern Description: Formal gown, empire waist and low back
Pattern Sizing:Misses regular sizes. I used Misses size 12, but had to take it up a bit.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes. I used view B, but omitted the bow in the back
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| Pattern Review | 12/8/04 12:39 PM | McCall's - 3681 Evening Elegance Top & Skirt
Pattern Description:
Formalwear Bodice with sleeve options and long skirt I made view C
Pattern Sizing:
Misses sizes - I used sizes 8-12. I did find that even though I used the correct pattern size according to the measurements on the envelope, that I had to take a lot of them in about 2 inches. ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/26/04 1:38 PM | Kwik Sew - 2723 Pants, Top and shorts
Pattern Description: I used the pants from this KwikSew pattern. I have made the shorts as well, and they were very easy. If I had a dollar for every pair of pants I have made from this pattern, I would be rich! The pattern for the top was drafted from another Kwik Sew pattern, but I can't rememb...more... |
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I started sewing when I was very young, learning from my mother and grandmother. I put it away for a while, but I started sewing costumes for my daughter's ballet company to pay for her tuition. ...more
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