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| Pattern Review | 2/22/10 5:34 PM | Simplicity - 3937 Simply Baby
Edited to add a new version:
I made another bag from this Simplicity pattern for my other son and DIL who are expecting a baby in April. The previous bag was such a success that it was totally worn out. This time I decided to use a fabric that son #2, also a musician, might enjoy. There are jazzy c...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/10/10 8:35 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1097 MISSES' COAT
Pattern Description: Sandra Betzina's coat pattern described thusly: "Loose fitting, lined or unlined coat below hip or mid-calf has two-piece raglan sleeves with sleeve tabs with Velcro closure forming cuffs to hold sleeve fullness, two-piece hood with elastic casing, optional shoulder pads and be...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/4/10 4:49 PM | Burda Magazine - 09-2009-115 Coat
Pattern Description: Here's Burda's flowery description: "You don't have to rob a bank to afford this suave knee-length coat in posh wool fleece coating. You sew it yourself which is actually quite easy as the coat is unlined, has kimono sleeves and a scarf collar." Interesting that they describe i...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/4/10 1:07 AM | Jalie - 2787 Womens Criss Cross Tops
Pattern Description: This is my first Jalie and I'm quite pleased with it. I chose the Criss-cross top which has bands that cross and are stitched into the side seams. This creates a secure, non-gaping front. The lower part of the front is a separate panel that lies underneath the criss cross bands...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/23/10 8:25 PM | Burda - 7594 T-SHIRT
Update January 2010: I made this again using a neat textured knit from Stone Mt. & Daughter in Berkeley. The stripes are raised and puckery. I changed the cutting layout to vary the direction of the stripes, much like I did in my first version. I thought it would fit the same as the previous one but...more... |
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