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| Pattern Review | 5/21/12 5:31 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1309 Misses Tunic and Pants
Pattern Description: Where do I start with this?? Many of us loved this striking design and ordered it immediately when it appeared. I do love Miyake and always buy those patterns whether I like them or not. This one looks so great. Let me tell you this is the most befuddling Miyake I have made and...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/19/12 5:13 PM | No Pattern Used - 00 Cut-Up Couture Book
I ordered the book, Cut-Up Couture by Koko Yamase, from Amazon without having seen it in person at all. I just loved the concept and the photos of projects on the cover. When it arrived I jumped on it right away and started plotting. Most garments are made with Large or XLarge sweatshirts or tee shi...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/19/12 4:20 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8763 MIsses Dress
Pattern Description: Here is a loose fitting, pullover dress with contrast panel in center front. You could do view B with no contrast of course but it is so slimming this way. Or it should be. The back extends to the side front so there are no side seams. Cap sleeves and neckline are finished with...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/19/12 3:52 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1292 skirt
Pattern Description: This is a fun, easy to make skirt designed by Sandra Betzina. Bias panels form the origami border at the bottom of the skirt. There are no side seams and the side panels are cut on the crosswise grain. Great for playing with stripes. If you choose to line the skirt, a bubble he...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/17/12 1:51 AM | Kwik Sew - 3921 Kelsey's Best Dresses; Toddlers Dress
Pattern Description: An adorable toddler's dress pattern from Kwik Sew. However, it is not a kwik sew! What with bias binding, set in sleeves, back zipper, gathering, loops and buttons, and 4 different fabrics, it takes a while to create. I think well worth it though.
Kwik Sew describes it as "dre...more... |
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