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BeckyW  |
Alabama USA
Member since, 5/23/04
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| Pattern Review | 5/21/12 9:51 PM | No Pattern Used - duct tape double duct tape double
This is not really a pattern review. I thought I would share my experience of making a duct tape double.
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Materials
T-shirt with zipper
Half way through
Done wrapping - front
Done wrapping - back
Finished Form
The Inspiration:
I remember reading an article long ago in Threads magaz...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 5/21/12 9:01 PM | Free Zippers
Never throw anything in the trash that has a usable zipper. I have found many uses for zippers headed for the trash. I harvest zippers from those bags that bedding comes in or old purses. Also, if you are throwing away old children's school backpack - those zippers are super strong. It really on...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/7/12 1:08 PM | McCall's - 5391 Misses Shorts
Pattern Description:
Misses' Shorts In 3 Lengths and Belt
Pattern Sizing:
AX5(4-6-8-10-12), EE(14-16-18-20)
I had the pattern sized 4-12. I really needed the 14. I had to add 1/4" to each side seam.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Ye...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/30/11 7:06 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1197 Misses' Top And Pants
Pattern Description:
Semi-fitted pullover tops in two lengths have raglan sleeves shirred with elastic and two cowl variations. Close fitting 1 seam pull-on pants with side slits and elastic waist.
What I made:
I made the short sleeve version in the longer length. Actually, I added 3 inches to ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/23/11 3:55 PM | McCall's - 4872 Misses tops
Pattern Description:
Easy Endless Options - collection of slim t-shirt type tops with neckline variations
Pattern Sizing:
Y(x-small, small, medium), Z(large, x-large)
I made a small.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I made the tradition...more... |
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I am 46 years old - ouch. I sew mainly for my two kids. A girl age 13 and a boy age 10. I have sewn forever. As a teen, I sewed all my dresses and quite a few for my mother. That was the 80's. S...more
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