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| Pattern Review | 8/26/10 7:28 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 07-2010-118 Peplum Jacket
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Pattern Description:
Wow! This fitted leather jacket in soft lambskin nappa is loaded with unusual details such as plunging neckline, pleated peplum, asymmetrical front zip and lapels/revers.
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Burda 36-44
I cut a 38
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern enve...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/12/10 4:02 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2008-105 Balmain
Please be advised that this pattern was only used as the foundation for the jacket and that I never used the instruction. This is why I omit the usual review format and instead ramble on and on...
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From my blog post more than a year ago:
I saw a picture in LA Times on May 17 [2009]....more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/12/10 4:01 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2008-105 Balmain
Please be advised that this pattern was only used as the foundation for the jacket and that I never used the instruction. This is why I omit the usual review format and instead ramble on and on...
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From my blog post more than a year ago:
I saw a picture in LA Times on May 17 [2009]....more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/21/10 9:24 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2008-101 Blouse
Pattern Description:
This batiste garment is delicate yet makes a powerful statement with its rich violet color. And it also looks stunning when worn loose without a belt.
Pattern Sizing:
Burda 36-46
I cut a 38
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/15/10 9:53 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 01-2009-115 Coat
This coat was done last year, and the review written... better late than never :)
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Pattern Description:
Clothes make the man - and coats make a lady! This deluxe garment in shimmering, plum-coloured techno gabardine is double breasted and double-collared, i.e. tw...more... |
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I grew up in Norway, and started sewing in high school, after taking a part time job in a fabric store. Moved to USA in 1990. I'm now married, with two girls, and live in Los Angeles, California. I ma...more
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Contests I've WON!
 Holiday Sewing Winner ( First Prize: Reader Votes ) 2010
One Fabric - SILK Winner ( First Prize - Reader Votes ) 2008
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