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Pattern Review 1/30/12 12:08 PM
Butterick - 4811 Lifestyle Wardrobe
I have decided to enter the fabric stash contest, albeit a little late. I need slacks, I think maybe five pairs. Don't ask why....let's just say my measurements do not match my current wardrobe. So I thought I would modify my TNT pants pattern but the last pair I made from that pattern were dec...more...
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Pattern Review 1/29/12 12:37 PM
Vogue Patterns - 8572 (OOP) Very Easy Vogue
This is a composite review of twoversions of this pattern that I am making as part of the 2012 Fabric Stash Contest. I have been using this pattern as my TNT v-neck top for several years. Another reviewer commented that it is quite boxy. I have tapered the side seams in at the waist to make it fi...more...
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Store Review 10/25/11 11:03 AM
Affordable Fabrics
I reviewed this store in 2009, but thought I would update my review this year. The only real change is that they have decided they have to raise the price of their fabric to $2.99 as of September 2011. This is still a great price and the selection remains as good if not better. The store is plea...more...
 
 
Pattern Review 3/23/11 3:36 PM
No Pattern Used - Contest Mini-Wardrobe 2011
This is my composite review for the 2011 Mini-Wardrobe contest. I started with a topper that I made in January from Vogue 1020 from a dusky green cotton knit. The color really doesn't match any items in my current closet. I used the material because I was treating this first rendition of this patt...more...
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Pattern Review 3/23/11 3:43 PM
Self Drafted Pattern - 72819-1000 TNT Slacks
click here This is a repeat review of my TNT pants pattern. I am using it for two bottoms in the Mini-Wardrobe contest. The pattern is an elastic waist slighlty wide leg pant. I used my TNT pants pattern to make a pair of cafe au lait stretch polyester and cotton slacks. I did some decorative...more...
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