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| Pattern Review | 5/15/13 11:33 AM | Burda Plus Fashion Magazine - 02-2010-427
Pattern Description:
Dress with princess seams that begin in cut-on sleeves. The center front panel gathers into the side front seam. (Technical Drawing)
Pattern Sizing:
European plus size 44 - 52
Fabric Used:
synthetic crepe
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| Pattern Review | 4/2/13 9:03 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 01-2013-133B
Pattern Description:
The dress has a sideways front dart, neckline slit and elastic in the sleeves. Click for Technical Drawing.
Pattern Sizing:
European Plus size: 44-52
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Not really. The dress looks b...more... |
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Sewing Tip |
3/5/13 8:25 AM | For the Forgetful Sewer
My iron has a feature that allows me to override the auto shut-off. It's a feature I really appreciate, but I don't trust myself to remember to unplug the iron when I am finished sewing. Leaving the iron on and unattended isn't safe. So I devised a method that will override my forgetfulness.
I k...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/19/13 7:23 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 01-2010-136
Pattern Description:
Classic 5-pocket jeans with a little twist - thigh patches and bound pockets!
Pattern Sizing:
European plus: 44 - 52
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were not as difficult as expected. I simply ignored the instructions I didn't like. I changed the way ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/29/13 7:00 AM | Kwik Sew - 3013
I wanted a knit top for knocking around the house. I made two other versions of this top, neither of which pleased me. This third version is so comfortable I didn't want to take it off after taking the picture.
Pattern Description:
Simple pullover top. Other views have v-neck, cowl neck and n...more... |
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