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Fabienne301  |
Ohio USA
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| Pattern Review | 6/2/09 7:04 AM | Self Drafted Pattern - 88197-1000 The Persian Pomegranate Corset
This is a self drafted Victorian Underbust Corset. It is meant to shape you through the waist and gradually conform only to your contours by the time it gets to the top and the bottom, so the compression is strongest around your waist and non existent at the top and bottom. The aim is to make your w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/25/09 9:19 AM | McCall's - 5700 Hillary Duff Miss's Dress
Pattern Description:
Torso hugging dress with a pleated bodice, cap sleeves and empire waist.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes it did.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Not really. There were some conventions used which virtual...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/11/08 2:30 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 88197-1000 The Persian Olive Corset
A few PR folks have been interested in making corsets. They are quite a fashion accessory and always cause a stir when you enter the room in one. They make you instantly a Woman of Mystery, pretty, French, and irresistible. Women envy you, men admire you, kids want to grow up to be you. So, where do...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/8/08 8:59 AM | Simplicity - 3622 (view B) The Frock
Pattern Description:
Empire waist short sleeved dress for knits only. The bodice has a v front with a modesty panel, the sleeves are shirred with three rows of elastic in them, one of those is waved, and the sleeves are puffed.
I made the view to the extreme right on the pattern envelope. In Janua...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/17/08 8:29 AM | McCall's - M5244 Bolero Jacket
Pattern Description:
A very short chic jacket with two collar variations and 3/4 sleeves. It can be made in fake fur, wool, or any jacket-worthy material. I made the stand-up collar, as was shown on the front of the envelope for fake fur.
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