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| Pattern Review | 6/12/12 8:34 AM | Vogue Patterns - 1157 Tracy Reese Dress
This pattern is now out of print. It was a new release when I started working on it. It is rated Average difficulty by Vogue. I rated this pattern Difficult, for Advanced Sewers because of the fitting issues involved. It was not especially difficult to sew, but it does have a lot of pieces and it...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/5/12 7:53 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1256 Misses' Dress
This is my entry for the Natural Fibers contest, May 2012. The fiber is 100% silk jersey.
Pattern Description:
Badly Mischka designer pattern: Misses' lined, mock-wrap dress has fitted bodice. Wrong side of fabric shows. Purchased jeweled appliqué.
This is designed for moderate stretch knits only....more... |
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Notion Review |
2/28/12 7:55 AM | Other - Uniquely You dress form
What is this notion used for?
It's a dress form.
Did you get your money's worth after the purchase?
Absolutely!
Is this notion easily available?
I think so. I bought it from Atlanta Thread Supply, but they don't have it on their website anymore. It is available at Allbrands, Sew True, and other sup...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/6/11 9:19 AM | Marfy - 1054 jacket
Pattern Description:
This single-breasted, form-fitting jacket has original cuts that create an inserted belt motif. It has a sporty collar, rounded hemline and rounded cuffs adorned with ruches.
Suggested fabric: tweed, velvet or lightweight wool. Pattern comes complete with straight skirt, rounde...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/5/11 3:24 PM | Marfy - 1054 skirt
Pattern Description:
This single-breasted, form-fitting jacket has original cuts that create an inserted belt motif. It has a sporty collar, rounded hemline and rounded cuffs adorned with ruches.
Suggested fabric: tweed, velvet or lightweight wool. Pattern comes complete with straight skirt, rounde...more... |
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