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FreckleHead  |
California USA
Member since, 8/4/07
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| Pattern Review | 5/8/12 3:06 AM | Simplicity - 4055
Pattern Description: Regency Gown
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Not very, I made my own changes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I had to lower the bodice a goo...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/8/12 2:57 AM | Simplicity - 8399
Pattern Description: Titanic Era Style Gown - 1914 Evening gowns
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? It would have, sort of, if I had left the colors as they were.
Were the instructions easy to follow? yes, very easy.
What did you particu...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/8/12 2:44 AM | Butterick - 4827 Misses Medieval Dress and Belt
Pattern Description: Simple Medieval Gown
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Mostly, though I made my own changes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy. It's a very basic pattern.
What did you particularly like or dislike abou...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/15/11 8:05 PM | Simplicity - 3723 Misses Costumes
Pattern Description: Colonial, Pilgrim, or frontier style dress
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Not at all! I changed the sleeves and the trim.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I flat lined the bodice with twill, as the taffet...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/28/10 8:11 PM | Burda - 7880 Historic dress (1888)
Pattern Description: 1880's Ladies day gown with bustle
Pattern Sizing:I would say this runs a little small. I made a size 16, but had to remake it with a smaller seam allowance.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, aside from the change...more... |
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About Me
The whole reason I got into sewing was to make costumes for Dickens Fair, Renaissance Faires, Costume parties, and Victorian Costume Events. I started out making doll clothes as a child, and my Mom ta...more
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Patterns I'd like to sew
Butterick : 3552
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