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| Pattern Review | 2/15/12 4:05 AM | Simplicity - 4403 Coat, view A
I made a 12 with a slash & spread to widen the upper back by an inch and a half.
Pleat? There should be a pleat in the lining?
I also had real difficulty attaching the lining to the facing; they didn't fit.
None of the other reviewers mention this being a problem, so I must be doing something w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/1/12 2:25 AM | New Look - 6808 view A
Pattern Description: cotton, silk or linen top/tunic
Pattern Sizing: I made a 14 based on my chest measurement. This top comes out on the large side though...it's much too big in the neckline and upper chest, whilst being too tight across the back (for me)
(I've since read about "high bust measu...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/28/12 7:37 AM | New Look - 6808 view A
Pattern Description: cotton, silk or linen top/tunic
Pattern Sizing: I made a 14 based on my chest measurement. This top comes out on the large side though...it's much too big in the neckline and upper chest, whilst being too tight across the back
(I've since read about "high bust measurement" w...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/28/12 7:32 AM | New Look - 6808 view C
Pattern Sizing: I made a 12 with a 14 back
Were the instructions easy to follow? Probably, but I got confused by all the facings
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? *everyone* says it's great, and I loved the others' photos, so I had to have it.
I wouldn't normally go fo...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/28/12 7:30 AM | New Look - 6000 view C
Pattern Description: retro style fitted dress
Pattern Sizing: I usually make a 14, but others have said this pattern is roomy: so I did a 12 (based on high bust measurement). I still ended up with too much fabric in the upper chest area
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope ...more... |
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