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| Pattern Review | 5/13/13 12:08 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2012-121 Scuba dress
Pattern Description:
"This dress has a a cool futuristic style and a figure flattering silhouette. The curvy seam lines in the dress really stand out when sewn in contrasting fabrics (colour blocking)"
Print off PDF pattern, here
Pattern Sizing: One reviewer on Burda said to cut out a size small...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/30/13 5:02 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2012-123 view A
Pattern Description: knit top, long sleeves, with contrast yoke (shoulders)
Pattern Sizing: I made my usual 38. The viscose version was nice & drapey, fluid, with lots of room.
The beige ponte version is a thicker material: more clingy, less drapey. I would cut the sides a fraction wider if I ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/18/13 1:56 PM | Simplicity - 4403 view A
This is the 4th time I've made this coat, it's a winner. This version is a teal poly wool felt with an acetate lining.
I chose acetate by mistake, and wouldn't normally use it because I "don't do" dry cleaning. It is, however, supposed to be more breathable than polyester, so I thought I'd give it...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/7/13 2:45 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 117862-1007 teddy tote bag
Pattern Description: tote bag with customisable details
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yep
Were the instructions easy to follow? very
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? it's so versatile
Fabric Used: sateen...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/31/13 4:33 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8774 Jeans view A
Pattern Description: "Fitted" "skinny" jeans. Actually, they're neither fitted nor skinny
(view B is a bootcut version)
Pattern Sizing: I'm usually a 14. This pattern is so big that I made a 10, and it was STILL too roomy in the back thigh. I made lots of alterations during the blue needlecord ve...more... |
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