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| Pattern Review | 1/14/10 10:21 PM | Burda - 8327 Skirt
The refashion challenge was the perfect inspiration to finally do something with the two leather coats that have been sitting in the closet for far too long.
I picked up the Cole Haan at a thrift store ages ago because the price was right and the leather was divine. The Wilson's coat came from a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/4/10 6:01 PM | Neue Mode - 21088
The blouse was an extraordinary challenge! I fell in love with the lines of a 1980's Neue Mode pattern, but I did not love the over-sized, dropped shoulders that are so common in patterns of this era. So I set about redrafting the shoulders and sleeves to a more neat silhouette, while retaining th...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/4/10 6:05 PM | Burda - 7919 Burda 7919 Evening dress
Pattern Description: From the Burda website: "Summer evening dress with an extravagant silhouette. The close-fitting top with V-Neckline is gathered at the front. The back of the slightly flared skirt has integrated flounces that finish in a slit." This review is for the skirt only, as I chose this...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/30/09 6:56 PM | No Pattern Used - 00 Bridal Veil
Pattern Description: A three tiered bridal veil
Fabric Used: The longest layer was a poly organza that had clear little drops and silver specks scattered throughout. This fabric was a bear to sew with as the embellishments would get stuck under the pressure foot. I ended up doing a narrow rolle...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/30/09 6:15 PM | Other - 00 Frankenpattern
Pattern Description: I dug through my pattern stash and used the hood piece from one very old pattern and added it to the cape from another.
Were the instructions easy to follow? I was winging it -grin- But these type of circle capes really are very easy.
Fabric Used: An embroidered poly bridal...more... |
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