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| Pattern Review | 12/25/11 11:33 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 11-2011-120 Dress with Front Ruffle
Pattern Description: Fitted dress with "integrated ruffles". View A has wider ruffles and a standing collar and ruffles extend to the hem. View B has more narrow ruffles and a bigger collar and ruffles stop 5" above hem. I did view B.
Pattern Sizing: I have a 28" waist and 37" hips and normal...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/25/11 11:32 AM | Kwik Sew - 3451 Misses Skirts
Pattern Description: Bubble skirt in 20" or 24" lengths for woven or knits. Knit is a pull on skirt. Woven can have a twisted bubble. I did the 24" woven, straight bubble.
Pattern Sizing: XS-S-M-L-XL; waists from 22 1/2" to 37" but it has a lot of ease. I have 28" waist, yet sewed a small and ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/18/11 3:02 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1191 Misses' Dress
Pattern Description: Knit dress with pleats at waist and shoulder. Twisted front
Pattern Sizing: I made 12 and altered the pattern to approx 10 in the skirt. Also, I adjusted the bodice seams to 3/8" because my muslin was tight around my rib cage.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the patter...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/17/11 1:26 PM | McCall's - 2401 Fitted sheath
Pattern Description: Sheath dress with "v", square, or round necklines and varying sleeve lengths
Pattern Sizing: I made a 12 which is right for the bust, but the pattern envelope says size 14 is the one I needed for my waist and hips. I like the way 12 fits
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| Pattern Review | 12/9/10 1:44 PM | Simplicity - 2568 Misses / Miss Petite Pants & Dress or Top Sew Stylish Collec
Pattern Sizing: 12-20. I sewed 12. I often take in 12's a bit to give them more shaping, but this one was just right for the style.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? pretty much, except for the collar. my collar turned down such that t...more... |
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