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| Pattern Review | 1/8/12 1:26 PM | Jalie - 2908 Women's Stretch Jeans
Note: This is a muslin I made for my granddaughter, for the Jeans contest. She left town before she could try it on for fitting, so I'll send it to her tomorrow. There are lots of problems with the finished product, besides trying out the pattern to obtain correct fit, but the pattern is very goo...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/14/11 7:08 AM | Vogue Patterns - 8590 TOTES AND DOUBLE BAGS
Note: I changed the rating to "Highly recommend" from recommended for advanced sewers. If you don't use vinyl, this pattern should sew up well.
First, I want to thank PattiB, who sent me this pattern, completely unsolicited. I loved her results -- She wrote two helpful reviews, which are recomme...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/11 5:35 PM | Burda - 7678 T-SHIRT
This is the 3rd muslin of this pattern and my first serious attempt at fitting a top. Unfortunately, I chose a kimono sleeve and a Burda pattern, so what I learned might not be directly applicable to other styles and pattern makers.
In an interesting recent discussion on the message board about pi...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/11/11 1:28 PM | HotPatterns - 1089 Classix Nouveau 3 Graces T-Shirts
Update: I just now wrote the review, then looked again at other reviews. There are more positive ones than I had remembered. So maybe my small frame and fabric choice caused most of my problems.
Note: Was hoping to get a look suitable for... say Halle Berry. Instead, I got Roseanne Barr. Wit...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/8/11 2:25 PM | HotPatterns - Slinky Shrug
Update: I forgot to mention something important. I increased the seam allowances to 5/8" from 3/8", to downsize this shrug for my 12 1/2 yo granddaughter.
Note: The jet black slinky knit looks grey in this photo, because it was hanging in a window. And, unfortunately, the dark blue looper thre...more... |
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My name is Joanne; Penelope was our cat.
Recently, I've been sewing bags. Also, I want to focus on my own fitting issues and use up some nice silk knit, etc in my stash.
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