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| Sewing Tip | 1/26/12 6:34 PM | children's bathrobe double loops for belt
I make my children's robes double and long enough to touch the floor. I do this so the robe will last at least 1 year. For beltloops, I sew two big loops and when I attach them, I put the top where this year's waist is and the bottom where next years waist will be and stitch through both robe and ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 1/26/12 6:30 PM | Differentiating between sizes for Green Pepper Socks
I finally came up with a way to quickly sort polar fleece socks of different sizes but of the same fabric. Use the sock color in the bobbin and put a totally different color in the top. I hem with a Faux flatlock hem and have devised my own color chart: 14 men =red 13 men=green 12 men=white 11 m...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/24/12 7:15 PM | Kwik Sew - 3509 Robe
Pattern Description: size 1 to 4 robe for children
Pattern Sizing: I made a -1 and a 2 and feel they were very close to right sizes
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I did different finishing, but it did look similar
Were the instructi...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/14/12 3:03 PM | No Pattern Used - 0000 tutu cute
Pattern Description: Tutu on elastic to fit man, woman or beast.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Fabric Used: Tulle
Three things to remember - 1) super narrow elastic is a great way to gather if you have enough fabric to be generous in the gathering. 2) use a shirr...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/3/12 7:56 PM | Kwik Sew - 2389 Men's long underwear
Pattern Description: Men's long underwear tops and bottoms
Pattern Sizing:
SML men
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Eerily close
Were the instructions easy to follow?Super easy
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