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Janine S  |
AUSTRALIA
Member since, 2/24/02
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| Pattern Review | 4/20/13 7:05 AM | Vogue Patterns - 8672 Misses' Skirt
Pattern Description: From the pattern envelope Close-fitting, tapered skirts in two lengths, have front and back side panels, raised waist, back vent, back zipper, stitched hem and waistline. A, B: topstitching seam detail and tabs with nonfunctioning buttons. C, D: gathered and lapped front. E, F: ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/20/13 1:45 AM | Kwik Sew - 3889 Misses' Shaped Panels Jackets
Pattern Description: Unlined fitted short jacket with feature panels on the back which extend around to the front.
Pattern Sizing:Multisize XS - S -M - L - XL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except i lined my jacket.
Were the ins...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 4/19/13 6:44 AM | Another lightbox idea
We're currently looking after DD's glass dining table while she "travels the world", and I've found it perfect for tracing my Ottobre Woman patterns.
By placing a desk lamp under the table, I have an extra large lightbox - perfect for tracing those large pattern sheets such as Ottobre, Burda and Kw...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/31/11 9:14 AM | Ottobre Woman Magazine - 02-2011-15 Napoli tunic
This pattern is for a simple tunic with tie waistband. In the magazine, this top is made in voile. For my tunic I chose to use a well aged piece of silk crepe purchased in Hong Kong in 1991.
The pattern is multisized (34-46) and needs to be traced from a master. There are no seam allowances, so the...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/31/11 2:00 AM | Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2010-01 Nora jersey top
Pattern Description: Multi-size top designed for knit fabrics. Features a front yoke.
Pattern Sizing:European sizing 38-52
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, overall. Were the instructions easy to follow?The instructions are quite basi...more... |
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I'm Australian, married , now empty nesters, with a grown son and daughter. I love to sew casual clothes and make most of my own clothing plus shirts for DH, and the odd item for DD and DS.
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