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Janine S

Janine S  star
AUSTRALIA
Member since, 2/24/02
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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...
10 comments
 
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...
7 comments
 
Pattern Review 6/23/11 9:26 PM
Kwik Sew - 3334 Misses Jackets
Pattern Description: Misses unlined fitted jackets have princess seams on fronts, back waist darts, and wide neckline with collar. View A has notched shawl collar and full length sleeves. View B has shawl collar, three-quarter length sleeves, and shaped front edge. (from pattern envelope). Pattern ...more...
2 comments
 
Pattern Review 9/15/10 6:38 AM
Self Drafted Pattern - 84-1006 Dog coats and dog beds
These items were made as part of the sewing for pets contest. My three toy poodles were in desperate need of new bedding and new coats. For both the bedding and coats a furnishing fabric was used with an acrylic fur lining for the coats and the same fur fabric as an insert in the beds. Both were in...more...
16 comments
 
Pattern Review 1/2/10 11:09 PM
Kwik Sew - 3658 Misses' Dress & Top
I would not have chosen this pattern from the pattern catalogue as the pictures are not the most inspiring, however, I saw this top made up at a Knitwit fashion show and was convinced this a top I would like in my wardrobe. This has to be one of the easiest and nicest tops. With only 3 pattern piec...more...
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