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Jennifer Hill  |
Alberta CANADA
Member since, 4/11/02
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Sewing Machine Review |
1/28/06 0:42 AM | Singer - 115
This is the model that kick-started my love affair with vintage sewing machines. Within minutes of my spotting it a dealer's booth at an antiques fair, I had it threaded, and was making perfect stitches on a tattered lace hanky.
The 115 was Singer's first full rotary household machine. It was TOL...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/8/04 0:40 AM | Loes Hinse Designs - 5103 kimono jacket
Pattern Description: Softly fitting cardigan jacket in two lengths. I made the short, hip length version.
Pattern Sizing: Multi-sized from XXS (bust=33") to XXL (bust=45"). I made size M (bust=39"), which is the finished size ( I'm big, but not that big!).
Did it look like the photo/drawing on ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/20/04 11:40 PM | Jalie - 2320 Women's Jeans Jacket
Pattern Description: A multi-sized (22 sizes in one envelope!) jacket that hits just above hips, with flap pockets at chest, adjustable button waist and long sleeves with bottoned cuffs.
Pattern Sizing: I made size M (child's Sz 10) for my 10yo DD and size W (Sz 14) for myself. With 22 sizes in th...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/18/03 1:09 AM | Burda - 8848 Coordinates
Pattern Description: This pattern is for a one or two piece cowl necked dress and a cardigan jacket. I made views C & D, which make the two piece dress.
Pattern Sizing:The pattern includes sizes 10-22. I cut out the size 12, which was quite true to my own measurements, and was a pretty good matc...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/17/02 9:27 PM | Sewing Workshop - Lotus Skirt Lotus Skirt
Pattern Description: An assymetric skirt with shaped yolk, front/side drape detail, and uneven hem.
Pattern Sizing: Eight sizes from 8-22, for waist measurements from 25.5" to 37".
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Maybe I'm not being t...more... |
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I learned how to sew in grade 8 Home Ec as my mother was/is "needle challenged". At first I made most of my own clothes (and Mom's also), but while in high school, I made my first quilt, and have bee...more
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