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| Pattern Review | 10/2/11 9:47 PM | Simplicity - 3588 child's dress or jumper
Latest update 10- 2-2011- the dress needs to be sized up! Yes, my little "Susan" is growing like a weed. So I am going to enlarge the pattern and make the changes onto the muslin, when it returns in the mail. I am so excited!! :)
Preshrinking the other fabrics tonight...
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| Store Review | 8/10/11 8:28 PM | Discount Fabrics
I am giving a caveat about this store- I loved it when there was a location on Haight St. Now that it has consolidated, I really do not care for it.
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive?Yes, in the past I bought fabric from the Haight St location as well as ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/14/11 11:16 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8184 MISSES/MISSES' PETITE DRESS
Update- Bastille day 2011**
I finished the dress today. I am so pleased with how it turned out. I am so lucky to have my fitting partner/ design muse.. you know who you are!! I finished the hem early this morning. I did some really inspired stitching especially with having my fitting partner assis...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/17/11 6:27 PM | Butterick - 4665 Misses Jacket/Coat
It has been so long since I have done any sewing, but I received this spectacular wool plaid at the last BABES meeting and have been pining for a new coat for some time..
Pattern Description: classic princess seamed cat with different hem lengths and collar variations.
Pattern Sizing:8-18?
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| Book Review | 12/30/10 11:42 PM | Decorating with M&J Trims
I first found this book on the M&J website and wondered if this was a book worth ordering. Three years later, I find it at a discount bookshop in Fremont. It has so many gorgeous photos!! I am so glad to have purchased it.
Book Index/Chapter headings
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