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Jessamaka  |
Quebec CANADA
Member since, 7/14/10
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| Pattern Review | 3/3/13 3:17 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8379 MISSES' DRESS
Pattern Description:
Wrap front dress has soft pleats, side tie, and sleeve variations. Dress B has collar. I made version B
Pattern Sizing:
Envelope measurements put me at a 14 but judging by the flat pattern measurements and tissue fitting, I cut a 12 and it was perfect.
Did it look like the pho...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/13 8:04 PM | No Pattern Used - Chevron Maxi Racer Back
To achieve the chevron pattern, I cut the horizontal strip fabric on the bias at a 45 degree angle so that when one piece was rotated the stripes matched up.
I have no secret to matching the stripes, just time, patience and placing a pin at every other stripe. I'm quite happy with the out come, eve...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/13 7:52 PM | McCall's - 6408 Misses' Jackets
Pattern Description:
Very loose fitting jackets have stitched or serged seam and hem options. Included are Nancy Zieman's time saving tips.
Pattern Sizing:
A "very loose fitting jacket" has over 10" of ease (McCalls ease chart). I went down by 2 sizes and made an XS. I highly recommend downsizing a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/13 7:31 PM | Butterick - 5672 Misses' Dress
Pattern Description:
Close fitting, lined dress has left side invisible zipper,left dart and left pleats from drape effect.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut 12 as per sizing and it fits great.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, but the pleats ar...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/13 7:16 PM | No Pattern Used - Business Card Case
I made this business card holder from some donated leather scraps. The design was inspired by these.
I made a paper template and and traced them onto the leather using a pen. I cut the pieces with a rotary cutter. Scissors jut complicate leather cutting.
Contact cement bonded the strap to the inte...more... |
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About Me
I grew up watching my mom sew. She would make my sister and I fancy dresses for christmas. Although I have no formal training I'm working toward making more of my closet by hand. I make the ocasional ...more
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