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JoanneM  |
Minnesota USA
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| Pattern Review | 9/4/11 10:26 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1250 Misses Dress
Really? Another review? It is all ArtAttack's fault !
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When she added a sleeve to the ever popular 1250, I knew I had to try it.
With Butterick patterns 99c, I went and purchased 5495 and attached the sleeve just as she suggested. It worked like a dream. I was skeptical, but cannot bel...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/26/11 11:03 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1252 Misses' Dress
First up, thank you for your words of encouragement on this project.
I will not be going forward with this dress.
I did complete the dress. And a muslin. Here is what I learned.....
*The Vogue directions on this dress are excellent. Follow them and all markings. Use the staytape, elastic and all...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/14/11 11:06 AM | Simplicity - 2648 Misses & Miss Petite Dress: Amazing Fit Collection
Pattern Description:
Misses'/ Miss Petite dress with individual pattern pieces for slim, average, and curvy fit and for A,B,C,D cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing:
6-24
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, except for the additions I made.
Were t...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/22/11 9:37 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 08-2010-103 BurdaStyle
Pattern Description:
Equally chic when worn belted or open. Classic belted jacket.
Pattern Sizing:
38-42
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very, especially for Burda !
What did you particularly lik...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
8/18/10 9:53 PM | Bernina - 1150MDA
I have only owned this for 3 weeks but I researched this purchase long before I made the jump.
I owned an Elna T34D serger for 22 years. I faithfully serviced it every year and although it did not "break" it caused considerable frustration with threading and tension issues. Because it would not "di...more... |
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