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| Pattern Review | 12/15/11 9:51 PM | McCall's - 5859
I've made and reviewed this pattern before. Sometimes a pattern requires a second review, instead of just an add-on. This jacket, for various reasons, doesn't quite resemble the pattern or my previous variation.
Pattern Description: Princess seamed peplum jacket with collar, pockets, short an...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/2/11 0:11 AM | Colette Patterns - 1019 Clover Pants
* I wrote most of this review prior to wearing the pants. I've put my addendum first, because it explains the photos.
Sometimes you just can't anticipate the way a fabric will behave. I knew that my fabric was a little stretchier than I needed for these pants, and truthfully, I expected a little ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 9/8/11 11:55 PM | Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2011-15 Boat Neck Dress
Pattern Description: The simple, minimalist style of this dress is always trendy and interesting. Admittedly, they also require a little more attention from teh sewer as they need to be carefully tried on and fitted. The body-hugging silhouette of the dress is produced both by the pattern design ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/29/11 0:39 AM | Colette Patterns - 0003 Sorbetto
Pattern Description: Simple tank that is quick to make, with no closures to sew and a loose, swingy fit inspired by the early 60s. The edges are finished with bias tape and a single box pleat runs down the front.
Here's my second version.
Pattern Sizing: Sizes 0-16.
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| Pattern Review | 8/27/11 1:10 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2011-132 Dress with Front Drape
Pattern Description: Attract attention when wearing this dress with its unique construction! The boule silhouette is especially suitable for larger women, so we have designed it for tall sizes.
Here's the line drawing.. It doesn't look too different from the dress flat on the table.
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I've been sewing since I was 8. Even as a child I loved the idea that you could take fabric and a pattern and turn it into something 3-dimensional that you could wear. Sewing is at its best for me w...more
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