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| Pattern Review | 2/9/13 12:52 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2009-123 Wrap-over blouse
Pattern Description: Something about "light as a cloud", this was designed as a wrap-over blouse with single-layer "lapels" made from chiffon or some light woven fabric. I've "highly recommended" it even though so far I've only made it with fairly extreme modifications.
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| Pattern Review | 1/20/13 9:56 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1324 Misses' Blouse And Skirt
Pattern Description: The pattern envelope says "Semi-fitted, lined, tapered skirt has raised waist with band, side panels, no side seams, invisible back zipper, and vent. Seams and darts have topstitching and edgestitching." In my world, this is a very close-fitting, tapered skirt.
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| Pattern Review | 11/12/12 7:10 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2012-130 Cowl Neck Top/Sweater
Pattern Description: This is a long knit top with a cowl front neckline, and over-long sleeves. The magazine calls for ruching at both the side seam (could be both or just one) and lower sleeves.
Pattern Sizing: This one's available in sizes 34 to 42. I traced 36, grading out at the hip to 38,...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/4/12 12:02 PM | Jalie - 3134 Women's Racerback Swimsuit
Pattern Description: This is a pattern for a racer back swimsuit with inset contrast fabric and an option for a decorative overlay.
Pattern Sizing: As usual for Jalie, multiple sizes from size 2 (years) to a 50" bust. I combined sizes - I traced size R on top, S on the bottom, and used size V l...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/30/12 9:20 PM | Kwik Sew - 2841 misses (cargo) pants & shorts
Pattern Description: These are pull-on pants. The pattern includes hip pockets (which I did not make), a back pocket (which I did not make) and shorts (which I haven't made ... yet). It's a great basic.
Pattern Sizing: XS through XL. I made the Medium, because these are over-pants.
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