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| Pattern Review | 2/23/13 11:16 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8107 Misses Dress
Pattern Description: OOP Princess seam mid-knee dress with pleated skirt. I first made this dress in 2007, when it was initially released. The princess seams were perfect for recreating the Lanvin dress from the Resort 2013 collection, which I saw modeled by Amanda Seyfried in InStyle Magazine. For ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/1/13 12:15 PM | Butterick - 5815 Misses' Top, Tunic and Dress
Pattern Description:
MISSES' TOP, TUNIC AND DRESS: Loose-fitting, pullover top, tunic or dress has very narrow hem finish on neckline/sleeves, and shaped, back overlapped sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:
8-24. I made my usual 14 (rtw 8) and it's good. Not too tight, not too loose. Easy to slip on over my ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/29/12 9:25 PM | Butterick - 5780 Misses Dress
My family tells me that this is a great "teacher dress". I think it's a great dress...period! I love the fit and the style, and can see myself getting lots of use out of it, both in and out of school.
Inspiration: Stella McCartney "Ridley Stretch Cady" Dress, $885.
I first saw it worn by the Duches...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/22/12 10:45 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1299 Misses' Dress and Belt
I was initially inspired by the fabric seen on the Mood website, and a photo of Jaime King, wearing the "Ashanti" dress by Joie,$268.
The Vogue pattern is a new release, so the whole plan seemed to come together easily.
Pattern Description: "Pullover dress has tie/loop, flounces (wrong side may sho...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/10/11 9:03 AM | Islander Sewing Systems - 202 Men's Classic Sport Shirt
Pattern Description:
Men's Classic Sport Shirt, with 2 collar styles, 2 pocket options, and 2 sleeve lengths.
Pattern Sizing:
Med - 4XL. I used the envelope measurements and chose the XL based in DH's chest and neck measurement. Aside from the usual length adjustments, the fit was perfect!
Did it l...more... |
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