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| Pattern Review | 12/10/11 3:17 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 3295-1005 Faux Yak Fur Vest
Pattern Description: Slightly fitted upper hip length zip-front vest with facings.
Pattern Sizing: Just my size! Based on my t-shirt block with added ease.
Fabric Used:Faux yak fur from TexStyles. The facings are of the leftover knit from the cowl neck (KS 3740) it's paired with (also from TexSty...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/25/11 9:15 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 06-2009-151 Leather Obi
Pattern Description: Obi Belt. The magazine pattern and instructions are for leather, I modified it to make from fabric.
Pattern Sizing:36-38, 40-42. I made the 36-38, and although I'm closer to a 38, it was too big. Not a big deal since I can tie it a little tighter, but big enough that I'd alt...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/25/11 6:26 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2008-120 Pencil Skirt
It's B. Iden Payne Awards (the Austin version of the Tonys) season again and I needed something glam, but not too glam, to wear. With one single photo, PhyllisC made it clear what I would be wearing to the event.
Part II of the ensemble:
Pattern Description: This skirt is based on the Burda patter...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/25/11 8:52 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2009-108 Knit Top with Bateau Neckline
It's B. Iden Payne Awards (the Austin version of the Tonys) season again and I needed something glam, but not too glam, to wear. With one single photo, PhyllisC made it clear what I would be wearing to the event.
Part I of the ensemble:
Pattern Description: Basic bateau neck t-shirt with set in s...more... |
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| Store Review | 8/14/11 1:33 PM | TexStyles
Hooray!! Another garment fabric store in the ATX to supplement the wonderful Silk Road Fabrics and The Common Thread! Giddy giddy giddy. Even played hooky from work the first day I heard of it. (How is it that they had been open for 4 full days before I heard of them?!?)
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