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| Pattern Review | 7/21/10 1:20 PM | Burda - 7499 VEST Pattern Description: Four different options for vests from Burda
Pattern Sizing: I cut a 42 and the fit was perfect with no adjustments necessary.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so. I actually used the model photo for inspirati...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/24/10 9:07 PM | Burda - 3477 Dress White dress for my daughter's high school graduation ceremony in June. The girls are required to wear white dresses and the boys wear white dinner jackets.
Pattern Description: "Close-fitting dress in two lengths, with generous neckline. The section seams narrow slightly towards the hem which has s...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/23/10 9:32 AM | McCall's - 5927 Lined Sheath Dress Pattern Description: "Above or below mid-knee length dresses A, B, C, D, E have fitted bodice, sleeveless or sleeve length variations, waist seam, tucked skirt, side slant pockets, back zipper and hemline slit."
Pattern Sizing: I made a size 10 for my 17-year-old daughter, who is slim with an athle...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/2/10 9:43 AM | Butterick - 5034 Tunic Pattern Description: "Semi-fitted shirt has collar and sleeve length variations and mock front band with button and buttonhole closings." I made View E.
Pattern Sizing: I cut a 14. It is slim through the upper arms, but since my fabric has lycra in it I could get away with a tighter cut.
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| Pattern Review | 11/19/09 8:50 AM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 10-2008-101 Retro Wool Car Coat Pattern Description: "Beginning sewers can easily handle this straight-cut coat with its simple shape! Elbow-length gloves or gauntlets make it wearable in cold winter weather as well." Raglan sleeves and in-seam pockets.
Pattern Sizing: I cut a 42, though with tweaking it probably ended up closer ...more... |
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