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| Sewing Expo Review | 3/13/12 6:06 PM | Puyallup Sewing and Stitchery Expo 2012
This is an enormous event with classes, shows and vendors. I attended two of the one-needle (cheapest) classes, which were helpful and interesting. One was on tailoring (mostly using fusibles for quick results), and the other was a sleeve and armhole class with Connie Crawford.
There were hundreds ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/8/12 12:00 PM | Simplicity - 5738
See full blog post here with lots of pictures and more details
Pattern Description:
Misses jacket with sleeve variations, sadly out-of-print.
Pattern Sizing:
I used a 14-16 mash-up. I've fitted this pattern before, so my pattern pieces are already highly customized.
Did it look like the photo/dra...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/2/12 11:00 PM | McCall's - 6400 Misses' Tops
More pictures, including alteration
Pattern Description:
Close fitting knit top
Pattern Sizing:
Y(XSmall-Small-Medium), ZZ(Large-XLarge-XXLarge) I made the large.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, including the armpit pouch they cl...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/31/12 2:01 PM | McCall's - 6512 Misses' Blouses
See my blog post here
Pattern Description:
Loose-fitting blouses have neck/front bands, yoke and front sleeve (cut on crosswise grain of fabric), no shoulder seams, back pleats and narrow hem.
Pattern Sizing:
4-18, I used a size 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once yo...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/23/12 7:59 PM | Burda - 7419 Jacket
See blog post
Pattern Description:
Men's raglan-sleeve coat with snaps or buttons.
Pattern Sizing:
36-46. I made a 38.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Somewhat. I omitted the batting and lined it with polyester fleece. I only topstitch...more... |
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