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MCBurbage  |
Virginia USA
Member since, 12/26/08
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| Pattern Review | 12/23/11 7:01 AM | Butterick - 4320
Pattern Description:
Princess dresses that resemble various Disney princesses and Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
Pattern Sizing:
2-3-4-5 I made views A and B in size 4/5.
Did it look like the drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
View A (Belle from Beauty and the Beas...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/23/11 6:55 AM | Simplicity - 2817 Child and Girl Snow White and Cinderella Disney Princess Co
Pattern Description:
Disney Snow White and Cinderella gowns
Pattern Sizing:
3-4-5-6 I made all garments in size 4.
Did it look like the photo on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, very much so. Other reviewers have commented about the pattern picture showing the dresse...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/21/11 9:23 AM | No Pattern Used - 18th Cen Petticoat
Pattern Description:
This is an 18th century flannel petticoat. I'm not an expert, but I think it's reasonably accurate. I basically used the instructions from Koshka-the-Cat's website, modifying them to add a yoke.
Fabric Used:
2.5 yd red cotton flannel (45" wide)
3/4 yd bleached muslin (45" wi...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/21/11 6:57 AM | No Pattern Used - 19th Cen Petticoat
Pattern Description:
This is a mid-19th century flannel petticoat. I'm not an expert, but I think it's reasonably accurate. The yoke and tucks are based on a late-19th century petticoat shown in Underwear: Fashion in Detail. I didn't use a pattern, but I will describe what I did below.
Fabric ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/31/10 10:09 PM | Other - Moniteur de la Mode Fan Skirt
Le Moniteur de la Mode 1 June 1894 Fan Skirt
as reprinted in Patterns of Fashion 2: The Cut and Construction of Englishwomen's Clothes 1860-1940 p. 12 by Janet Arnold
Pattern Description:
A skirt cut to hang close to the hips in front with a lot of fullness in the back. According to the descripti...more... |
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I enjoy making period costumes and my own dresses, most of which are made from reprints of 1940s and 1950s patterns. I also make my dress pants, both because I enjoy it and store pants don't fit me.more
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