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Pattern Review 10/30/09 11:45 AM
Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2009-17 Salma Boiled Wool Coat
This is a pattern for a swing coat, made from boiled or double faced wool. It has raglan sleeves with a dart at the top, a cut-on lapel, and a one-piece collar with a stand applied at the bottom for support. It is unlined and the seams are sewn mostly on the outside, pressed open and trimmed. It ...more...
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Pattern Review 10/26/09 11:54 AM
Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2009-08 "Every Woman's Favorite" Cardi
This is a pattern for a ladies cardigan. It is long (knee length on me) with two patch pockets, long sleeves and a variation for a puffed sleeve with a deep cuff. I made the variation with a plain long sleeve. It comes in sizes 34 - 52. I made a size 50 with no modifications. It is designed for...more...
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Pattern Review 9/4/09 3:38 PM
Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2009-5 "Drapes and Flounces" knit blo
This is a knit top with a draped inset in the neckline and flounces on the sleeves. It comes in sizes 34-52. The pattern calls for a stretch knit with 20% recovery. I used a lightweight rayon/lycra knit from JoAnns. I live in a warm climate, so fall clothes don't need to be really warm. I mad...more...
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Pattern Review 9/11/08 12:47 PM
Ottobre Woman Magazine - 05-2008-17 Viscose Jersey Crossover Top
This is a pattern for a long-sleeved t shirt with a collar and stand. It has two separate front pieces that overlap each other and cross over. The right side has pleats so it drapes across the tummy. It comes in sizes 34 - 52. It is designed for rayon knits with 30% stretch. I made a size 50...more...
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Pattern Review 2/26/08 4:16 PM
Burda Plus Fashion Magazine - 02-2007-404 Skirt
This is a ladies plus size skirt in sizes 46 - 54. It has a front and back yoke, pieced front and back sections, and a bias ruffle at the hem. It has a back zipper and two patch pockets with flaps on the front. It is lined. The skirt length is 30 1/4" and it's designed to sit 3/8" below the natu...more...
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