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| Pattern Review | 12/27/10 7:36 PM | Simplicity - 8520Vintage Misses' Vest, Blouse and Pants
This pattern was OK. I can't recommend it highly because, being from 1969, it is not readily available and also because it has you do things that make the outfit look homemade.... I made the blouse and the pants to wear to a holiday party. It's the first time I made a blouse.
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| Book Review | 12/23/10 7:22 AM | The Party Dress Book
I bought this book to give to a friend for Christmas but I ended up cosuming it like a delicious dessert and I am having a hard time with the idea of parting with it.
Mary Adams is the author. She's been in business making her unique party dresses out of storefronts in downtown NYC for 30 yrs. ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/14/10 9:30 PM | Simplicity - 0007964 Jacket in Two Lengths
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted princess seamed jacket has optional lining, patch pockets, flags and trim. I made View 3 which has long sleeves and I did put in a full lining.
Pattern Sizing:This pattern was published in 1992. I bought it in a thrift shop. It is size "KK" which includes sizes 8...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/30/10 9:35 PM | Other - 10 Knockout Knickers
Pattern Description: This pattern is from the book by Diana Rupp called SEW Everything Workshop. Here's how she introduces this project. "This is an homage to the purple corduroy knickers I sewed in my youth. Only now, I wear my knickers at my hips with foxy tights and heels. I love their Oliv...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/24/10 8:49 PM | Simplicity - 0000000
Pattern Description: Misses' unlined jacket. Cardigan jacket with patch pokects and top stitching has long sleeves. Wrong side of fabric will show when sleeves are rolled up.
This pattern was published in 1992.
Pattern Sizing: Size A (Pt-XL)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern en...more... |
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