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MrsC NZ  |
NEW ZEALAND
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| Pattern Review | 1/24/13 10:36 AM | Butterick - 5007
Pattern Description:
Mens' western style shirt, with women's option also
Pattern Sizing:
One size only in envelope - but an easy grade.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Good grief no, thank goodness! LOL! The pattern has cutesy embroidery...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/24/13 10:00 AM | Burda - 7396 JACKET
I've already made this pattern and reviewed it, and finally I've made it again, and also a hack! The last one was in cotton shirting, this one is in cotton sateen with some elastane. This has made it a generous fit, and comparing the photos I wonder if I ought to have cut it a little smaller!
Howeve...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
2/17/12 3:27 PM | Bernina - 1230
Well, I had a Bernina 1120, and it died last year. I didn't want to have to 'learn' a new machine, so I found a second hand 1230 instead.
I love this phase in Bernina's history. the machine technicians tut tut and say they are unreliable, but 20 years on, this one is still delivering the goods.
I ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/14/12 1:53 PM | Butterick - 5209
Pattern Description:
Vintage 1940's halter neck
Pattern Sizing:
I cut a size 8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes! Although I think our one looked cuter!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
No, they are weird. The bodice instructions ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/7/12 0:12 AM | Burda - 7396 JACKET
Pattern Description:
1910's styled top/jacket
Pattern Sizing:
up to size 30
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
No, but that is because I changed it! And the slim women on the envelope were not much of an indication of what it would look l...more... |
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I make for myself and others - costumes and formalwear my specialities, and I also quilt. I ride a Bernina 1230 by choice over a more modern model. more
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