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RachelEsq  |
Connecticut USA
Member since, 5/27/09
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| Pattern Review | 1/30/11 9:32 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1206 Misses' Dress
Pattern Description: A Vogue American Designers dress by Kay Unger.
Pattern Sizing: I'm usually a size 10 in the shoulders/high bust, 12 at the bust and waist, and 12/14 at the hips. I felt this pattern ran just a tad small. The size 12 fit in the shoulders. I've gained a bit of weight in the ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/16/10 12:57 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1170 Misses' Top And Skirt
Pattern Description: Very-loose fitting top has front keyhole opening with knot, back yoke, back band, extended sleeves tied into knot and back button closing.
Pattern Sizing: I made a size 12, my usual size, and it fit accurately.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/13/10 8:53 PM | Simplicity - 2472 Misses Dresses
Pattern Description: A pullover-style dress.
Pattern Sizing: I usually wear a size 12 in dresses, but cut a size 10 because of the dress's blousy look. The top fits like it should, but beware pear-shaped ladies: I had to grade out to probably a size 14 or 16 at the hips and thighs. This dress i...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/4/09 10:07 PM | Simplicity - 3628 Jackets/Blazers (Threads)
Pattern Description: Simplicity Threads pattern, 3628. I used view C.
Pattern Sizing: I used size 12. I am a 34/36 bust, and the size 12 fit.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? This was my f...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/9/09 8:12 PM | McCall's - 5661
Pattern Description: MISSES TOPS AND BELT: Fitted tops have front and back darts and back button closure; top B has self-faced sleeve; top C has gathered sleeve with sleeve band; top D has front pleats; top E has front pleats and gathered bubble sleeve; belt is included. I made View D, with the nec...more... |
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I have been sewing home decor projects for a few years. My mother and aunts sewed much of their own clothing when they were younger, and my aunts are quilters now, so the crafting gene runs in my fa...more
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