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| Pattern Review | 3/1/12 9:59 AM | Butterick - 5152 Misses' Robe and Belt
Pattern Description:
This is a "Retro-Butterick" pattern for a 40's style lounging robe.
Pattern Sizing:
sizes 8-14 and 16-24
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes it did!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes. I thought so.
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| Notion Review | 2/6/12 5:43 AM | Dritz - Wash Away Wonder Tape
What is this notion used for?
WashAway wonder Tape is used as a temporary fastener. We used it as a basting tape for zipper insertion.
Did you get your money's worth after the purchase?
This product used to be a wonderful addition to any one's sewing supplies.
Is this notion easily available?
It is ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 12/12/10 7:42 PM | Quick Replacement Spool Cap
This tip is once again thanks to my husband. A sewing student of ours who likes to bring her own sewing machine to class, misplaced her spool cap the other night. Without this small part, she could not use her sewing machine for her class, and none of the spool caps for our machines fit her spool pi...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 12/12/10 7:37 PM | Wool test patch alternative method
In Sarah Veblen's class on Sewing with Wool, she has a "wool test" to see if your wool will shrink when steamed. You draw a 3" square on a piece of paper and then cut a 3" square of wool. The 3" piece should fit exactly within the square. Then you steam the wool and let it dry. If it still fits in t...more... |
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