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SJ Kurtz  |
Washington USA
Member since, 6/6/03
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| Pattern Review | 2/17/12 9:47 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8358 MISSES' DRESS
This is a great pattern, and makes a flattering dress BUT (was that BUT loud enough?) it does not have to be in a stretch fabric, and using a drapey stretch velvet brought out a design ...difficulty that I was unable to resolve to my satisfaction before I had to hand it off (to go to the ballet in A...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 3/19/04 1:34 AM | Prewashing Rayons
I am a firm believer in dry cleaner avoidance, so if it doesn't go in the washing machine I don't buy it. I have found over the years that most rayon will wash just fine IF you make allowances for shrinkage of yardage AND you test a strip first.
I tear off about a six inch strip crossgrain, pop it ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 11/24/03 2:23 AM | Wool batting behind ironing board cover
I broke down and bought a cotton June Taylor ironing board cover for the tape measure it has running down the center, It is not entirely precise anymore, but a good estimate nevertheless (and now and then I proof it with a ruler to straighen it out).
The best money I spent was on a third of a yard ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/23/03 5:47 AM | Saf-T-Pockets - 9600 Journey Jacket
FABRIC SELECTION IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PATTERN!
I don't have a photo to post of this jacket, but I have made it twice and have some useful hints to pass along.
It is very important to have some structure to the body of the jacket, to support the pockets in the lining and prevent the co...more... |
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Home sewer, learned how by having to alter clothes for my petite self. Have been designing clothes for myself and the crowd, made Wonder Jacket for Sewbaby, should have One Piece Pants for kids up on ...more
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Textile Studio : 1105
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