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Nova Scotia CANADA
Member since, 3/5/04
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| Book Review | 9/13/06 10:50 AM | Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry
This book has been reviewed before, with mixed reactions. Let me start by saying I *love* sewing books and enjoy reading/browsing through them. To me, it's time well spent. Usually I pick up a tip or two, and it never fails to inspire me.
Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry is not a beginner b...more... |
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| Class Review | 8/14/06 10:15 AM | Sandra Betzina
I was one of eleven lucky ladies who spent a week with Sandra Betzina doing a fitting class. If you ever get the chance to take a class with SB, don't hesitate! It will be time and money well spent.
The first thing she did was measure us. Funny how our measuring tapes at home lie... Of course, meas...more... |
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| Book Review | 1/31/06 1:32 PM | The Bra Maker's Manual
After reading the book from cover to cover, I feel that my first review was too tepid and didn't include enough information. I tried editing the original, but couldn't make it stick. Hence Part 2.
The Bra-Makers Manual thoroughly covers how to get and develop a basic bra pattern - via commeric...more... |
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| Book Review | 1/17/06 1:47 PM | The Bra Maker's Manual
Book Index/Chapter headings
1. The history of the bra
2. Terms and definitions
3. What is a good fit?
4. Making fabric choices
5. Obtaining the pattern
6. Birth of a bra
7. The construction process
8. Fitting to a live model
9. Style changes for fashion
10. Style changes for special needs
PaperBack...more... |
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| Book Review | 1/17/06 1:46 PM | The Bra Maker's Manual
Book Index/Chapter headings
1. The history of the bra
2. Terms and definitions
3. What is a good fit?
4. Making fabric choices
5. Obtaining the pattern
6. Birth of a bra
7. The construction process
8. Fitting to a live model
9. Style changes for fashion
10. Style changes for special needs
PaperBack...more... |
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For too many years, I just did utilitarian sewing - too many curtains, bedspreads/comforters, etc. This site is reminding me of the other side of sewing - the fun side.more
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