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SewSara  |
Saskatchewan CANADA
Member since, 4/1/09
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| Pattern Review | 6/26/10 12:14 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 04-2009-101 Skirt w/ Front Pockets
I'll post a pic when I don't have a 4 month old awake and a 2 year old running around!
Pattern Description: At work or at home, this bright yellow basic will chase away those storm clouds! This A-line shape, small patch pockets on the front, a front hip yoke and faced waist lend this skirt Sixtie...more... |
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Sewing Tip |
6/15/10 9:58 AM | Adding Seam Allowance to Burda Magazine Patterns
I got this Olfa Rotary Guide Arm at my local quilt shop. I had to ask them to bring one in for me, the part number is 9549 - RTY-Guide.
It screws onto any Olfa rotary cutter with a hole in its centre. You place the guide against your traced pattern and the blade cuts at the width you've adjusted ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/14/10 5:35 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 02-2010-104 skirt
Pattern Description: Basic A-line skirt with pockets
Pattern Sizing: As usual with Burda, I sewed a 40 and it was true to size.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? No, but I used different fabric. Also, I'm 5'1 and did not shorten it, so i...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/17/09 10:52 PM | No Pattern Used - Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Pattern Description: This is a free bag pattern that can be found at the site: A Mingled Yarn.
From the site: "This project was frankly inspired by Queen Bee Creations diaper bag line. I love the idea of a functional diaper bag that doesn't look like a diaper bag and that can also, of course, be ...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
7/22/09 9:48 AM | Singer - 500J
This is the Canadian version of the 500A. According to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1961 at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
I bought this machine in January after I bought an entry level Singer & had to return it because it sewed so poorly. I did some research about machines and wh...more... |
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