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Vivienne

Vivienne  star
British Columbia CANADA
Member since, 6/29/04
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Class Review 12/11/09 11:48 PM
Tailored Jacket Structure - Ron Collins
The class format is hands-on using a partial model of a jacket lapel. We learned tailoring techniques including: Interfacing - where to apply and exactly what to use Taping the roll line - how to tape according to lapel style, bust and personal preferences Pad Stitching the Lapel by machine Easing...more...
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Pattern Review 9/20/09 8:07 PM
BurdaStyle Magazine - 08-2009-124 Dress
Pattern Description: Funnel neck dress with center seam and horizontal dart across the approximate bust apex. Back is shaped with darts; closure is invisible zip. Fully lined. Pattern Sizing: 36-42 I made a 42, which match my measurements. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envel...more...
8 comments
 
Pattern Review 11/16/08 1:29 AM
McCall's - 5746 Dress with Interesting Darts
Pattern Description: Knee length dress, seam at waist. Interesting double darts and center front seam in bodice, mirrored by 5 darts on the skirt. The back of the dress has similar darts and a regular zipper. Zipper stops about 1.5" from the neck seam. Bodice lined. Pattern Sizing: 14-20 Did i...more...
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Pattern Review 10/5/08 8:06 PM
Vogue Patterns - 2945 Square Neck Top
Pattern Description: Square neck cowl knit top with fully lined front and back neck finished with a band (cut on cross grain). Side seams for sleeves and the body are 1". The side seams are so large to allow for fitting based on individual preference and the behaviour of the specific knit used....more...
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Pattern Review 10/4/08 5:46 PM
BurdaStyle Magazine - 10-2007-109 10-panel Skirt
Pattern Description: "10 single panels that swing and swirl with every step due to long slits" From BWOF 10-2007 Pattern Sizing: Sizing was terribly off - large - shockingly so from Burda. I actually omitted an entire panel from my version and perhaps could have gone smaller. Did it look like th...more...
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My desire to sew was born of the need to figure out how things work... and then do it for myself. I have flings with other hobbies but always come back to sewing! I am a 36 year old geologist who lo...more

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