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ZeldaDC

District of Columbia USA
Member since, 4/19/03
Intermediate

Pattern Review Work in Progress		3/7/08 8:40 PM
Other - Wardrobe Contest 2008 My wardrobe, sort of classifiable as funky business casual I guess, is inspired by a fashion photograph in 2006 O Magazine. The model wears a combination of deep blues and deep browns that the magazine says looks like it's inspired by Matisse and Rothko. storyboard My entries: Vogue 2851 tank top more...
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	Pattern Review	3/7/08 5:51 PM
	Vogue Patterns - 2851 Adri Coordinates This is a princess-seamed tank top with a deeply scooped neckline (view C). I made this in hopes that it would become a tried and true pattern that I could make for wearing with many different outfits. I think it might get there, although I still need to do more tweaking. This version is made from ...more...
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Pattern Review		12/2/07 3:05 PM
Purrfection - 1035 Contemporary Classic Jacket I had a wonderful time making this jacket. It's a "princess- seamed semi-fitted hip length jacket," designed to encourage the use of wearable art techniques. I took my time and used the opportunity to try new techniques. Alterations The pattern is sized XS-5XL. I am petite plus, and started out usi...more...
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	Sewing Machine Review	8/24/06 11:38 AM
	Elna - 6600 I purchased this machine after a lot of online research, visits to brick-and-mortar stores and soul-searching. I was lusting after a particular Viking, I can't remember which one. My previous machine was/is a very trusty Viking and I wanted a step up. In the end, I chose the Elna because it was more...more...
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Class Review		12/27/05 12:06 PM
3-Day Petite Plus Seminar This is probably the most useful sewing workshop I’ve participated in. Instructor Kathleen Cheetham of British Columbia (http://www.petitepluspatterns.com) is both a great teacher and a dedicated student of pattern-making and fitting. She showed tremendous patience and respect for all her students, ...more...
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Conversations I am participating in

2/5/08 9:11 AM Wardrobe Contest 2008 in Contest Discussions

1/31/08 7:19 AM which pants pattern for me in Plus Size Sewing

1/15/08 7:22 AM Wardrobe Contest 2008 -- pre-contest discussion in Contest Discussions

12/19/07 4:14 PM 2008 Contests in Contest Discussions

11/19/07 12:19 PM ISO Seersucker in Fabrics and more...

About Me
I wish I had more time for sewing! I'm on a years-long quest to make a perfect pair of pants. Also, I want to develop skills to make wearable art.more

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