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aleah42  |
California USA
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| Pattern Review | 5/19/12 5:01 PM | Sewaholic Patterns - 1103 Minoru Jacket
Pattern Description: The Minoru Jacket is a zip-front weekend jacket with a secret hood hidden inside the wide collar! If you prefer, skip the hood and let the dramatic collar be the focus. Flattering raglan sleeves are comfortable and easy-to-sew, and the elastic waistline creates a slim, curve-hu...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/15/12 8:26 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1236 Misses' Dress and Belt
Pattern Description: " Loose-fitting dress." Yeah, that about sums it up.
Pattern Sizing: I made a 10 on top grading to a 12 at the hip. The top fits well, and it's a smidgen tight across my hips/butt but not enough to need to let it out. I measure at a 12/14.
Did it look like the photo/drawing o...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/28/12 12:38 PM | Simplicity - 1916 Misses' Knit Tops
Pattern Description: Misses' knit wrap top with sleeve variations.
I chose it because the basic design of the empire crossover version is just about identical to my RTW inspiration - the Boden Twist Jersey Top.
Pattern Sizing: I cut a straight 10 and it fit well.
Did it look like the photo/drawin...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/20/12 7:31 PM | New Look - 6104 top
Pattern Description: Misses' button front blouse with front detail and sleeve variations.
I used this pattern to knock off a tank I saw at Anthropologie. It had a very similar front to the pattern, but a totally different back.
Pattern Sizing: 10-22. I made a straight size 10 and it fit perfectly...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/4/12 4:34 AM | Vogue Patterns - 1250 Misses Dress
Pattern Description: "Close-fitting dress." Right, Vogue, thanks. It also has a cowl neck and only three pattern pieces.
Pattern Sizing: 6-20. I cut a 10 on top, grading to a 12 starting around the waist so the size transition would be complete before the dart craziness at the hip. It fit perfectl...more... |
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