Janome - New Home 611 I love it because it’s the one I learnt to sew on. I’ll probably keep it forever, even once I upgrade. It’s very heavy but I like how sturdy it is. When it works it’s great but it does sometime throw a fit and I get angry with it, but normally discover it was user error later (like it needs or new n...more...
Megan Nielsen - MN2201 Kelly Skirt Pattern Description:
Nice and easy button down pleated skirt with waistband and pockets.
Pattern Sizing:
XS to XL – I sewed the XL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yup!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Incredibly. Everything fit...more...
Pattern Review
11/13/12 6:54 AM
Colette Patterns - 0003 Sorbetto Pattern Description:
Simple and free top pattern that I changed into a summer dress. This was the second dress I made and it took just a few hours from cutting out to ready to wear!
Pattern Sizing:
I can't remember what size I made now, but I based it off my actual measurements (mainly bust) and ...more...
Simplicity - 1800 Misses and Plus Dresses Pattern Description:
An empire lined dress with pleated front detail, plus separate pattern pieces for different cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing:
Misses - I used the D-cup bodice (but I'm more than a D cup and it fits great - use their formula to work out what size to use). I sewed the average fit sk...more...