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| aquamarineerica |
Oregon USA
Member since, 10/23/08
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| Book Review | 12/27/10 10:47 AM | The Sewing Answer Book
Wow. I can't believe I'm the first to review this book. I just got it for Christmas and was reading it that day.
It has 11 chapters: Setting Up Your Sewing Room; Needles and Thread; Stitching Basics; Working With Patterns; All About Fabrics; Interfacings and Linings; Seams and Seam Finishes; Hem...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/10/10 3:10 PM | New Look - 6142 Unisex Activewear
Pattern Description: I made the camisole for my daughter. The knit was from JoAnn's, a pink camoflauge.
Pattern Sizing:I used a size 8 on this. The range on the pattern was from XS-XL, using even numberic sizing.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewin...more... |
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| Sewing Machine Review | 5/15/09 1:10 PM | Kenmore - 15408
I bought this machine because I wanted to learn to sew. I knew only the most basic things about sewing machines. Since I didn't know how much I would enjoy sewing, this seemed the way to go. My daughters are learning on it as well. It's done whatever I needed it to do. I wouldn't recommend heav...more... |
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| Book Review | 4/21/09 2:20 PM | Sewing for Dummies
PaperBack or HardBound? Paperback
Does this book have clear illustrations or photographs? It has clear illustrations.
Would you recommend this book as a MUST HAVE?
It's excellent for beginners. I had no problem with it, except to say that I'm not sure why a placemat vest was in the third chapt...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/17/09 0:49 AM | Butterick - 5153 Butterick Fast&Easy 1 Hour
Pattern Description: Fast and easy sleepwear for men, women, and kids.
Pattern Sizing:Regular sizing
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?Fairly simple. I've made pajama bottoms before, but this was...more... |
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I like sewing. Sometimes I don't sew for a while, but when I get going I don't want to stop. I've learned a lot over the past few years and I want to learn more. I lament the fact that I never took...more
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