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| baberuth |
British Columbia CANADA
Member since, 8/1/02
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| Pattern Review | 8/21/02 0:06 AM | Sewing Workshop - Elle Shirt and Pant Elle Shirt and Pant
Even though there are several reviews already of this shirt, I thought I'd add a review from the perspective of someone with a different shape. Being a pear, I was skeptical of how this inverted-triangle shaped pattern would look on me. To my surpise, I could see potential when I tried the shirt o...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/21/02 11:06 PM | Sewing Workshop - Elle Shirt and Pant Elle Shirt and Pant
I have made this pant four times and I absolutely love it! It runs true to size, so cut the size that corresponds to your body measurements. Two wee cautions - the pattern is long in the rise so you may have to shorten the crotch depth. This can make the leg length too short; I have only average-...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/19/02 7:25 PM | Sewing Workshop - Hollywood Pant Hollywood Pant
This is a classic trouser pant. I decided to try it as I have had good luck with other Sewing Workshop patterns; they are well-drafted. I made View B as I was too chicken to try the welt pockets in View A since I was using a microfiber and I didn't think it would press properly.
I am a pear-sha...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/19/02 0:57 AM | Sewing Workshop - Spring St. Shirt Spring St. Shirt
I was motivated to sew this top as it mirrors my shape - a pear! I am approx 5' - 3 1/2", 130 lbs. and measure a medium in the SW patterns. I made this pattern in that size and found it had too much ease for my taste (and current fashion). I took in the side seams over two inches - very unusual f...more... |
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Love choosing patterns and fabric; even enjoy altering. Too little time to sew! Full time work, two teenagers, husband, house, etc. so when I do sew I like to sew quality fabrics in interesting desi...more
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