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dawn so cal  |
ANGOLA
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| Pattern Review | 9/8/12 6:42 PM | Other - Katwise Recycled Sweater Coat Tutorial
This tutorial is such a fun read and so inspirational! I mean, I have a ton of ideas now! Instead of wool sweaters, like she uses, I used old t-shirts because it is very hot where we live (Africa). Also, I wanted to find another way to use some old t-shirts that were made for my son when he was l...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/31/12 8:21 PM | Portabello Pixie - Sewing Bits & Pieces Growing Tree Wall Hanging
This pattern is from the book Sewing Bits & Pieces by Sandi Henderson. She is the same designer behind Portobello Pixie Patterns.
I have been wanting to make this for so long! My kids love being measured and this is just stunning! The Pattern Stash contest finally motivated enough to dig in! I ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/2/12 9:07 AM | Portabello Pixie - Sewing Bits & Pieces Garden Pillows
This pattern is from the book Sewing Bits & Pieces by Sandi Henderson. She is the same designer behind Portobello Pixie Patterns.
I made these to cover throw pillows my kids use on their beds. These Ikea throw pillows are washable, but they were still looking ratty as they were pilling. I altered...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/31/12 8:18 PM | Butterick - 4718 dress fast and easy
Pattern Description: Dress has fully faced bodice, length and trim variations, flared skirt and back zipper closure.
Pattern Sizing: 2,3,4,5. I made a size 2, and it is absolutely enormous!
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Well, prett...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/31/12 8:16 PM | Kwik Sew - 3773 Shirts & Pants
Pattern Sizing: XS (4-5), S (6), M (7-8), L (10), XL (12-14). I made XS.
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? Yes, but I have to admit, I couldn't make myself read how they wanted me to do the wai...more... |
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I am an American living in Angola with my Angolan husband and two children. I am sewing more now than I ever have because it is so fun to sew for the kids (& way more economical here), I have a huge ...more
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