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| desertana |
GERMANY
Member since, 4/9/08
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| Pattern Review | 1/7/11 10:03 AM | McCall's - 5718 Funnel Neck Coat
Pattern Description: Loose fitting, lined jacket or coat has yoke, stand or turned down collar, full or three-quarter length raglan-like sleeves, side front seams with pockets, button and buttonhole closures; jackets B, C have cuffs with multiple rows of topstitching.
Pattern Sizing:8-24 I made si...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
1/2/11 3:59 PM | Janome - Memory Craft 6600 Professional
My fifth machine (and the one I had my eye on the whole time ;) It is also the one I intend to keep for the long term. I bought it primarily because its stitch options, all metal internal parts, and heavy-duty sewing capability. The wide walking foot was an advantageous bonus for me (not a quilter...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
1/2/11 3:12 PM | Pfaff - Coverlock 3.0
I chose this machine based on pricepoint, dealer location, and the specific capabilities of primarily: coverstitch, 4,5 thread safety-stitch and overlock.
It came with a nice threading video- which I badly needed having no other source of information. (I don't live anywhere near the dealer) an...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/12/10 8:41 AM | Ottobre Design Magazine - 04-2010-25 Montmartre skirt
Pattern Description: Soft-pleated skirt
Pattern Sizing:
98-128cm, I made size 98
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? somewhat
Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I very much ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/9/10 10:28 AM | Simplicity - 2484 Child/Girl Separates
Pattern Description: Child's/girl's jumper, vest, jacket and cropped pants sewing pattern.
Pattern Sizing:3-6, I made size 3 view C
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?The instructions were pretty cl...more... |
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About Me
I am US citizen and armed forces veteran turned SAHM currently living in a rural part of Germany. I learned to sew very young and put it aside after high school until my children were born. I genera...more
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