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donna mel  |
Massachusetts USA
Member since, 3/7/08
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| Pattern Review | 10/7/11 3:48 PM | Kwik Sew - 3573 V-neckline Wrap Top
Pattern Description: Kimono style top.
Pattern Sizing: I made size small.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I like mine better - who chooses the fabrics on these Kwik sew patterns??
Were the instructions easy to follow? Excellent...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/23/10 5:54 PM | Jalie - 2787 Womens Criss Cross Tops
Pattern Description: Top with a criss-cross front. Choice of sleeveless, short flutter sleeve or 3/4 bell sleeve. I chose the last option.
Pattern Sizing: Girl's 2 - Women's 22. I made size T/US size 7. I might have gone one size up, but I love the feel of snug stretch velvet!
Did it look lik...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/6/10 11:25 AM | Jalie - 2447 Choice of tankinis
Pattern Description: Tankini, with choice of 2 tops and either high or low waist bottoms. I made view B top and the low waist bottom.
Pattern Sizing: Infant to Women's XXL. I made size T. The bottoms fit perfectly. Since I lied to myself and am not really a T on top...the first top musli...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/5/10 5:51 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 03-2009-102 knit dress, asymmetrical pleat
Pattern Description: Simple summer dress, with an empire waist and interesting pleat detail.
Pattern Sizing: 34 - 44. I started, at the shoulders, with a 38 and graded up to a 40, at the hips; adding 5" more flare by the time I reached the hem.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern...more... |
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Sewing Tip |
4/14/10 8:45 AM | Thread Storage in Printers Tray
The old wood trays printers used to hold lead type are divided into compartments, which are the perfect size for storing a slender thread spool and its matching bobbin. They're fairly easy to find at antique shops or flea markets. Nail 2 hanging brackets to the top corners on the back, and hang it ...more... |
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My mother passed on her love of creating to me. She started the "Buttons & Buns" 4H club for me and my friends, and I sewed almost all of my clothing as a young girl. As a teenager I thought sewing w...more
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