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Maine USA
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| Pattern Review | 6/4/07 9:46 PM | Kwik Sew - 3102 Girls Gowns
Pattern Description: children's nightgown with v-neck or hood (although how can you wear a hood to bed and be comfortable?)
Pattern Sizing: 4-14 (XS
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? basically, although I made a few changes
Were the ins...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/13/06 5:47 PM | Christine Jonson - 1025 BaseWearTwo (taper skirt)
If you're a sewer looking for quick gratification, you can't go wrong with Christine Johnson. I find that I either really, really like one of her styles, making it a TNT or else it becomes a total misfit for me. While I have had no luck with the Boyfriend Jacket or the wrap top, I LOVE the swirl s...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 9/7/06 10:50 PM | No Pattern Used - 000 Table Napkins
Recently I had the honor (?) of making the table runners and napkins for my daughter's wedding. Having waited until the ripe old age of 28 to get married, she was really looking for some special touches. No paper napkins for this kid!
I poured over all the reviews here on napkins and decided on a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 9/4/06 11:06 PM | Butterick - 4745 Lifestyle Wardrobe
Pattern Description: Twist top and dress, jacket and pants. I made the dress.
Pattern Sizing:Don't remember the range offhand, but I made a 12.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Pretty much.
Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes--cle...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 9/4/06 10:37 PM | emergency substitute for machine embroidery
As part of the preparation for my daughter's recent wedding, she requested that I personalize her "spa" outfit, a two-piece terry cloth outfit that she had bought from Vicky's Secret. (A spa outfit, I found out, is for doing hair and makeup before putting on the big dress). At the last minute my em...more... |
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