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| Pattern Review | 5/14/13 4:03 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 04-2013-123 Blouson
Pattern Description:
From Burda: This baseball style blouson jacket is made of batiste with cuffs at hem and sleeves. It adds a casual touch to all your summer outfits.
Pattern Sizing: 36-44. I cut a 40 shoulder, 44 body and graded out to a 46 hip. I also measured my hip and increased the size o...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
9/9/12 11:28 AM | Janome - CoverPro 1000CP
I have been dithering about getting a coverstitch machine for a while. These machines seem more expensive in the UK than in the US; I bought this used \-\- the new ones are running about $650 (£400).
To be clear, this is a machine that makes up to three lines of stitching on the top and uses a loo...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
12/13/11 1:05 AM | Bernina - 700D
I bought this machine used on eBay UK. It's really been a wonderful machine for me. It was my first serger. I had no support in learning to use it except books and manuals. I had no problem threading it right the first time, and I'm now able to thread it as easily as can be. The cutting knife c...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/14/11 11:24 AM | Simplicity - 2614 Misses Pull Over Tops with Separate Patterns for A,B,C,D Cup
Pattern Description:
Misses tops, cut on the bias without closures. Sleeveless, cap, short, or 3/4 sleeves, and two also collar-tie variations. Also a simple bas skirt.
Pattern Sizing: Two multi-sizes, I bought H5 (size 6-14). I cut a 10 at the shoulders and a 14 in the body and sleeves.
Did i...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
6/14/11 6:49 PM | Singer - 611G
(I updated this review, see the end)
I was really looking for a cabinet, and when I found the one I wanted, this machine came inside it.
So I guess you could say it was free!
I thought I would write about the sewing machine that conveniently came with the cabinet. It is a later model Singer,...more... |
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