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emdubroc  |
Texas USA
Member since, 7/21/10
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| Pattern Review | 9/19/11 6:22 PM | Simplicity - 2413 Misses Skirts
Pattern Description: high waisted, pleated skirt with invisible side zipper and fabric belt, view A.
Pattern Sizing: normal sizing. i cut a 14 despite "measuring" a 16 and i'm glad i did - plenty of ease in this pattern. I'm a size 8 RTW, by the way.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the patt...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/13/11 1:47 PM | Kwik Sew - 3854 Shorts
Pattern Description: short sailor-style shorts with front bib closure with buttons.
Pattern Sizing: I cut the large based on my measurements, but needed to cut it down later. Next time I would cut in between the M & L lines.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/19/11 3:58 PM | Burda - 8488 Trousers/pants
Pattern Description:
wide leg sailor pants, "easy" pattern, with side zip and faux button front bib.
Pattern Sizing:
When I read other reviews of this pattern suggesting I cut a larger size than what I normally would for these particular pants, I did, but ended up having to take it down a size and...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/10/11 4:39 PM | Simplicity - 2258 misses skirts and pants
Update: I went ahead and added the cuffs and buttons to the side leg opening but still kept the long length and didn't fold them up.
Finished hem
Pattern Description:
View E, elastic waist shorts with tie shown in view C
Pattern Sizing:
Based on my measurements, I cut a 16, but definitely had to...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/3/11 12:03 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1224 misses dress
Pattern Description:
pullover dress with dolman sleeves and elasticized gathered neckline and waist.
Pattern Sizing:
I'm 5'6" and wear a RTW size 8, and cut a 14 in the bodice, added 1.5" to the front bodice length, did a FBA by adding 1" to the center chest (front and back), and widened the skirt...more... |
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I began sewing when I wanted to make my son's crib bedding. From there I've really enjoyed learning how to sew various crafts & home decor items, and now clothing which is totally new to me! Sewing i...more
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