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| flyingwind66 |
British Columbia CANADA
Member since, 3/18/10
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| Pattern Review | 2/14/11 7:49 PM | Simplicity - 4092 18th Century Costume
Pattern Description:
This is a historical gown that's more 'costume' than other gowns of this look offered by simplicity. I used it because it required the least amount of fabric for its construction.
Pattern Sizing:
made a size 12
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| Pattern Review | 2/14/11 7:26 PM | Simplicity - 4059 Men's Renaissance Costumes
Pattern Description:
I made the undershirt and the B tunic.
Pattern Sizing:
small
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes... though I did not like the look of the undershirt... if I used this pattern again, I would have to extend it so ...more... |
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2/16/11 8:03 PM | Simplicity - 5006 Misses' Lingerie
Pattern Description:
a 10 piece victorian corset pattern meant to give an hourglass shape
Pattern Sizing:
(in progress)
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?
surprisingly easy!
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| Pattern Review | 2/15/11 2:35 PM | Other - 0000 Elizabethan Corset
Pattern Description:
This makes an Elizabethan or Tudor corset (about the 16th century) and the purpose of this type of corset is to push the bust up on top, flatten the torso and cinch in the waist to make an overall CONE-SHAPE. This is NOT the pattern to use if you want to make an hourglass sha...more... |
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2/14/11 7:28 PM | Simplicity - 9891 Lord of the rings inspired
Pattern Description:
6 panel bodice that continues to hem of dress (like princess seams) though the seams don't go under the arm (this is more historically accurate though)
Pattern Sizing:
I used size 6
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About Me
I'm a ballet dancer, I am a part of the SCA (Medieval Society) and I enjoy anime cosplaying and all 3 of these things is what really got me into sewing.
I don't really make much everyday clothes (t...more
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