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| Pattern Review | 11/16/12 5:24 AM | Self Drafted Pattern - 3784-1000 Upcycled Christmas outfit
Pattern Description:
This is an outfit I made using upcycled garments. Starting with a jacket, 2 skirts and 3 t-shirts, I made a long skirt, a vest and a reversible (front to back) tunic with a camisole/slip to wear underneath.
Here are my starting garments:
Jacket
Skirt 1
Skirt 2
t-shirts
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| Pattern Review | 10/28/12 7:30 AM | Other - n/a Tessiti Our Favorite Top
Pattern Description:
An oversized dolman sleeved top with asymmetric hem
Pattern Sizing:
One size - I sized it up for plus size.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, taking into account the different fabric.
Were the instructions e...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/25/05 2:26 AM | Vogue Patterns - 2799 Tom & Linda Platt dress
Pattern Description:
multi-layered bias dress
Pattern Sizing:
available in 6-22, I used size 12 for my client.
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?
Reasonably easy.
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| Website Review | 5/16/07 7:42 AM | English Couture Company
"Specialists in couture interlinings, interfacings and high quality lingerie products."
This company was originally set up by Terry Fox to sell the items she recommends in her courses, some of which are the ones used in RTW that were not previously available to home dressmakers. It also sells her ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 8/1/05 2:36 AM | Fabric Roses already neatened.
To make a fabric rose quickly and easily, first cut a bias strip twice as wide as the depth you want the 'petals' to be, and about 5 or 6 times as ong as the width (make some test roses to get the length right). Taper the ends to a point at the middle. Fold the strip in half (you can get a nice effe...more... |
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