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jannw  |
Washington USA
Member since, 9/3/06
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| Pattern Review | 3/18/10 6:11 PM | Butterick - 4221 1989 Wardrobe w/scarves
Pattern Description: This is a wardrobe pattern from 1989, using scarves for fabric. It includes a jacket, vest, pullover top, scarf and two skirts. The skirt I made is a mock wrap front with an elastic waist and seperate waist band. It is mid calf length.
Pattern Sizing:This pattern runs from ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/18/10 0:58 AM | Self Drafted Pattern - 70883-1005 Obi Style Belt
I am not a belt wearer. As an apple shape, most belts look really bad on me, but my last project was a wrap top that only wrapped halfway. The pattern photo showed a very slender model with a good looking belt and I thought about duplicating that. Since it sat at the waistline, I decided that it ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/17/10 11:15 PM | Vogue Patterns - 2063 oop Calvin Klein(Very Easy Vogue)
Pattern Description: View C Loose fitting front wrap blouse has shawl collar and full length sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs
Pattern Sizing:Pattern came in sizes 6 to 14 only. Bust sizes from 30.5 to 36 inches. My pattern is a size 12. I graded up to a current size 16 bust and about an 18...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/14/10 6:33 PM | Butterick - 5472 Misses' Jacket, Top, Dress, Sa
Pattern Description: Butterick wardrobe pattern with jacket, pants, dress, pants, sash and top. I made the top, which is described as bias front top with draped neckline and extended shoulders
Pattern Sizing:pattern runs from 8 to 24. I cut an 18 and did end up taking it in. It seems to run true...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/11/10 5:27 PM | Simplicity - 3893 Khaliah Ali Collection Tops
Pattern Description: Khaliah Ali Misses/Woman's Woven or Knit Tops. I made view C with the dropped shoulder.
Pattern Sizing:Sizes run from 10 to 28W. I made a 16
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it does
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I learned to sew from my mother & grandmother, a professional tailor. Actually, I mostly learned to rip out seams that weren't perfect. My current goals are to increase my skills & to make a wardrobe ...more
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