| Pattern Review | 4/26/13 6:30 PM |
Vogue Patterns - 8884 Misses' Coat and Belt
trench coat
14
my finished jacket looked like the pattern aside from the button spacing
yes these instructions were an improvement on some I have worked on/b>
I liked the attention to detail. I was really pleased with my topstitching. I added bound buttonholes but messed up by folding over th...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/26/12 7:36 PM |
Butterick - 5685 Misses' Jacket and Coat
jacket in choice of lengths
14
The pattern looked like the picture
Didn't use any of the pattern instructions as they had (rightly) received the thumbs down from all other reviewers
Pieces well constructed and made up nicely
Red wool felt
Used instructions from Rebekkah's blog which were grea...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/5/12 3:09 PM |
Vogue Patterns - 8536 MISSES' TOP
Jersey Top
14
Yes
Yes
Made the entire top in less than three hours
lacy knit from Stone Fabrics:
I normally add to the back width and make a D cup but there was no need for this pattern as it was made in stretch fabric. The edging was cut on the bias and it did sag slightly. I put this right...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 10/1/12 3:38 PM |
McCall's - 6032 MISSES'/WOMEN'S DRESSES
Dress with fitted bodice
14
first time no, second time yes
yes
Very flattering shape. Cup size wasn't big enough for me and neckline too low. Twisted belt in wrong place. Amended all this second time round
Have made the dress twice First time liberty jersey, second time polyester stripes
I...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/17/12 7:05 PM |
McCall's - 5391 Misses Shorts
Three quarter length shorts
14
Yes
Yes
Clear instructions
Washed denim
I missed off the turn ups. I used the Threads flat fly front method instead of the method on the pattern. I made the waist bigger
Yes I would make it again and recommend it to others.
Not quite happy with the way the fas...more... |
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