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Pattern Review 3/9/10 2:12 PM
Simplicity - 3169 Vintage "One Yard" blouse
Pattern Description: Vintage "one yard" sleeveless blouse with diagonal yokes, back neck opening, and collar options. Pattern Sizing: Misses 32"-36" bust. Also junior misses in 29"-31". Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty much, exce...more...
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Book Review 3/1/10 1:51 PM
Pattern Cutting & Making Up for Outerwear Fashions
I came across this book because I have been checking out all the patternmaking books at my local library. I'm not really into sewing outerwear so I haven't tried out any of the info, but I decided to review this book because its breadth of info impressed me. It covers not just designing coat and jac...more...
2 comments
 
Pattern Review 2/5/10 2:46 PM
Simplicity - 3503 Misses Day or Evening Knit
This is the first time I've sewn with knits, and I wanted to start out with a simple pressure-free project. By "pressure-free" I mean something I wouldn't care about too much. I'm calling this my "sewing dress" because it'll be good to wear while fitting since it goes on and comes off easily. I gues...more...
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Pattern Review 2/3/10 9:33 PM
Simplicity - 2501 Misses Tops
I originally ignored this pattern in the Simplicity catalog because I really dislike the collar options, but after seeing the first reviews, I decided I could work around the collar. The bodice, what with its waistband, peplum, and dart tucks, is just too flattering to resist. I guess this is both t...more...
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