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| Pattern Review | 4/28/13 6:31 PM | Butterick - 5895 Misses' Top and Jeans
This review is for the blouse portion of this pattern. The skirt I am wearing is another Gertie design, Butterick 5882, which I modified by discarding the bodice pieces, and adding a simple waistband.
Pattern Description: MISSES' TOP AND JEANS: Loose-fitting top has front extending into collar a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/17/13 2:34 AM | Simplicity - 1939 Misses dress in two lengths
Pattern Description: Misses' Dress in two lengths with sleeve variations.
Pattern Sizing: H5 [6, 8, 10, 12, 14] I used a size 12 for the bodice and waist, and graded to a 14 at the lower hip of the yoke pieces. The original design had the yoke cut on the bias, and while this would not have wor...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/7/13 6:31 PM | Butterick - 5882 Misses Dress
Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESS: Lined dress has bias shoulder straps extending into band, bias pleated bra with stay, princess seams, close-fitting, boned bodice, inside belt, and back zipper.
Pattern Sizing:AX5 [4-6-8-10-12] I used a size 12.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the patte...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/25/13 2:53 AM | Vogue Patterns - 8870 Misses Dress
Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESS: Pullover dress has loose-fitting, blouson bodice variations, elasticized (seamed) waist, side pockets and narrow hem. Wrong side shows on back hemline. A: mock wrap, front pleated bodice, and two-piece sleeves. Note: no provisions provided for above waist adjust...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/17/13 2:10 PM | EvaDress - D30-8997 1936 Dresses
Pattern Description: McCall 8997 - reproduction by Eva Dress.
13-piece pattern in sizes 14-42 (32" to 42" bust, 26" to 36" waist, 35" to 45" hip)
Pattern Sizing: 32-42" Bust (I used a size 16, which is a 34" bust.)
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