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| Pattern Review | 11/18/11 10:10 PM | Vogue Patterns - 7783 Cape & Shawl
Pattern: Click Here
Fabric: Wool boucle from Gorgeous Fabrics (a few years ago).
Pattern Adjustments: I made view C with the collar and sleeves from view B
Fitting Adjustments: None - yipee~
Construction notes: I didn't use any lining or underlining even though I spent months trying to mak...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/13/11 3:23 PM | McCall's - 6395 Misses'/Miss Petite/ Women's/Women's Petite Dresses
Pattern: McCall's 6395, I made view C with long sleeves but eliminated all the zippers.
Fabric: Ponte Roma knit from Janie's Sewing Corner. (If you're a local and buy this...it BLEEDS! Like, I pre-washed it alone and it still tinted my undergarments red the first time I wore it.)
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| Pattern Review | 6/19/10 9:25 PM | McCall's - 6067 Girls'/Girls' Plus Dresses In
** Hey, I made a new dress today - right after I posted this review for just the white dress!! **
Pattern Description: Dresses with midriff and gathered skirt with back zipper. Necklines include halter, drawstring, and neck casing. CB zipper; hems are above knee or ankle length. I made view A, AN...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/3/10 4:06 PM | Butterick - 5255 Chetta B
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, lined, wrapped coat, with collar and lapels, lined patch pockets, belt, two-piece sleeves. (I eliminated the epaulets and sleeve tabs shown.)
Pattern Sizing: 8-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes. Ba...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/8/09 4:09 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8610 DRESS
I'm one of those people that don't usually comment on the pattern instructions because I just don't really use them. That doesn't mean I don't look at them. If there is something I think is helpful or a hindrance, I'll write about it. That was the case with this pattern. I found lots to say about t...more... |
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