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| love2sewtoo |
Alberta CANADA
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| Pattern Review | 12/13/09 9:52 PM | Burda - 8291 Top
Pattern Description:
Very easy shirt, semi-fitted, collar variations.
Pattern Sizing:
US 10-22; I made view D in a size 14-one size smaller than usual. I measured the ease and compared it to a similar pattern for the fit I wanted.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once y...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/13/09 9:13 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8616 Top
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes. I made 2 tops of View C. The first is a blue glitter knit that I made without any modifications, the second is a white doubleknit with changes as outlined below.
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| Sewing Tip | 12/13/09 5:19 PM | curve the hem line on long sleeves (Marcie Tilton)
Marcie Tilton describes a technique to curve the hem line on long sleeves: add a piece of scrap tissue to the hem of the sleeve pattern. Mark the hem into even thirds. At the back third mark 1/2" outside the cutting line; at the front mark 1/2" inside the cutting line. Using a french curve, connec...more... |
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Pattern Review  Work in Progress | 12/12/09 6:50 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8422 MISSES' TOP
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Somewhat. I made View C. The wrap around tie is so big, I didn't want a huge bow at my back so I wrapped it around and tied in front. But it adds quite a lot to my waist--and I don't need that, unlike th...more... |
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