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| Pattern Review | 5/6/12 5:19 PM | Cutting Line Designs - 11226 The Blouse Perfected
Pattern Description:
Semi-loose fitting with optional front and back vertical darts. Slightly dropped shoulders; bulk-free front plackets; back pleats. I made view A.
Pattern Sizing:XS-XL; I made a size small adding a little through the hips. This pattern line runs large on me so I find that if I ...more... |
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| Store Review | 3/24/12 4:18 PM | Five Eighth Seams
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive?
My first visit was today and, yes, I did buy something. I bought 3 pieces of knit fabrics - one was rayon, one was cotton, and the other was a blend. Prices varied from $10 a yard to $14 a yard. These appear to be good qua...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/20/12 11:56 AM | Sewing Workshop - 00000 Icon Shirt
Pattern Description:
From the pattern envelope, asymmetrical shirt with curved, button up, funnel-neck fronts, free-hanging pocket. Right front shorter than left. Back yoke, longer backs overlap to form tuck/vent. Left side seam extension. Slightly off-shoulder long sleeves. Stitched hems. Wrong si...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/24/12 11:10 AM | Vogue Patterns - 8746 Misses' Shirt and Tunic
Pattern Description:
Very easy Vogue shirt pattern with hem and collar variations.
Pattern Sizing:
I made a size 12 through the shoulders and then used slash and spread to expand to probably a 14 at bust and 16 at hips.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/7/12 6:14 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1215 Misses' Shirt And Pants
Pattern Description:
Very loose-fitting shirt has collar and collar band, fly front bound buttonhole closing, shaped tucks and darts, long two-piece sleeves with opening and facing, hand topstitching.
Pattern Sizing:
I started my muslin with a 14 and graded out to a 16 in the hips. I should have s...more... |
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