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marykuris  |
California USA
Member since, 7/8/03
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| Pattern Review | 1/31/06 1:01 PM | Burda - 8135 Men's Jacket
Pattern Description:
Men's jackets in two views. I made View B, the sporty zippered one.
My 14-year-old is the grumpy boy wearing the jacket. I made him stop outside our house before I drove him to school so I could get his picture, as I know that a full day lugging his 50-pound backpack around i...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 1/20/06 5:10 PM | Copy machine for smaller pattern pieces
I usually trace my patterns and save the traced pieces so I can easily recreate a garment for my family members. Only one of my boys fits the standard sizing, so tracing often involves adjustments and readjustments.
Today I just finished ironing the pieces for a Burda jacket I intend to make for o...more... |
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11/29/03 0:36 AM | Elizabeth Lee Sunrise Designs - 104 Nursing Classic Nightgown
Pattern Description:
Nightgown for nursing mothers; could be made up for non-nursing women by eliminating the nursing openings. Options for short, 3/4, and wrist-length sleeves, and for knee-, ballet-, and ankle-length hem.
I made this nightgown as a gift for my friend after her baby son was born....more... |
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11/28/03 11:09 PM | Elizabeth Lee Sunrise Designs - 307 Nursing Tops and Skirt
I selected this pattern as a surprise for my friend when she had her baby. She has a nineteen-year-old stepson and felt uncomfortable nursing in front of him while she wore conventional clothing. I knew she planned to return to her job as a social worker, as well, and wanted to give her a couple of ...more... |
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11/28/03 10:00 PM | McCall's - P468 Bedroom Essentials (OOP)
I sewed curtain panels and a valance from this McCall's pattern. Since this was my first attempt at home dec sewing, I was quite surprised to find that there really were no pattern pieces for the panels or the valance! Instead, McCalls directed me to measure the width of my drapery rods, and measure...more... |
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I'm relatively-new to sewing, and completely self-taught. I'm getting to the point where the things I want to do, I can't figure out alone! I got started with the yearly Halloween costume but I really...more
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