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| Pattern Review | 5/7/13 12:08 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 01-2007-118 Trousers
What is a 5'10"er doing in a pair of petite pants? Well someone out there in review land suggested that petites from Burda may be Shorter In the Rise. I have a plethora of Burda issues and would never have given the Petite Pants a second glance. I like my summer trousers to be about 2" below bb, ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/27/13 5:12 PM | La Mia Boutique Magazine - 01-2011-117 Dolcevita
While in NYC several weeks ago I came upon a store with La Mia Boutique Magazines for sale. I looked through all the issues in stock and choose this issue because of this pattern for a top so much like my favorite Michael Stars knit pullovers. A little gather across the neckline in the front and g...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/22/13 0:36 AM | Vogue Patterns - 1324 Misses' Blouse and skirt
There is a lot to like for me about this one...raglan sleeves, fitted waist, no zipper, nice long sleeves. I gave it a go in a 14, my usual size using a discount matte poly knit that drapes and sews nicely but is a horrid mid toned brown. This was a test garment.
Tracing the pattern provided me ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/17/13 10:01 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 04-2013-124 tunic
Now that turtleneck and woolly sweater season is starting to wane it's time to put together a layering wardrobe. This pattern is a simple retro design that I thought would work well for a spring pullover in a soft double layer knit. The cut is actually for a light woven, and there is a fair amount...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/14/13 2:00 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 05-2013-117 Trousers
Wow that was fast! I just received this issue a few days ago and was impressed with how easy these pants appeared to be. The fit appeared modern, almost slim cut, nice pockets.
I traced a 44 guessing even if they were a little large that would be OK. I've never sewed up a pair of trousers from ...more... |
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