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| Sewing Tip | 4/24/12 4:39 PM | lettuce hem using a Brother 3034D serger
It took me a long time to figure out the settings to get a nice looking lettuce hem on knits using my serger. So I hope this can be useful to someone else as well.
I set up my serger for a 3-threads stitch using the right needle.
Tensions: 4 - 5 - 7
Stitch lenght: R
Stitch width: 7
Differential: 0....more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/12/12 3:58 PM | My Image Magazine - M1005 My Image 2010 Wrap Tunic
Pattern Description:
Surplice knit tunic with side gathers and long sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:
36-44
According to the measurements table, I should be a size 36. However, based on my recent experience with a jacket pattern from the same magazine (I had to let out the side seams from the waist down to...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/2/12 8:35 AM | My Image Magazine - M1006 Long jacket
Pattern Description:
Lined long jacket (they call it a "Colbert" - not sure what it means exactly) with shoulder princess seams. There is also a variation for a shorter jacket.
Pattern Sizing:
36-44
Based on the measurement table, I started with a 38 and graded down to a 36 from the underarm up. T...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/12/12 8:30 AM | Butterick - 5147 Lifestyle Wardrobe
Pattern Description:
The envelope includes patterns for 2 dresses, 2 skirts, a sleeveless top and a jacket. This review is for the sheath dress with front and back darts, back zipper and slit.
I already reviewed the jacket, the pencil skirt and the A-line skirt.
Pattern Sizing:
8-24.
I went down a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/12/12 7:24 AM | McCall's - 6041 MISSES' LINED JACKETS
Pattern Description:
Lined Chanel style jacket with shoulder princess seams and two-piece sleeves (either 3/4 or full lenght). Different trims and pocket options. Separate pattern pieces provided for A/B, C and D cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing:
6-20.
I made a 10 (cup C) although, according to the measu...more... |
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