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Texas USA
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| Pattern Review | 8/31/08 7:53 PM | McCall's - 4709 Evening Elegance
Pattern Description: Ruffled Skirt
Pattern Sizing:6-8-10-12 (I made size 6)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?It was very easy to m...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/31/08 7:48 PM | McCall's - 5323 Wrap blouse
Pattern Description: Wrapped front top
Pattern Sizing:4-6-8-10-12 (I made size 6)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Has multiple...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/9/08 11:22 AM | No Pattern Used - 333333333333465 Quilted Fabric Postcards
Pattern Description: Quilted Fabric Postcards
Pattern Sizing:
No pattern, postcards were made free form. Finished size of each card is 4 1/2" by 6 1/2".
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The general construction techniques are found here:
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpatternsprojects/s...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 7/3/08 4:02 PM | Hand sewing, silk thread, & silicone spray
I love using silk thread for my hand sewing. I tangles less often with longer pieces. If it does knot up, the knots come out a lot easier. I always hand bind quilts with silk thread.
For cotton threads, if you find they tangle a lot, give the spool a spritz of 'Silicone Spray for Sewing'. It will a...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/9/08 11:23 AM | No Pattern Used - 333333333333457 Sunshine On My Garden
Pattern Description: Sunshine On My Garden
Pattern Sizing:A baby quilt for a friend's granddaughter, 36"x48"
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, It turned out like my preliminary drawing
Were the instructions easy to follow? I include...more... |
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I usually make custom quilts but have returned to clothing and costuming in the last 3 years. I get a lot of time to sew now since I quit my office job to stay home with my youngest son.
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