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| Pattern Review | 10/15/11 7:33 AM | Self Drafted Pattern - 100492-1015 blouse
This is my entry for the think pink contest for breast cancer awareness. I've used a pattern I drafted myself and made up a couple of years ago, but to ring the changes I've altered the neckline and done away with the waist darts, going for a gathered, elasticated waist. The pattern's main interest ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 10/11/11 9:15 AM | pocket placement on satin
I'm working in a blouse weight silk satin which shows all pin marks, and even sometimes needle marks if tacking. To get the patch pocket held in place before stitching I found a light adhesive webbing strip, as used for hems, to be very handy. I lay the bodice piece on the ironing board and stabbed ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/27/11 11:33 AM | Vogue Patterns - 2946 MISSES' BLOUSE
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? fairly close
Were the instructions easy to follow?
yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Loved the front flounces, and the wide sleeves.
The neckline is frighteningly low - and ...more... |
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| Store Review | 12/4/10 7:52 AM | Shaukat
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive?
I've bought liberty prints here, good prices
Were the sales people polite and friendly?
Very helpful
How would you rate the quality of the item this store sells?
good, check out the silks on the basement floor!
How was ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/28/10 6:58 AM | McCall's - 5530 Jacket
Pattern Description:
Lined jacket with princess seams and collar ends slipped through loop, three quarter length sleeves
Pattern Sizing:
12-18 I made 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Well, on the pattern envelope this is photographe...more... |
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