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| Pattern Review | 6/28/11 7:43 AM | Simplicity - 2246 Misses' & Miss Petite Sportswear
This pattern for 3 shirt dresses is from the Lisette collection from Simplicity.
I chose to make View A in a 14 without any size alterations. I did wind up taking about 2 inches off the bottom hem.
The blue print fabric is also from the Lisette collection. It is called a canvas weight, but it's...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/5/11 2:14 PM | Simplicity - 2470 Girl's Dresses
My 9-year-old left me a sketch on the cutting table. I decided to make it for Christmas for her. I outlined the steps I took on my blog here.
Here is my review of the pattern.
Pattern Description: Girls' Dress and Bolero (I made the dress.)
Pattern Sizing:Size AA 8, 10, 12 14, 16
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| Pattern Review | 9/4/10 9:59 PM | Lila Tueller Designs - #13 Bohemian Bag
For more pictures, please click here.
I selected this pattern because it used lots of fabrics, and I had 6 pieces from Anne Marie Horner's Garden Party line that I wanted to sew up.
My bag looks much like the photo, except for the colors.
The directions were very easy to follow, but if you have...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/27/10 7:22 PM | Simplicity - 2443 Misses' Dresses
Pattern Description: Misses' Dress with Knit Bodice and Jacket or Vest
Pattern Sizing:6, 8, 10, 12, 14. I cut a 10/12.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? It looks even better!
Were the instructions easy to follow?I found the instruction...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/29/10 11:06 AM | Simplicity - 2436 Girl's Dresses
Edited 11/19/10
I used this pattern to create on of my daughter's sketches. You can see a few changes I made, including contrast bands on the sleeves and hem. I also cut a larger size this time. Please click here for the steps I took to modify this pattern.
Pattern Description: Girls' dress ...more... |
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