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| Pattern Review | 8/14/11 9:35 PM | Ottobre Design Magazine - 01-2008-35 Loafer Jeans
Pattern Description:
"The jeans are a basic loose-fit style with front hip pockets and patch pockets at the back."
Pattern Sizing:
128-170
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Sort of. It did except for the waistband.
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| Pattern Review | 7/20/11 5:20 PM | Other - Sew the Contemporary Ward Jean Jacket and A-Line Skirt
Pattern Description:
I made the Jean Jacket and A-Line Skirt from Joan Hinds' book Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls.
Pattern Sizing:
18-inch dolls. I made this for Kit (the American Girl doll).
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| Pattern Review | 7/9/11 8:11 PM | Vogue Patterns - 1036 MISSES' JACKET
Pattern Description:
"Semi-fitted, hip-length, lined or unlined jacket has princess seams, collar or no collar, topstitching details, pockets, front snap closures, shoulder pads, two-piece sleeves and lower band with shaped hemline."
Pattern Sizing:
This pattern runs from bust size 32 to 55. I was ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/4/11 0:30 AM | Simplicity - 2647 Misses Knit Dress or Gown
Pattern Description:
Misses' knit dress in two lengths. I made view D.
Pattern Sizing:
4-20. I made a straight size 12 even though I measure almost a 14 for bust and 14-16 for hips. I ended up taking in the sides just a bit on the 12, but I should have stuck with the 14-16 for the hips. It pull...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/26/11 10:44 PM | Jalie - 2563 Women's short tights and sports bra
Pattern Description:
"View B: Racerback sport top with lined front, elastic at bottome edge and adjustable spaghetti straps. Neckline, and straps are finished with fold-over elastic (stretch bias)."
Pattern Sizing:
Kid size 2 to adult 22. I was between sizes so I made the larger of the two. I cou...more... |
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