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| Pattern Review | 4/9/11 11:50 AM | Butterick - 4132
Pattern Description:
Unlined, loose-fitting, below waist, pullover top has cowl-neck. Options for sleeveless, short sleeve, sleeve slits, long bell sleeves, belt.
Pattern Sizing:
8,10,12. I made view C in a straight 12 figuring my usual FBA was not needed on this design, which was true.
Did it lo...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/2/11 12:39 PM | McCall's - 5635 Anorak Jacket
Pattern Description:
Unlined, loose fitting jacket in two lengths has front facing, large snaps closing and casing with drawstring on yoke or hood and waistline.
Pattern Sizing:
6-14. I cut a straight 12. The pattern indicates that the finished bust on size 12 is 41.5", but my finished jacket mea...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/9/08 3:10 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8408 MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS A
Pattern Description:
Misses Dress and Belt: Princess seamed dress has oversize collar, topstitching and back slits. I made view B, long sleeves, without the belt.
Pattern Sizing:
8-10-12-14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, though I m...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/30/08 10:11 PM | New Look - 6557 Misses Dresses
Pattern Description:
Misses' easy sundress
Pattern Sizing:
8-18
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
From the front, yes. Back, not so much due to drastic sizing adjustments I had to make.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Not especially....more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/23/08 8:08 PM | McCall's - 5241 1-Hour Cardigan
Pattern Description:
Cardigan in three lengths. Flared open-front cardigan has irregular hem. I would call this a wrap, not a cardigan. It may be worn loose or tied in front. I made View B, the medium length.
Pattern Sizing:
XS-S-M. I made the medium, normally make a size 12 with FBA.
Did it look l...more... |
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I first learned to sew from Mom around age 12 and fiddled with it for a couple of years. Then at age 24 I bought a 1950s Janome, and my interest in sewing was renewed. I started out with home decor pr...more
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