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tenaya  |
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| Pattern Review | 9/3/08 10:08 PM | Petite Plus Patterns - 101 Short-sleeved Shell top
Pattern Description:
Basic Shell top (short sleeves) with neckline variations.
Pattern Sizing:
Plus-sized, size 14-24 (sizing resembles ready-to-wear).
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Pretty much, except that I'm not a petite (as it tu...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/17/08 11:05 PM | McCall's - 9222 Easy Endless Option Set
Pattern Description:
Coordinates (Top, pants, skirt, dress, jacket)
Pattern Sizing:
18-32 Womens. I used a size 22.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
No! For one thing, I have two arms. LOL. Also, I made some adjustments to the pattern, ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/17/08 11:12 PM | Butterick - 3039 Fast and Easy Separates
Pattern Description:
Very easy separates for plus-size. Pullover top (two lengths), dress, pants, skirt, and camp shirt.
Pattern Sizing:
Women's (plus) sizes, 16-32. I used 22, which is definitely SMALLER than what my real measurements would suggest, but after reading fitting books and recommendat...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 7/29/08 11:01 PM | Simplicity - 7236 tops and pants 6 made easy
Pattern Description:
Plus-sized coordinates: Pull-on elastic pants and various pullover tops.
Pattern Sizing:
18W-32W. I cut a 26.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
For the most part.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, just fine...more... |
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| Book Review | 7/28/08 8:43 AM | Power Sewing: New Ways to Make Fine Clothes Fast
PaperBack or HardBound?
Hardbound, though there is a paperback version, which is even cheaper (used) on Amazon.
This book should not be confused with Betzina's 'Power Sewing Step-by-Step' (which I also love). This predates 'Step-by-Step" and contains a lot of different information. The two book...more... |
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