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tigergirl  |
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| Pattern Review | 4/27/12 8:06 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 200965-1004 knit TNT
This dress is from my knit dress TNT pattern. Initially I copied a RTW dress I had and I've made changes along the way.
I drafted the sleeves and they don't really have the traditional sleeve shape but hey, I think they work just fine (wouldn't attempt that in a woven though) - to be honest, draft...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/19/12 11:39 PM | Vogue Patterns - 8555 MISSES' DRESS
Pattern Description:
Lined bodice, front pleats, front gathers, back darts, self-faced midriff, back zipper and skirt variation. I made the sleeveless bodice with slim skirt with front and back darts and the shortest length (which came to just under my knee).
Pattern Sizing:
8-10-12-14 Even thou...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/2/12 5:40 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 200965-1003 slinky knit dress
-------- EDITED TO AMEND STITCH INFO --------
Pattern Description:
To make the pattern for this dress I used my self drafted knit dress TNT. I drew the lines on it where I wanted the seams to be, cut the side parts away from the front and back and redid the sides so that they wouldn't need a side...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/14/12 5:52 PM | Drafted from RTW - 200965-1002 Mens Summer Pyjamas
Pattern Description:
Mens Summer PJ's - T-shirt top with 'raggedy' edge finish and reverse applique turtles. Long shorts with fly opening and elasticised waist. Contrast top stitching.
Pattern:
For the t-shirt I copied a RTW.
For the pants, I modified a Kwik Sew 2388 Mens Pyjamas pattern.
Were...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/12/12 0:16 AM | Self Drafted Pattern - 200965-1001 cling wrap bodice + V skirt
Pattern Description:
Close fitting sleeveless dress with side zipper and A-line skirt.
Pattern Making:
I made the bodice by wrapping myself in cling wrap (saran wrap), cutting it off and flattening it out to make a pattern that was 'ME' sized.
There's a step-by-step of making the bodice block he...more... |
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Started sewing in my early teens. My Grandmother was one of those people that would whip up a new dress in the morning to go out to lunch. In my early teens I had a holiday with her and whenever I rem...more
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