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tr1c14  |
Alberta CANADA
Member since, 3/28/08
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| Pattern Review | 4/22/10 2:57 PM | No Pattern Used - TL2010-04-20 Living-room Drapes
Or at least, I wouldn't recommend proceeding in the manner that I did!
I said to myself, I sew for my odd-shaped body all the time; how hard can a couple rectangles be? As it turns out, plenty hard! At my request, my partner has promised that next time I decide I need to make the perfect home de...more... |
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Pattern Review  Work in Progress | 9/16/09 4:09 PM | Contest - Wardrobe Contest Sep 2009 Wardrobe Contest Sep 2009
I'm calling this wardrobe "Why So Serious?". The idea is that it's all office/work clothes, and while it's all fairly conservative, everything has to have some kind of detail that's on the frivolous side, whether it's a fun print, an unexpected fabric (like stretch denim for the cuffed pinstriped t...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 8/29/09 4:14 PM | Wild Ginger - Wild things Tote Bag
Pattern Description:
This pattern is from Wild Ginger's "Wild Things" program, which is freeware to let you play with how their garment-pattern software works, and tempt you to buy their garment-pattern-making system. I am tempted but haven't gone for it yet.
The tote bag pattern allows you to se...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 3/9/09 7:00 PM | Self Drafted Pattern - 130633-1000 old-fashioned skirt
Pattern Description:
Long, lined, flared skirt with curved waistband, back yoke, fly front, and front hip yoke pockets with decorative bands.
Pattern Sizing:
My size! (Waist 44"; hips 53")
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It looked alm...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 2/1/09 7:22 PM | Butterick - 5001
Pattern Description:
Women's dress: flared, pullover dress, falls 3" below mid-knee, has mock wrapped bodice with or without sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:
18W-24W
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Very much.
More pictures:
Back view
side v...more... |
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I learned to sew in home ec in junior high, but didn't really get into it until university when I got into ballroom dancing. If you've ever tried to shop for a plus-size ballgown you'll know why! I'...more
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