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Pattern Review 2/5/12 8:51 PM
Drafted from RTW - Treefrogs Overalls
Background: DH has been asking me to make him a new pair of overalls for about a year now. I needed to take the pattern off his current RTW pair as he liked the design of them, especially the more vest-like upper front; and make some changes to the pocket configuration. Recently the "hints" were...more...
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Pattern Review 1/12/12 1:29 AM
KnipMode Magazine - 01-2012-10 Frayed edge shorts
Pattern Description: Fly-front shorts with partial dart, shaped front yoke and slant pocket. Back has dart and patch pocket. Shaped waistband. Raw hem. Waistband is 1cm below natural waist. finished shorts The pattern is part of a mix-n-match design that has two main pants blocks with a series...more...
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Pattern Review 1/12/12 0:08 AM
KnipMode Magazine - 12-2011-25 Twist front top
Pattern Description: Twist front knit top. The twist seam on this one runs from high on the armhole so the twist is slightly above the bust point. The empire line seam is slightly curved. Pattern Sizing: 44-56. I graded down for my size. Fabric Used: Cotton jersey with a lime check print. ...more...
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Pattern Review 1/11/12 11:25 PM
KnipMode Magazine - 11-2010-07 8 panel pants
This is the second time I've made this pattern. I love the originals but the fabric was cheep and faded so badly that they were one fit to wear around the house. I wear them fairly regularly so I wanted to make another pair in better fabric that I can wear out. Pattern Description: 8 panel pants...more...
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Pattern Review 1/11/12 10:48 PM
KnipMode Magazine - 05-2010-106 Stretch Jeans
Pattern Description: Classic 5 pocket jeans for stretch denim. View A is for a full length straight leg jean, view B is 3/4 length ending in a band with button closure. I previously made the 3/4 pants as a trial and loved them. This time I made them as shorts out of a left over piece of white st...more...
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