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| vanessanichole |
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| Pattern Review | 2/10/12 0:22 AM | Vogue Patterns - 8615 SPEC OCCASION
Pattern Sizing:
I made my usual 18. The sleeves were maybe a bit snug. The bodice comes in cup sizes; I cut my muslin in a C but had to re-cut as a B--I would say this pattern assumes a pretty full bust.
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| Pattern Review | 7/31/11 8:38 PM | McCall's - M5380 Laura Ashley Dresses
Pattern Description:
Laura Ashley dress with neckline, bodice, strap variations. I've previously made view A; this time I tackled view C for the One Pattern, Many Looks challenge. View C is a deep V neck with halter ties.
Pattern Sizing:
Made a size 18, as usual. No real alterations made to s...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 6/27/11 0:24 AM | Colette Patterns - 1013 Crepe
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Pattern Description:
A wrap dress that wraps in the back! Cap sleeves. There are neckline variations, but I made the round neck.
Pattern Sizing:
All sizes in one pattern! I cut a 12 and graded the waist to a 14; Colette patterns run larger than the big box pattern companies.
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| Pattern Review | 6/27/11 0:28 AM | McCall's - 5314 MISSES' WRAP DRESSES
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Pattern Description:
Wrap dress with princess seams, flared skirt, collar, self ties, and sleeve variations. I made view B, which has gathered, pleated sleeves with binding.
Pattern Sizing:
EE (14-16-18-20)
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| Pattern Review | 6/27/11 0:03 AM | McCall's - M5380 Laura Ashley Dresses
Pattern Description:
A-Line dress with fitted midriff and bodice. The pattern has 4 different views with bodice and strap variations; I made view B, a ruched sweetheart bodice with straps that tie at the shoulders.
Pattern Sizing:
DD (12-14-16-18). I believe I cut the 18 but as in some of my pre...more... |
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By day I work with senior citizens, by night I sew, read, and play with my dog. I favour dirndl silhouettes, fitted waists, flared skirts, and natural fibers. I love all the independent pattern com...more
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