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Sewing Machine Review |
5/15/10 1:31 PM |
Viking - Sapphire 830
I purchased this machine three years ago as I was becoming more serious about sewing. I decided that I wanted a TOTL machine. I do mostly garment sewing.
I liked the wider sewing area and the adjustable needle width. I also liked that you could program the button hole length and replicate it th...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 1/4/10 12:53 PM |
Self Drafted Pattern - 57304-1001 pin tuck shirt
Pattern Description:
I am experimenting with various heirloom techniques for men's shirts. This shirt features pin tucks on the front, back yoke and cuffs. (Another shirt features Mexican tucks. See it HERE)
Originally I intended to do "sharks teeth" on the shirt, but after I made the tucks I lik...more... |
| 10 comments |
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| Pattern Review | 12/31/09 11:22 AM |
Self Drafted Pattern - 57304-1000 New Year's Shirt
I have been experimenting with heirloom techniques on men's shirts. This is the second one I have completed. (You can see the first one HERE.) While many of the techniques of heirloom sewing seem inappropriate for men's wear, there are a few that can be used on a man's shirt without looking like s...more... |
| 13 comments |
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| Pattern Review | 12/22/09 9:26 AM |
Vogue Patterns - 7004 Men's loose-fit jacket
Pattern Description:
This OOP Vogue pattern is for a jacket, pants and shorts. I made the jacket.
Pattern Sizing:
38-40-42 (chest size) There is enough ease to use your normal size and still wear it comfortable with a shirt or sweater.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope onc...more... |
| 7 comments |
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| Pattern Review | 10/25/09 6:24 PM |
Kwik Sew - 2880 Men Shirts
Pattern Description:
Men's Western Shirt
Pattern Sizing:
S-XXL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It is a nicely styled men's western...more... |
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