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Loes Hinse Designs: 5304 (Portofino Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Teri said...
That is a very pretty dress. I keep thinking about getting this pattern. It is nice to know about the snug factor.
6/13/04 9:58 PM
PVA said...
Thanks for the review. I'm not eager to try something that one has to struggle getting in and out, but it is a very pretty dress. I like the lines for shaping and it looks like you did a very nice job!
6/13/04 10:32 PM
xxx xxx xxx xxx said...
I think your dress looks much nicer than the pattern pic nice fabric too. I hope you end up liking this dress since it is so attractive :)
6/14/04 1:05 AM
AnneM said...
The dress is lovely. Just don't take the dress off, and you will be all set! ;) Thanks for the informative review. Your picture makes me want to get the pattern, but your troubles make me think twice.
6/14/04 6:38 AM
TanyaMT said...
Great review. Good to know it is hard to get over your head. I do like your fabric though. Quite pretty. I just noticed on this dress someone used a fabric with a bit of lycra. I wonder if that would solve the on/off problem, though I note that the pattern doesn't state it requires any stretch.
6/14/04 11:16 AM
CycleGal said...
I think the next time I make this I will use a fabric with a bit of stretch. Wearing this will remind me not to eat too much! Actually its an issue of getting it over my shoulders, which are kind of broad
6/15/04 9:26 AM
SANDI DEVOY said...
this review fits exactly the problems I had with this pattern, next time I will use a fabric with some stretch..meantime I cut off the bottom and made it a elastic waistband skirt
6/19/04 9:24 AM
cynthia w said...
your dress looks way better than the photos. a great summer dress.
6/19/04 1:51 PM
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