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Member since 11/30/04
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Posted on: 7/1/05 8:22 AM ET
I saw a mag article about patterns from L. J. Designs. So I went over there online and looked at them. They really looked interesting and so-o-o good for maybe a beginning student to work from. Anyone here ever work with these patterns? That jacket one looks like a beginner could sew relatively easy.

Also, they had a neat list of what type and where to use stay tapes.
Bias stay tape:
Curved necklines, hem edges
Arm hole control
Knit shoulder stay

Straight stay tape:
V-neck control
Roll lines
Shoulder stay on woven fabrics

I really should use stay tape more often when I sew. I only ever really use it on low cut necklines.


  
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Posted on: 7/1/05 9:59 AM ET
I have some of the patterns but have only ever made one item (the Sassy Jacket). I thought it was well drafted. The instructions were decent though she does use industrial methods. Lyla is tall so short people really need to check lengths carefully.
  
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Posted on: 7/1/05 2:45 PM ET
Thanks for your input. Maybe the instructions being industrialish wouldn't be good for a beginner sewer. I should just get one and see what is what. I guess I was just being cheap.


  
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