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Pattern Review: S1202+ SewStylish Raglan sleeves
The one thing I like about sportswear is that it can be dressed up or down and it can be mixed and matched. I love when my clothes work double duty. It’s nice to have items for special occasions, but more often than not I’m looking for a workhorse in my wardrobe, something that can be used in multiple ways and is easy to make, is that too much to ask? When I first started sewing I wanted easy, then I wanted complicated, now I’m back to easy, that looks complicated lol. This is a wearable muslin, I’m practicing on slippery fabric and I have lots of drag/tug marks on…
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 1363+ Easy breezy top
Pattern Description: easy-to-sew top has high low hemline with options for short raglan sleeves, cold-shoulder detail or sleeveless. create interest that flatters any body type using color blocking. back has key hole button closure. I made view D.Pattern Sizing:XXS-XXLDid it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?YesWere the instructions easy to follow?YesWhat did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I like the loose fit, how easy it was to sew and the sleeve variationsFabric Used:Rayon Challis Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:* I cut a 22 or XL at the neck and graded to a 24 or a little less than…
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 8138 + straps and African print
Oh my goodness, am I obsessed with African prints or what? This is my wearable muslin and I like it. A quick sew with some possibilities. I don’t know about my expression, it must be the heat! Pattern Description: Misses separates. Create an edgy look that is easy to sew. Includes tunic with cap sleeve & waist belt with d-ring fastener, high low hem tunic, midi length tunic with high slits, & pull-on pants with yoke and pocket.. Pattern Sizing: 14-22 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, very! What did you…
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Pattern Review: S1072 + patterned knit skirt
Don’t love when your projects look like you did a lot of work? I do, but I have to admit, it’s all in the print. It’s nice to have a fitted lined skirt, but it’s also nice to operate with an elastic waist! I know right, who would have thought that an elastic waist could look so chic? This is my TNT knit skirt pattern and i’m happy I discovered it. There are so many things you can do with this so have fun. Pattern Description: Misses’ Easy to Sew knit pants, skirt and top. Dress up a simple sweatshirt with contrasting fabric in sequins or add jewels or…
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Pattern Review: S1461 + The floral princess
Picking the right floral print can be tricky for me sometimes. Do I want a large print or small, do I want realistic looking flowers or no? The options are endless, but very common for spring and summer. One of my pet peeves is fit, and I love tunics because they are comfy, but sometimes you can step over into “ill fitted”. I wanted something that was semi fitted and would look good after wearing it all day. I found what I was looking for in this multi cup sized tunic pattern. I see so many possibilities with this, but I also see some issues. Read on… Pattern Description: Misses’/…
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Pattern Review: S1421+ #TBCSewalong
As I patiently awaited the results of the plus size contest on Sewing Pattern Review, I kept shuffling threw my patterns to see what I wanted to sew next. Ughh, I keep buying patterns, but I can only sew so fast and I feel like I’m being over taken! While cruising Facebook, one of the bloggers I follow was having a sew along for a blazer. Yay, something already in my stash and one of my favorite items of clothing. One of the reasons I start sewing was to learn how to alter my fitted blazers, so this was perfect. For more info on the sew along, check out…
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Pattern Review: S1653 my inner DVF
Hi All, I’m on a role, here’s a pattern review for a wrap dress. I channeled my inner DVF and got to it. I am making this again in a nicer fabric, but I think I may want to adjust the pleated wrap portion of the bodice. The wrap dress is truly a flattering dress for all women, regardless of size/shape. Fabric: ITY Jersey from Fabric.com Pattern Description: Misses & Plus Size Amazing Fit knit dress in knee or calf length, surplice front with ties & 3/4, cap or flutter sleeves. Individual patterns for slim, average & curvy fit & B, C, D cup sizes for miss & C-DD…
