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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: M7052+ Gingham hi low peplum
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, pullover tops have bias neck facing, peplum variations, French darts and back keyhole closure with button/thread loop. Narrow hem. A: Sleeveless and bias armhole facings. A, B: Shaped hemline, wrong side shows. B, C: Short sleeves. C: Double-layered peplum and purchased trim. D: Three-quarter length sleeves. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes. Pattern Sizing: 14-22 I cut a 22 D cup 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? I LOVE the different cup sizes…
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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: Sorbetto by Colette + On the bandwagon+Revamp
This pattern is sort of a rite of passage for sewist. I tried it to see for myself what the fuss is/was about and I must admit, it’s a keeper! I don’t know if I would say it’s a “TNT” pattern, but it’s free and it’s a tank so what’s there not to like? This is my second go round, my first go round with the Sorbetto was a disaster. I read somewhere that the pattern was drafted for a C cup so I didn’t do a bust adjustment (I didn’t know how at the time) and I just jumped right in and cut my fashion fabric, ughh! Me and…
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Pattern Review: V9084+ Hot Pink Peplum
I love a pop of color and Hot pink is so girly to me. I originally purchased this pattern before doing my research (checking sewing Pattern Review). No one reviewed it and I couldn’t find anything on it, I almost freaked out! What was I thinking, a beginner taking on a pattern with no cup sizing and a zipper?? I used the left over fabric from my awesome blazer to work this pattern. I chose something with some lycra in the event that it would be too tight eekk!!! lol This is a wearable muslin also because the fabric was flawed and i’m trying to use it up. Pattern…
