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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: M6558 + floral off the shoulder dress
Hi Friends! Well, yes, I jumped on the off the shoulder bandwagon! I didn’t know how I would like this style on me since, well, I don’t have the shapeliest shoulders, but I love it. This is my wearable muslin and I will be making some of the other views or this view in a African print ( ughh, can’t get off this bandwagon of African prints!) I found this vintage leather belt in a consignment shop and it really set’s the dress off. Pattern Description: Pullover tops and dresses have elasticized neck/raised (seamed) waist and narrow hem. A, B, E: Strapless. B: Applied hem ruffle. A, C: Purchased trim.…
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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: M7313 + knit dress
Pattern Description: Pullover dresses have neckline variations, close-fitting bodice, elasticized waist, and narrow hem. B, D, F: Stitched hem on sleeves. Pattern Sizing: 18w-24w. I cut a 22w 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? The ease of the pattern and no zippers! Fabric Used: Mesh lace from Hobby Lobby Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added two inches to the bodice back and front pieces but, I only needed an inch for the bodice front and back. It…
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Pattern Review: M7096 + Gored Skirt
Pattern Description: Semi-Fitted skirt with waistband gores and side zipper. I sewed View A. 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, the instructions are clear and straight forward. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love the ease of the pattern and the gores, gores make for good fitting for the hip area Fabric Used: Stretch bottom weight fabric Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: This is a straight forward pattern with a good amount of design ease. Because I used a stretch…
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Pattern Review: M7135 + Jumpsuit
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, unlined shrug has front extending into back collar and shaped hemline, wrong side shows. Pullover dress and pull-on, wide-legged jumpsuit have close-fitting, mock-wrap, blouson bodice, elasticized waist, side pockets and belt. B: Mock-wrap skirt. I made view C Pattern Sizing: 18w-24W I cut the 22w 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 like the ease of the pattern, it comes together quickly. I also like how much design ease is built it, it…
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Pattern Review: M7121 + Plus size contest submission
Hi there! This is my very first sewing pattern review contest submission and I’m super excited! After the reviews I received from my Facebook groups, I decided to enter this piece into the contest and start a blog! I know, what a big jump! Well, I decided to blog to keep track of my progress and the processes/ adjustments I’m learning to get better at sewing. I just thought it would be later on when I got “better” at sewing. The pattern review could only be so long so I knew it was time to start putting things down so I can see them. I had a few fitting issues,…
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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…
