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Pattern Review: S8219+ Faux Fur Vest
Faux fur is all the rage, I think. I see it everywhere, but I didn’t jump right on the bandwagon. The faux fur garments I’ve seen in the stores are nice, but to furry, if that makes sense. The pile (fur) is usually too long and furry like a dog. I guess I like the idea of faux fur but not all of the fur. I found this faux fur, mixed media type fabric at Joann’s; its fur was pretty short and it had some nice dimension to it, I really like it. So, here’s to the not so furry, faux fur vest… Pattern Description: This lined vest sized…
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Pattern Review: M7195 + the perfect fit.
I have worked out the kinks in this top and I really like the fit. I guess I like tunics, because I want to make this longer. I was getting worried, because I couldn’t get the neckline right but I’m happy I stuck with it. I’ve already reviewed M7195 but these are the changes I made to this version: I did a 1 inch cheater FBA, I graded from between XL and XXL to normal size 24 at bust, waist and hem. I did a small round back adjustment to get a better shoulder fit and I eased the fullness into the neckband and that didn’t work, I had to…
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Pattern Review: M7505 + 2nd times a charm
This is the final product after I worked out all the bugs of the wearable muslin. I really like the fit of this dress. I adjusted the waist as it was a little too loose on my body type and I didn’t account for the increase to the sleeve in the flounce so it’s a little tight, but I still love it. The hem is not straight, sort of wavy and the polyester didn’t press as good as I liked, but overall I’m very happy with this sew. Pattern Description: Semi-fitted through the bust dresses have back zipper, French darts and long trumpet sleeves. B: Lace overlay. I made…
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Pattern Review: M7020 + the knit oversized tunic
I pretty late on sewing this pattern. I think there should be a list out there of the top 10 things to sew or some sort of checklist so I don’t miss these tried and true patterns. I find myself going back to the “best of” by year on the Sewing Pattern Review site. As a newer sewer, it’s helpful to look at those patterns, because most of the “bugs” have been worked out and there are usually tutorials, sew a longs or reviews to help. I’m learning what alterations I need to make and how to work those into tissue fittings, but that’s still hit or miss with me.…
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Pattern Review: M7505+ the dress
This is my wearable muslin and a case of over fitting. This dress is wonderful and simple, I started messing with getting the fit closer and closer, until it was too close and the sleeve wouldn’t fit right. I serged before putting the sleeve so there wasn’t much seam allowance for me to mess with but that’s what I get for not leaving well enough alone. I have already made adjustments and cut this out to be sewn again. Lesson learned, measure before sewing, spread measurement over all seams equally and baste. Pattern Description: Semi-fitted through the bust dresses have back zipper, French darts and long trumpet sleeves. B: Lace…
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Pattern Review: M7195 + pullover top
I really like this top, but not so much the fit in the armscye. This is a wearable muslin but I’m having a time reading the muslin’s for how to fix the fit. I have cut this out again with some adjustments to the back and armscye, fingers crossed it works out. Pattern Description: Loose-fitting, pullover tops have neck and sleeve bands, French darts and hemline variations. A: Short sleeves. A, B: Narrow hem. B: Shaped hemline (wrong side shows). B, C, D: Long sleeves. C, D: Hem bands. Made view B Pattern Sizing: 16-26, I cut a 22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern…
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Pattern Review: M7255 + Cotton and knit poncho
I have fiddled with this pattern at least four times. I’ve made this for someone and my daughter loved this print so much, she stole it from me! but It’s super cute, quick and easy. Pattern Description: Pullover ponchos have neckline variations and narrow hem. A, B, C: Cowl-neck collar. B, D: Kangaroo pockets. E: Self-belt. D, E, F: Single-layer hood, wrong side shows, and purchased drawstring. I made view E Pattern Sizing: 16-26, I cut the 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 What did you particularly like or dislike…
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 1072 + Sweatshirt and velvet
I love this sweatshirt, I don’t know why I haven’t made this yet but I see so much potential in this pattern. Don’t you love comfort? This was my Thanksgiving day outfit and it was super comfy. 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 studs. Pair this top with a simple knit skirt or pants for a casual everyday office look. I made view D Pattern Sizing: 16-24 I cut a 22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? …
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Pattern Review: B6367- Tunic
I love super easy patterns that don’t make me cuss! But me and sleeves are not friends! I almost slapped this project because my sleeve would not act right. This is a versatile See and Sew pattern found here, that is great for beginners. I’m Pattern Description: Pullover tunic (semi-fitted through bust) has neck and asymmetrical hemline variations, long sleeves, and narrow hem. A: Left side slit and V-neckline. B: Wrong side shows on hemline and scoop neckline. I made view A. Pattern Sizing: 18w-32w, I cut a straight 22w Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes Were the…
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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…
