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Pattern Review: M7185 + the peekaboo 4th of July dress
Sooo, no sure if this pattern hasn’t been reviewed, because the patter gurus knew this would be a an X Rated pattern or what, but I like it! I’ve been looking at this pattern for months, but some accountability, I posted it on social media, saying, “Hey, I’m Making this”! and folks kept me accountable. Overall, I like it and look forward to another view with the full skirt! Here goes.. Pattern Description: Wrap dresses have fitted bodice, French darts, waistband, skirt variations, stitched hem, snap and hook & eye closure. A:Sleeveless and bias facings. B: Rolled, three-quarter length sleeves with button tab. A, B: Mock-bands, semi-fitted skirt, pockets. C:Button waistband, narrow hem on gathered short…
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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: 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: 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…
