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Ankara and Vogue 9197
You can tell in the picture the waist seam is too high Soo, I started working on my bodice block and I think I got it perfected, or at least very close. I’ve made V9197 before and you can read about the original review here. I was sort of new to fit and made these adjustments to the original. I think I’m ready to trace my block/slopers (side dart and princess seam) onto oak tag for future use. I converted the bodice to a princess seam and I really like it. The boss was like “ohh that’s nice and you have a bulls eye on your skirt?” Well, damn, pattern…
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Pattern Review:B5211+ dress hack= Tunic
Sometimes you just want something easy to sew, this is it. I’m learning how to fit the flat pattern and make design adjustments. I made this tunic and a dress on Saturday and I like the way both turned out. This is an oldie but goodie pattern that has been reviewed 40+ times on pattern Review. Pattern Description: Dresses have back neck opening with button and thread loop closure, extended shoulders, side pockets and topstitching detail. A: Front upper and lower sections. B: Self-belt. C: Gathered sleeve with elastic casing, length 2″ above mid-knee. I made view bPattern Sizing:16-24 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done…
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Another Bomber Jacket- M7100 + Kente Print
This is my second time making this bomber jacket and well, I’m not sure it will be my last. There are so many patterns I only make once, and for me that seems like such a waste. I like simple patterns I can reused again and again. I have over 300 patterns and well, I think I can probably get rid of half of them (gasp) I know, but if I were truthful, I think I could and should purge the pattern stash. I belong to a number of sewing groups on Facebook and like book clubs, they help me to try different things and stay on track. I also…
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Pattern Review: S8054+ Denim vest
I think this year, I need to go through my patterns and either attempt to make them all or get rid of some of them. I made this vest as a way to use up some of my stash, I though a denim vest would be versatile. I really like the vest, but as my wearable muslin, there are some adjustments that need to be made to get it to where I love it. I think a Crepe might drape nicely and is one of the recommended fabrics. A light weight Chambray might be nice also. Anyway, I like the fact that I don’t have to do an FBA so…
