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Pattern Review: V1473+ The barganista Challenge
Ok, let me tell you ’bout this dress! First, why this dress? Well, Pattern Review has contests every month and I try and catch a few of them throughout the year to help stretch myself in regards to the things I sew. Recently, I sewed some active wear, thanks to the active wear contest, you can see that review here. But about this dress, I made this dress as a part of the Barganista contest, where you are recreating a designer look on the cheap. I looked around and I just didn’t know what I wanted to make so I changed my focus a bit, I changed what I was…
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Pattern Review: V9197 + Floral dress
I feel like a sewing maniac! I’ve tried to complete one garment a week and get me a few things for spring sewn up, I have spring fever! Florals are always appropriate for this time of year so when browsing the web for fabric, I tend to look for florals and nice bold colors and prints. I’m also going to a brunch in early April and I wanted something really pretty to wear that I made. I’ve trying a few patterns and I’m not in love with any of the one’s I’ve tried. I will need to pick something soon because I don’t want to wait until the last minute.…
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Pattern Review: M7566 + the cape dress
I got the bright idea to try a pattern before the gurus at Pattern Review get a hold to it. What was I thinking? It has been cold her in the Carolina’s, well everywhere actually, it was winter then spring, now it’s winter again! I want to wear a sundress!!! OK, tantrum over, but really, why is it so cold? I’m trying to stay consistent with my sewing and actually make stuff that I will wear. So I’m wearing this dress around the house with my white sandals, because its 50 degrees outside. I think this dress will get lots of wear, I’m not in love with the dress, but…
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Remake of B5211+ the dress
I have so many things I want to make and the newness and potential of each pattern calls to me. The rational side of me says, make as many of this one pattern as you can so you can move on to something else. The impulsive side says, cut them all, make them all now!! lol I try not to listen to the irrational side, I always rush through the garments and I end up hating my makes. This time, I erred on the rational side this month and made multiple views of this pattern before putting it away. I know there are some sewist who make a pattern once…
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Pattern review: M6884+ THe mock wrap dress
I don’t know why I’m now making this dress but I really like it! I saw Brittany J. Jones’ sew along on YouTube and I didn’t understand how she made six, but now I know. I purchased some Polyester interlock knit from Walmart, with the intention of using it as a muslin. The fabric is semi- opaque and polyester so not breathable but I like the print. I’ve joined a few sewing groups and in one we are sewing florals so this was a good time to try this pattern out. On to the review: Pattern Description: Close-fitting, pullover, mock-wrap dresses have right front variations, tie ends and narrow…
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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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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: 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…
