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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: 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: M6886 + The everything knit dress x 2
I know some of these patterns have been around forever, but I just sew enjoy discovering the patterns that EVERYONE loves. There are some patterns that just do no wrong and this is one of them. An easy knit with variations and easy construction. I know it’s a bit lazy, but I also enjoy these patterns because all the “bugs” have been worked out of them. You see so many variations, so many sizes, and shapes wearing them, they are like wrap dresses, they look good on everyone. I try to add something fresh and new to each pattern, but with this one, I made it as is and didn’t…
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Pattern Review: V9021- Revamped
I’m a firm believer in doing things right. So, I went back through some of my reviews to figure out if I could improve on them before moving on to new patterns. Some patterns where hard for me, but now after a little practice, they don’t seam so scary. Also, with using the forums on Pattern review, I’ve learned a lot about fitting and how to be happy with what I’ve made. So, this pattern is one of the first I reviewed. My biggest mistake was not finishing it and figuring out what the problem was, I chalk that up to inexperience. The next mistake was putting the dress on…
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Pattern Review: V9075 The little pattern that could
I’ve been eyeing this pattern for a while, so when one of my Facebook groups chose it as a sew along, I was happy. As a beginner I almost didn’t sew this up, because I had to do an FBA on princess seams, which I’ve never done and line a bodice. I’m happy I tried it and, I’m happy with the results although it’s still not perfect. I learned a lot about fitting, princess seams, reading muslins etc. Pattern Description: Dress or jumpsuit has close-fitting, lined bodice with princess seams, side pockets, stitched hem and back zipper. Wide-legged, pleated pants or Dress variations. I made view A Pattern Sizing: 14-22…
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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…
