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Pattern Review: Madison Cardigan by Style Sew Me
I need another cardigan like I need a hole in my head! Where did that saying come from lol? I have a few ready to wear cardigans and a few handmade cardigans, I really didn’t need another but this one was soo cute! I’m less picky about big 4 patterns because of their sale price, but I wanted to try this one, it was long and it had a nice curved center front. Style Sew Me is an indie company, small woman owned, minority business. The product is good and she was having a sale. I took the opportunity to try something different, from someone different and added a piece…
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DIY Fanny Pack- Annie Pack Review
I’ve been looking around for a waist purse, fanny pack , whatever you want to call it for a few weeks. I knew I wanted to make something so I went on the hunt for a pattern. My first choice is big four when looking for patterns because there’s always a sale and I’m cheap frugal. I purchased a McCall’s pattern, but the directions were confusing and it didn’t get good reviews. I’m not really a purse maker so I need a bit of hand holding and when I need hand holding I go Indie. I tend to carry too much stuff in my purse thus hurting my shoulder, I…
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Pattern Review: Blackwood Cardigan- Wearable Muslin
It’s fall and I’m looking to replace my worn out cardigans from last season. I’m not sure, but many of my cardigans look a little beat up these days. I actually wear cardigans all year long because I work indoors and the A/C is always on Arctic so mine need to be replaced more often! I wanted to try something new, as if I needed another pattern, right? So I picked the Blackwood cardigan up during a sale. I really like the modern feel to the cardigan, close fitting, two different views and it’s an Indie pattern. Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan can be found here. Here are some of my…
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Pattern Review: The Saldana t-shirt
Alright! I usually only post once a week, but I had to let you know about Sew Sew Def Magazine’s PDF top, The Saldana. Sometimes when I post a picture of something I’ve made, people have lots of questions so I’m writing a quick review on my first impressions of the pattern. I like magazines, but I usually don’t buy them because they start to collect dust and I rarely go back through them. I don’t know here lately, I’ve been looking at Vogue magazine and other sewing magazines for tips, inspiration, etc. When the SEW Sew Def magazine came out, I purchased it, why, because it’s a PDF…
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Pattern Review: Cashmerette Upton dress
Can I just say, I love this dress! I just finished the Cashmerette Upton Dress! I think like everyone else who has made this dress, I was skeptical of sizing, I guess we can blame that on the fit issues most have with commercial patterns. I don’t have many Indie patterns because commercial patterns are available and cheap. You can’t beat $1.99, I’m not bashing commercial patterns, I have over 400, I know, I know, most I haven’t made, and many of them I purchased for a dollar. There are some really good ones in my stash so I can’t say they are worthless. As I grow as a sewer/…
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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…
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Pattern Review: Lindy Petal Skirt from Itch to Stitch **Free Pattern**
When I get frustrated with a pattern, I try and step away and work on something else to boost my confidence. I’m working on a dress that has princess seams and I need to do a FBA. I did a muslin, tissue fit and all, and it’s still wonky. While in one of my Facebook sewing groups, someone posted a link to this free pattern. I’d never worked with a PDF pattern, but it said easy and FREE so I saved it. This is my “wearable” muslin and review. Pattern Description: Lindy Petal Skirt is a simple knit pencil skirt with an elastic waistband. It features two overlapping curved front…
