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  • Another Bomber Jacket- M7100 + Kente Print

    February 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

    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: M7100 + the Bomber Jacket

    January 17, 2017 / 0 Comments

    I had the bright idea to make my mother a gift for her birthday.  I wanted to make a bomber jacket, and she wanted one, so I figured, I’ll do some more unselfish sewing.  This is a wearable muslin as this is my first time making it and there’s tons of errors that I learned from.  My jacket will go much smoother! Here’s a link to the McCall’s sew along here. Pattern Description:   Semi-fitted, unlined jackets have collar, side-front seams, bands, side-front pockets, exposed front zipper contrast panels and sleeves with shoulder dart. A, B, C: Welt pockets. D: Kangaroo pocket.  I made view A. Pattern Sizing:   L-XXL …

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