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Pattern Review: M7096 + Gored Skirt
Pattern Description: Semi-Fitted skirt with waistband gores and side zipper. I sewed View A. Pattern Sizing: 14-22 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, the instructions are clear and straight forward. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love the ease of the pattern and the gores, gores make for good fitting for the hip area Fabric Used: Stretch bottom weight fabric Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: This is a straight forward pattern with a good amount of design ease. Because I used a stretch…
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Pattern Review: M7135 + Jumpsuit
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, unlined shrug has front extending into back collar and shaped hemline, wrong side shows. Pullover dress and pull-on, wide-legged jumpsuit have close-fitting, mock-wrap, blouson bodice, elasticized waist, side pockets and belt. B: Mock-wrap skirt. I made view C Pattern Sizing: 18w-24W I cut the 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? I like the ease of the pattern, it comes together quickly. I also like how much design ease is built it, it…
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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…
