Vogue, Butterick, McCall’s & Simplicity Patterns
I was sitting here here thinking and one thing that REALLY irks me about Vogue, Butterick, McCall's & Simplicity patterns...
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Vogue 1241…A Review
Vogue 1241 Pattern Description: Close-fitting, lined dress Pattern Sizing: 8-16 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? Very easy. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Loved the entire pattern....
Read MoreMcCall’s 6588…A Review
McCall's 6558 Pattern Description: Pullover tops and dresses have elasticized neck/raised (seamed) waist, and narrow hem. A and B: sleeveless. B: applied hem ruffle. A and C: purchased trim. C and D: front and back extend into sleeve (wrong side may show). D: side slits and...
Read MoreVogue 8821 & McCall’s 6611…A Review
This is my take on the neon trend. Vogue 8821 Pattern Description: Very loose-fitting, pullover tunic has princess seams, side slits, narrow hem, back longer than front (wrong side shows), and back neck slit with hook/eye closing. B: stitched hem on sleeves. Purchased bias...
Read MoreButterick 5613…A Review
Butterick 5613 Pattern Description: MISSES' SKIRT AND SASH: Slightly flared, above mid-knee length skirts A, B, C, D have back zipper and waistline variations. A, B: front and back gathers, side seam pockets, waistband and self-sash. B: border prints. C, D: front and...
Read MoreWhen sewing goes wrong… Vogue 8827
I've had a great sewing day. Got several things cut out, finished a jacket, I'm on a ROLL. I sat down to sew: Vogue 8827 In this lovely fabric I picked up in Chicago a couple years ago: Got it ALL cut out, marked my notches got ready to...
Read MoreSimplicity 1872
Simplicity 1872 Pattern Description: Misses' pullover dress in two lengths with tiered skirt or top and tie belt. Pattern Sizing: 14-22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty...
Read MoreButterick 5463…A Review
Butterick 5463 Pattern Description: MISSES' TOP, TUNIC AND SASH: Very loose-fitting, pullover tops A, B, tunics C, D have bateau neckline and stitched hems. A: armhole flounce. B: contrast appliques and ends of sash. C, D: side slits. D: contrast...
Read MoreNew Look 6025…A Review
New Look 6025 Pattern Description: Misses' tunic or top with sleeve variations and tie belt. New Look easy sewing pattern. Pattern Sizing: 8-18 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? ...
Read MoreSewing: Needs vs. Cute
I just cleaned my closet and my dresser drawers. Like REALLY cleaned them out. I have a LOT of clothes but not many basics. I don't NEED another black, white or black & white skirt. I don't NEED another dress. I don't NEED another denim jacket. I don't NEED another...
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