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Skirt Wardrobe 1103

I love Textile Studio Patterns. Their designs are classic, elegant and timeless. Skirt Wardrobe 1103 -Pattern Review Pattern Description: Now you can create those simple and pricey skirts you see in ready-to-wear. This pattern contains ...

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  • 30 Apr
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
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  •  2
  • Pattern Review , Skirt , Skirt Wardrobe 1103 , Textile Studio Patterns , Triacetate/poly Blend , Woven

Heathered Charcoal Top

I love this pattern, it makes a great fabric canvas. I made the tunic view E, shortened it and left off the neck ring. Butterick 5528 Pattern Description: Close-fitting, straight tunic E has cap sleeves, stitched hem and neck ring. ...

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  • 27 Nov
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  3
  • B5528 , Butterick , Cotton/Lycra Jersey , TNT , Tops

My First Lekala

My first Lekala pattern and I just love the outcome. This was my test garment, however, it fit perfect without any alterations and quickly became a go-to dress for me. I have worn this dress three times already. Lekala 5860 ...

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  • 09 Oct
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  4
  • Dresses , Knit , L5860 , Lekala , Ponte Knit , TNT , Type-Z Charlie

Pattern mash-up

I’ve been working on my entry for the RTW & Designer Knock-off Contest 2009 hosted by PR. I have been working through a few patterns to pull together the features I need to create my patio dress. Here are the patterns ...

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  • 17 Jul
  • Leah
  • Design , Pattern Reviews
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  • BWOF , BWOF 04-2005-113 , BWOF 04-2005-115 , BWOF 04-2005-125 , Dresses , S3503 , S3918 , Simplicity

Dragon tales

McCall 2335 -Dragon costume. I used Poly Taffeta from Joann’s, fleece, hi-loft batting instead of fiberfill. DS wanted to be Godzilla for Halloween this year so I found this pattern and immediately looked up reviews. I needed to ...

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  • 08 Nov
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  2
  • Costumes , M2335 , McCalls

Yummy pajamas

Kwik Sew 3595, View A, Misses’ pajamas. View A pull-over top has contrast band at bottom edge, and capri style pants have contrast bands at bottom edges of legs. View B has shorts, and top has shaped hemline with ruffle and ...

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  • 06 Jun
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  8 Comments
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  • Flannel Backed Satin , KS3595 , Kwik Sew , Pajamas , Silk

Kimono style

Simplicity 4020 Kimono Top, View D. This pattern calls for stretch knits only. Fabrics recommended: Lightweight double knit, stretch velvet, two way stretch novelty knit fabrics, stretch lace. I used stashed fabric purchased from EOS ...

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  • 03 May
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
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  • KS2908 , Kwik Sew , S4020 , Triple Mesh

Sleeveless Wrap Top

BWOF 01/2008 116 -Wrap top. Tie-bands wrap twice around the waist. This pattern calls for two-way stretch jersey knits only. I used a cut of .99 onionskin that I purchased from Fabric Mart a few seasons ago. It was meant to be a muslin ...

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  • 16 Mar
  • Leah
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  • 2008 Spring SWAP Storyboard , BWOF 01-2008 , BWOF 01-2008-116

Round One with V8151

Vogue 8151 View B -Pullover tops with set in sleeves and call for Lightweight Wool Jersey, Cotton Knits and Interlock. I chose panne velvet. This is the pattern that makes me happy, then mad, then happy, then mad. I am going to figure ...

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  • 10 Jan
  • Leah
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Redrafted top -added underbust band

Simplicity 4589 -Scooped or squared neckline tops in 6 views which pullover (no zipper in any view) and call for lightweight fabric such as laundered cotton, challis, crepe back satin, jacquared, laundered silk, rayon, gauze, double ...

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  • 12 Aug
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  9 Comments
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  • S4589
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