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Carving out a deeper V

Kwik Sew 3115: I made this top last year and thought the v-neck was too high. Pulling it back out this year was a good thing as I’ve learned enough to deepen the v with some confidence. I deepened the v-neck by holding up the ...

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  • 21 Jul
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  2 Comments
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  • 2007 PR SWAP , Cotton Interlock , Knit , KS3115 , KS3115-v_neck , Kwik Sew , TNT , Tops , Workout Wear

Slinky top

McCall 4664 Out of Print pattern includes hooded jacket, pullover top, halter top, pull-on pants and skull cap. I chose View B pullover top but have my eye on the jacket 🙂 I like the high armsyce in this top especially. No gaping in ...

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  • 13 Jul
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  4 Comments
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  • 2007 PR SWAP , M4664

Button-front straight skirt

McCall 5330 Skirt A has front button closure, topstitched waistband and carriers. Pattern suggests Cotton Blends, Poplin, Gabardine, Lightweight Linen, Damask, Denim. I like the styling of the button-front straight skirts (pencil ...

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  • 11 Jul
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  5 Comments
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  • 2007 PR SWAP , M5330

Halter kick

Vogue 8390 Wrap front top is gathered at left side. Three views: A is a halter, B is short sleeve top, C is below elbow length sleeve top. Pattern recommends cotton knits, matte jersey and interlock. I have a thing for halters right ...

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  • 10 Jul
  • Leah
  • Pattern Reviews
  •  3 Comments
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  • 2007 PR SWAP , V8390

2007 SWAP storyboard

The PR SWAP is almost underway! It shall consist of 11 pieces and must be completed by the end of July. Here is my storyboard. The pieces shown represent an effort to stop reading about sewing and actually do it! This is my goal. ...

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  • 28 Apr
  • Leah
  • SWAP
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  • 2007 PR SWAP
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