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The Fitting Life: October 2011
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011. New Kwik Sew patterns. Kwik Sew has put out a new batch of patterns and, as usual, there are some excellent choices. Not that the pattern envelopes advertise this excellence. How unstylish can they possibly make a nicely sewn garment look? Let's take a look at the pattern envelope photos and then let's imagine how fabulous the garments really could be. City Dress and Tunic. These are pull on skirts, again no zipper, how easy is that! The long sleeved view is a great on trend ...
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The Fitting Life: July 2011
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011. A little pattern shopping. I really like Onion patterns because they are simple to make and are well drafted. Like Burda Style, they are printed without seam allowances which means I can see the actual shape and size of the pattern piece and can make alterations if I want without having to fiddle with seam allowances. My new sewing room is almost set up just as I want it. A huge dresser was in there that came with the house and it took up way too much room. I sold it thro...A Pur...
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The Fitting Life: May 2011
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Saturday, May 28, 2011. Here is a scrub top I made in spring of 2007 with a cotton print from the chain store Hancock Fabrics. Here is a "Maggy London tokyo special cotton woven" currently on Emma One Sock's site. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. B Black and Sons. As Cute as a Button. A Purple Dress: Stashbusting Sewalong July 2016. Diary of a Sewing Fanatic. The Next Discount for National Sewing Month. Named Evolution Theory Collection - Talvikki Sweater. Stripes, stripes, stripes.
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The Fitting Life: May 2014
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Saturday, May 10, 2014. Sounds like a fairy tale, doesn't it? A scan of my original pattern, I still have it. I have no desire to buy Vogue patterns any more. Or McCall's or Butterick. They are all one big blob anyway and they managed to absorb KwikSew which I also have no desire to buy anymore. Drafting errors, pathetic instructions, weird looking garments when sewn up, there are all kinds of depressing things to be found in the new patterns. Is it my fault that Mr. Rizzo now has that nickname? I am hap...
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The Fitting Life: December 2012
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Pantone declares spring colors. It's not even 2013 yet, winter is still settling in, even the shortest day of the year (here in the northern hemisphere, that is) has not arrived yet and some bossy thing called Pantone has declared what colors we are to wear and live in this coming spring. There is even a "color of the year", like a Miss America chosen and crowned, that reigns over the season's palette. The neutral of linen calms everything and sets it off at the same time.
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The Fitting Life: February 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014. What You Love Tank by Mind, Body and Sew. Nice shapes in the neckline and racer back. And it's a download pattern which means instant gratification. It's the What You Love Tank. At Mind, Body and Sew. Who is that headless sewing room helper? There is a hint in my previous post. More about her later. Today it's all about the What You Love Tank. Labels: Body and Sew. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. B Black and Sons. As Cute as a Button. Did You Make That?
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The Fitting Life: July 2013
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Friday, July 12, 2013. And more for less. Filigree Paisley Cotton Lawn. For $16 plus shipping at Marcy Tilton. Or,. Kimono Voile Paisley Dream Purple. At Fabric.com for $8.98, add a coupon of at least 15% off and free shipping possible. Thursday, July 4, 2013. Knit top using New Look 6108. View C, in a soft rayon knit from Gorgeous Fabrics. Sewn for Ms E, a twenty something friend. No changes were made to the pattern for fit. The front has a facing or half lining that covers the bust area which elimi...
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The Fitting Life: December 2013
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Saturday, December 14, 2013. It is still called a list if there is only one item? I have been eyeing this dressform at The Shop Company. Since I started oogling the above pictured form at The Shop Company they have added an even more affordable model with removable magnetic shoulders. What a good idea! I think I still want the collapsible shoulder one though. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. B Black and Sons. As Cute as a Button. A Purple Dress: Stashbusting Sewalong July 2016. Burda...
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The Fitting Life: July 2014
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Scarf Neck Cardigan by Swoon Patterns. Some interesting styling at the hem and a sweet princess seam for shaping over the bust. So many of these slouchy comfy cardigans are a bit shapeless but this one is just right. The back is pretty plain but it works. The pattern was easy to sew and things fit together well. The instructions are sparse but should get the job done. The best part? It's a free pattern! Get a copy and get sewing! Scarf Neck Cardigan by Swoon Patterns. Pattern Nost...
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The Fitting Life: January 2013
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Sunday, January 27, 2013. Altering my way back to start. A cotton jersey top. It's a comfortable fit scoop neck tee with bell sleeves. I traced a fresh pattern of what I had created through my alterations and stepped back to look. Omigosh, it looked so familiar, what was it? I thought for a while and then remembered one of my favorite patterns ever that I have made nearly a dozen times, Onion 5025 (also appears to be no longer available). Soft and light but far from sheer, a lovely tee shirt fabric.