Monthly Archives: March 2015

Burda 7746 – Muslin

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’m declaring partial victory on these pants….I’m tired of making muslins!  For the wardrobe contest, I plan to use this pattern for two pant version and I think I’ll be able to make last minute changes on the fly.  I … Continue reading →

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Burda 7746 – Pants and Burda 6764 – Top. A tale of two tests!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

In preparation for the wardrobe contest, I’ve been making some tests today!  Doing this isn’t exactly my favorite thing to do, but I’ve had enough failures to know that it’s necessary! First up was Burda 7746, a now out of … Continue reading →

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Jalie 3352 – The Dolman Top

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

This pattern is quickly moving into my list of top favorites! You know, the ones you’d grab if the house was on fire and the family and pets were out and you still had enough time to do it and … Continue reading →

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The Wardrobe Plan, a work in process

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

But…I almost have it done!!!!!!  I may swap around some of the colors, but I’m pretty set with the patterns.  I’ve made most of them before, except for the new Burda top, the mccalls top and the Burda pants.  I decided … Continue reading →

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Am I crazy???

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Pattern review is having a wardrobe contest and I’ve decided to join!  It starts on April 1 and you have SIX weeks to sew EIGHT items.   Your wardrobe is made up of 9 items total, the 8 you make … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew 3179 and Butterick 4989

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Awhile ago, I made Kwik Sew 3179 in a cream for me.    Here’s a link to the PR review.  http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/88279.   I liked the top, but I never really work it.  I didn’t have a tank for under it … Continue reading →

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