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Pattern: McCall’s 5523 Skirt (View D) Pattern Description: Straight skirt, mid-knee length, has side zipper and faced waistline; skirt D has two lower back flounces. Fabric: fashion fabric–brown tropical-weight worsted wool; underlining–brown rayon. Notions: 7″ invisible zipper Overall: This was a very easy skirt to put together. I cut out the same exact pieces of…

Just wanted to post some pictures of my Hot Patterns jewelry roll.  It’s a free pattern found on Fabric.com.  This is a cute idea, but the pattern needed tweaking.  I don’t really care for the use of prepackaged bias tape; it’s very stiff and kind of changes the feel of the jewelry roll.  If I…

I finished the dress last night. I had already done a bulk of the work earlier in the week, and I just had hemming left. The sizing of this caftan was crazy huge; I had to take the sides in two inches each and take in under the arm about three inches. But now the…

Pattern Description: Simplicity 2812 Project Runway Collection Misses Lined Jacket Pattern Sizing: 4–12. I made a 10. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes! Were the instructions easy to follow? I was actually going to use Sandra Betzina technique of bagging the lining, but this requires…

Pattern Description: “This stylised floral print could have been designed by Andy Warhol! A slim silhouette tapers slightly in at the hem to emphasize feminine curves, and charming side slits let you walk freely.” Pattern Sizing: 36-44. I made a size 38. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were…

Pattern Vogue 1027 Dress Pattern Description: Calf length dress has semi-fitted, pleated and lapped bodice, bias skirt with inseam pockets and stitched hems. Pattern Sizing: 6-12, 14-22. I made an 8 (instead of my usual 12. This pattern does run large!). I’m so proud of myself. I traced out my 8 instead of cutting it,…