Category Archives: New Look

First Project Hemmed with My New Toy Machine

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

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Pattern Review – New Look 6813 Top

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Raglan top with sleeve and neckline variations. Pleated, full skirt in two lengths. I made View A, the scoop neck top Sizing: 6 to 16. I made a 12. Did it look like the photo or drawing when … Continue reading →

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Next Up (Almost Done, Actually)

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I spent much of yesterday cleaning the studio and resetting all my machines. DH said to me “Gee Ann, it looks like your own little sweatshop!” Ha. Ha. Darling. Not funny. He had the good grace to be abashed. I’ll … Continue reading →

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On the Sewing Table

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ve cut out and mostly sewn up the View C top from New Look 6813: I’m making it with a combination of two (sold out, sorry) fabrics that I stole from Gigi’s Post were inspired by Gigi’s Post: First up, … Continue reading →

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Black is Black….

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I got a very sweet note from Miriam the other day. She said, in effect, “Yeah, nice singing and all, Ann, but let’s get down to brass tacks. What did you wear???” Fair question. Concert dress was all black for … Continue reading →

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Oh, I'm Likin' These!

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Gorgeous Fabrics

New Look just came out with their Fall Patterns, and I really like a bunch of them! I think I’m going to pick up these ones when I’m out next: 6729 is a fun top. I think I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – New Look 6521 Top

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Since I finished Barb’s Cosmopolitan Dress early today, and since I had a little time on my hands, I decided to dig into some of the silk jersey I bought at Rosen & Chadick when I was there with Gigi … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – New Look 6429 Dress

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I managed to get some time to sew this weekend, finally! So I decided to make up the classic New Look mock-wrap. This is one of New Look’s blockbuster patterns. There are at least 20 reviews for it on PatternReview, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Sewing Room

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Thanks for letting me vent yesterday. I went back to the sewing room for some therapeutic stitchin’. And I decided to make a top. Last weekend I made a New Look skirt that I reviewed here at PatternReview. Our best … Continue reading →

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