Category Archives: Patterns

Pattern Review: McCalls 6707 Fashion Star Pants

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: “MISSES’ PANTS: Semi-fitted, tapered pants (below waist) have contour waistband, side front pockets, side back seams, mock fly zipper and hook & eye closure. A: edgestitched crease.” I made view A, without the edgestitched crease. Sizing: 6-22. I … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review: Vogue 8742 Dress (OOP)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Close fitting dress, sized for knits, has shoulder princess seams and ruched side-front panels. Sizing: 8-22. I made a 12. Fabric Used: Cotton/Lycra Jersey in Plum (sold out, sorry) from Gorgeous Fabrics. This is the same fabric I … Continue reading →

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Eva Addendum, and Next Up

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Sherril commented on the fact that the gathers in my Eva top seemed to pretty much disappear. Here’s a picture of the pattern pieces for the bodice front and the neckband: As you can see, the pattern piece for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, StyleArc, Vogue | 6 Comments

Marfy Has a New Website!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Mary Beth at The Stitchery posted about this earlier, but I wanted to let my readers know as well. Marfy has seriously upgraded their website, and it’s a great improvement! For those who may be unfamiliar, Marfy patterns are high-fashion, … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review: Paco Peralta’s Apron Skirt

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

What happens when the boss lady comes down with the galloping crud and goes to work hacking up a lung? Let me tell you. The elves get all “go home and rest, we can take care of everything here.” So … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Vogue 8795 Marcy Tilton Jacket

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, unlined jacket has collar, left front extending into drape and stitched hems. A: purchased decorative hook/eye tape for closing. A and C: right front and right collar edges may be cut on selvage, wrong side of fabric … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Tricksy Fabrics – Pattern Review: StyleArc Paula Dress

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Before I even begin, let me tell you about my late afternoon yesterday. See this? See the address where the SWAT team set up? Yeah, that’s my building. Fortunately, I wasn’t there. I didn’t feel very well yesterday, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Patterns, Reviews, StyleArc | 19 Comments

Pattern Reviews, Sort Of – Gala Dress Finished!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I can’t believe it. The gala is 4 weeks from today, and for the first time ever I’ve finished my outfit well in advance. This year I decided to go for comfort and ease over couture. I’ve made both of … Continue reading →

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The Advantage of Single Layer Layout, and Pattern Review – StyleArc Samantha Top

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Today was one of those days where there was nothing much to do, waiting for other things to happen, if you get my meaning. So I took advantage of the free time to sew myself another StyleArc pattern. This time … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Paco Peralta Draped Top

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Subtitle: Paco Peralta – Patterns for the Sophisticated Woman Pattern Description: From Paco’s Etsy store: Sleeveless blouse with draped front; it can be made of silk or similar fabrics, including stretch fabrics (knits). The pattern is simple and easy to … Continue reading →

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