Category Archives: Reviews

McCall 6506 v.2 – Hana Honey version

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I have been busier than the proverbial one-armed paper hanger recently, what with DS the elder’s impending graduation, traveling to the Haute Couture Club of Chicago’s fashion show, working about 70 hours a week, and just doing “stuff”. So I … Continue reading →

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Not So Much of a Pattern Review – Simplicity 5581 Men’s Top

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ve made this pattern many, many times, but not recently. It’s one of DH’s favorites, and my go-to pattern for Aloha shirts for him. I’ll spare you too many details, since it’s a repeat, but here’s the Reader’s Digest version … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Karen Walking Shorts

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Stylish, comfortable walk short with side angled pocket, belts loops and optional jetted back pockets. Can I just tell you? One of my favorite things about StyleArc patterns, besides the superb drafting, is learning new sewing dialect. No … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – BurdaWOF 08-2011 121 Tunic

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Ah, Burda, how you taunt me. Every time I am tempted to make one of your patterns, I am confronted with your spaghetti bowl of patterns that I have to trace off. And then I have to add seam allowances. … Continue reading →

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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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Butterick 5678 v.2 – The Lacier Sibling

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Stop the presses! A miracle has happened – Ann actually repeated a pattern. No kidding! I loved my Butterick 5678 shirt so much, I decided to do a second version. It came to me when I was finishing up the … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Vogue 8825 Dress

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Subtitle: Never Give Up; Never Surrender! (Can anyone name the reference? 100 points on the nerd scale if you can!) Several people have made this dress. The version that inspired me most was Cennetta’s fabulous version from late fall. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Butterick 5678 Shirt

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE SHIRT AND SASH: Semi-fitted shirt has shoulder princess seams and stitched hems. B: button tab belt carriers. C: roll up option with button tab on sleeve. A/B, C, D cup sizes. I made view B, with … 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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Pattern Review: My Perfect LBD – Vogue 8787

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I saw Mimi G.’s review and I decided I really liked the look, so I picked it up. I realized recently that since I lost a little weight, I needed a new LBD, and I figured this would fit the … Continue reading →

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