Category Archives: Reviews

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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Pattern Review – StyleArc Eva Knit Top

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From StyleArc’s website – This staple piece is a great wardrobe builder with comfort and style. Soft gathers over the bust stitched into the neck band makes this top very flattering for all sizes. 3/4 length sleeves allows … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review: StyleArc Ann Tee Top, Plus a Tutorial and Miscellany

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

About every two to three years, all my winter tops decide to commit mass suicide. Right on schedule, these past couple of weeks I’ve been finding holes in my tops, and some of them have just plain ol’ worn out … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review: Vogue 8663 Dress

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Dresses A, B have fitted, pleated bodice, front neckline finished with bias tape, back zipper, flared skirt and stitched hems. A: armholes finished with bias tape. B: three-quarter length sleeves and purchased belt. Sizing: 6-22. I made a … 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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Pattern Review – Sewaholic Renfrew Top

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From Sewaholic’s website, “The perfect basic tee! The Renfrew Top is a fitted knit top with sleeve and neckline variations. View A has long sleeves and a scoop neckline. View B has short sleeves and a deep V … 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 →

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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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