Category Archives: Patterns

And the Insane Crotch Award Goes To…

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

…These Burda Shorts. I made the Bermuda Shorts and I’m just not feeling the love for them. I think they will be cute in the Larry Bird shortie shorts, but the crotch needs some serious adjusting for me. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Larry Bird Shorts!

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Is it totally ridiculous that a woman of a certain age (me) wants to make these Burda shorts? I love them! Now I grant you, they aren’t something I’d wear to church or to a parent-teacher meeting. They bring back … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Vogue 1089 Badgley Mishka Dress

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Well, you’ve already seen it on, but here’s the full review…. Pattern Description: From Vogue’s website – MISSES’ DRESS: Close-fitting, lined, flared dress has princess seams, midriff with assorted beads and invisible zipper closing. Above mid-knee length. Sizing: 8-22. I … Continue reading →

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Work is Progressing on the Dress

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

I heard back from the Etsy vendor. She’s been having health issues (what the hell is going on these days?) so she’s behind on getting things out. I decided to use another pattern that I have in my stash, Vogue … Continue reading →

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I Think I Found the Pattern

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Thank you to my evil friend Phyllis, I just bought This Pattern from Etsy: I think that will look fabulous in the silk/cotton floral! I’m not a ribbon-in-the-back gal so I may forego that design detail, but I love the … Continue reading →

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Rethinking that Decision

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

I pulled the Tracy Reese pattern out and started analyzing it. I may rethink it now. There are 16 pattern pieces for the main dress. That’s not a problem in itself, but after looking at them, I’m afraid the floral … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the Technical Drawing!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

I was thinking about a comment I made in my post about what to wear to my next session. It’s about this Burda, and I said that it gets more interesting when you look at the technical drawing. The dress … Continue reading →

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What Next, What Next?

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Now, of course, I start to stress about what to wear to the final chemo session in 3 weeks. Whatever it is, I want it to be springy and I want to wear it with my pink wig. I have … Continue reading →

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Big 4 Patterns – Are They Really That Bad?

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

In the comments section of my last post, GwenSews wrote, “I’m glad to hear a good review of one of the Big 4 patterns, since they get a lot of bad press.” Which got me thinking – are patterns from … Continue reading →

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Three Down, One to Go

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

This is for Maureen, the percussionist. Because she’s constantly whacking something, she doesn’t like anything on her arms, so I made her a halter top. This is based on Vogue 8095. I want to see it on her. I may … Continue reading →

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