Category Archives: Patterns

Pattern Review – Vogue 8593

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Pattern Description: From Vogue Pattern’s website – Fitted, tapered dresses A, B, C, mid-knee length, have pleated front neckline and darted back with zipper. A: sleeveless, finished with purchased bias tape. B: below elbow length sleeve. C: full length sleeve. … Continue reading →

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Some Progress

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Things have been going a little slower than I had hoped on the Vogue dress, thanks mostly to kids being on vacation and demanding to be entertained needing things to do. But I have made some progress. Here’s the dress … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere in Ann-Land

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Gorgeous Things

Can I just tell you how happy I am to get back to my sewing machine? I sewed up the muslin of the bodice for Vogue 8593. I started out with a size 12, rather than my usual size 14. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I can’t say I’ll be terribly sorry to bid adieu to 2009. It was a wildly uneven year. From great highs to great lows, and lots of stuff in between. But it ended on a high note, in more ways … Continue reading →

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I Found the Skirt Pattern!

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Burda 8467. It looks a little unspectactular in this photo, but it’s perfect for what I want. I’ll change it up a little. I’m going to cut 3 layers of the chiffon for it. I may, depending on how much … Continue reading →

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OMG – I’m in LOVE with this Coat!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

How intensely fabulous is this?? The bag isn’t too shabby either, but I lurve this coat! I may just have to start tracing it off. It’s in the current (October 2009) issue of Burda magazine, which just arrived in my … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 3503, Version 2

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

We have finally started having summer weather here in New England! Today we’re waiting for Hurricane Bill to pass by. He’s supposed to go about 200 miles to the east of Boston, and the weather is pretty soupy right now. … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – McCalls 5847 Shirt Dress

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Pattern Description: From McCalls’ website – “MISSES’ SHIRTDRESSES IN THREE LENGTHS AND SASH: Shirtdresses A, B, C, D have princess seams, collar, topstitching, sleeve and length variations; shirtdresses A, D have patch pockets and flaps; shirtdresses A, C have self … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress and Monday Miscellany

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I got a bunch done on the dress today but I forgot to bring my camera so, alas, no pictures. I do want to say, I’m impressed with this pattern. It’s a Palmer Pletsch pattern that has all the fitting … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – McCall 5857 Shorts

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Yesterday it was 90º, today it’s 59º. I love New England! It’s supposed to be around 80 tomorrow. Yep, like the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather here, wait a minute. It’ll change. To … Continue reading →

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