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Of course when I go to NY I can never stay on course with my list.. I always vear away and purchase other and extra fabric lol the prices are just fabulous.. Anyway this leopard print fabric was obtained at MOOD Fabrics.. Its a beautiful crisp hand knit, but it is a bit on the thin side.  I purchase another piece blended knit for the lining.  The pattern was easy and it sewed quickly.. more details below.. Soon as I get to wear it I will post a photo..lol

Project Review Detailed
Pattern Description: One style of pullover, close-fitting dress.  Designer – Tracy Reese
Pattern Used: Vogue 1314
Pattern Sizing: Cut a 12 for the top, 14 for the skirt
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes, just like it!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were clear.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing it constructed well
Fabric Used: 100% Boiled wool
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Had to alter the hip area
Would you sew it again? Maybe, I only wanted the pattern for this particular fabric.

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Grey Stripe Romper V8813

This is a Throwback Thursday Repost.. I originally posted on 9/5/2013 — Reposting today as I am wearing the dress again!

Original: 9/5/2013 One of the dresses I made finally getting to wear it. The most flattering thing today is when my sewing teacher saw it and me she was shocked I made it lol lots and lots of love from men who admired it as well as women .. #vogue #diy #seamstress #sewing #picstitch #Vogue8813

Pattern Description: Vogue
8813 MISSES’ DRESS: Pullover dress (semi-fitted through bust) has gathered
front extending into back collar, side front seams, draped lower side front
with pockets, and stitched hems. A: pleat and button trim on pockets. A and C:
narrow hem on cap sleeves.
Pattern Sizing: XS
– Small – Medium.
Did it look like the
photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes,
just like the photo!
Were the instructions
easy to follow? Yes for the most part, the pocket became a bit
complicated although the pattern says EASY.
What did you
particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The directions for the
pockets.
Fabric Used: Two-sided
Jersey from www.lowestpricefabics.com
Pattern alterations
or any design changes you made: No I cut down a size, I made a small
and it was very roomy.
Would you sew it
again? Maybe
Would you recommend
it to others? Only if you have good commercial pattern reading skills.

Conclusion: Great
dress and I would sew this again!
Shoes: Michael Kors
Sunnies: Thomas Ford
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Living in the DMV area we have sporatic weather changes! One day its 90 the next day it could be 40! However, a cape is a good cover-up for going out, or if you are shopping in the mall.  Its easy to throw over your outfit for warmth and still leaves one very stylish.  I admired a Red cape that someone else blogged about and I was going to use a different pattern, however when I saw this pattern McCalls 6209 I knew I had to create it.  Then when I saw the fabric in Metro Textiles I knew exactly what I would create.. if fact I have enough fabric left over for a beautiful pencil skirt!

Project Review Detailed

Pattern Description: One Hour Various Capes
Pattern Used: McCalls 6209
Pattern Sizing: I cut the size small and it was still plenty big!

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes, just like it!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were clear.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing it constructed well
Fabric Used: 100% Boiled wool
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None at all
Would you sew it again? Perhaps make a cape with the hood in red..

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