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Reply To: Turtleneck into a collar?

Reply To: Turtleneck into a collar?

so it's kind of in the style of a pullover, with a partial zipper placket in the front....at least that's what I'm imagining. Check out this pattern: https://butterick.mccall.com/b6241?page_id=147 The next...

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Reply To: Adjusting bust for empire dress pattern

I haven't adjusted the empire-waisted bodice but I did find this blog post: http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2001/03/alterations-full-bust-alteration-on.html I don't know if it helps you or if your pattern has a dart. I don't...

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Reply To: BedSheets

...we do not have tutorials on either of those topics but maybe in the future. This blog seems to have pretty good instructions on making fitted sheets at least: http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2013/04/how-to-make-a-fitted-sheet.html...

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Reply To: Corset Dress Question

I was only able to find one dress that didn't have a separate bodice and skirt and it looked like this: https://butterick.mccall.com/b5184 This one, obviously, doesn't have the exposed boning...

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Do You Use Browser Cookies

A Do You Use Browser Cookies Yes ProfessorPincushion.com uses browser cookies. For some reason you have them turned off, you can get some more info here on how to turn...

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Measuremen’s from hooded cloak patter

Hey, I just got done watching your hooded cloak pattern video (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UVs2EE6tgcw) and noticed that you did not explain how you got the 7 1/2in for cloak and 11 7/8...

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Trim not on an edge

Hello Professor. I am trying to duplicate a bag that I saw online and totally fell in love with http://m.macys.com/shop/product/tommyxgigi-nautical-backpack?ID=2884077&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340008209847&CAAGID=34313846819&CATCI=pla-59620263137&catargetid=120156340008673617&cadevice=m&cm_mmc=RTW+Womens_Tommyxgigi+-+GS_Other+Tommyxgigi-_-142740988746-_-pg113226_m_kclickid_e935a57c-b1fb-4fe2-bc49-0a91fe3fa231&trackingid=424x113226&gclid=CjwKEAjw-abABRDquOTJi8qdojwSJABt1S1OyLrbFnCJ8lM-d1kSP9xGFtMMjWvfuXNWeQXYwU8SYBoCZ_Tw_wcB because the price is well... pricey. The only trouble I...

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Reply To: bodice lining

...of the lining to the back of your main fabric. This isn't a halter top style but it might give you an idea on how you can do it. http://daughterfish.com/?p=3228...

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Reply To: RULES: Please Read

...bags. maybe out of a twill or tweed fabric. would simplicity pattern s9398 style a work? how would you handle making those handles? any other pattern suggestions? kgirona830@gmail.com = karen...

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