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10 May

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  May 10, 2011, 10.57 AMby freakusbzzz

  Hi Angela, I like the new dres.. very hot, I have so much stretch fabric i need to get through. I might try this, Also I noticed your patterns don’t have seam allowances. You may find this useful: www.seamallowanceguide.com Take care , Hollie

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    May 10, 2011, 11.22 AMby Angela Kane

    Thanks Hollie,
    What a great gadget! I don’t promote or sell stuff on my site except my own patterns and videos as I wouldn’t know where to stop but I might mention it in my next video.

    Regards
    Angela

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    May 10, 2011, 11.49 AMby freakusbzzz

    That would be triff!
    I can send you a handful if you like in exchange.
    Just email me from my contact button and post me your address.

30 April

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  Apr 30, 2011, 05.31 PMby Denim Skirts Etc

  I love the new pictures of your shift dresses on your website especially the beige one and the blue one with saddle stitching. I want to start making some more!

19 April

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  Apr 19, 2011, 06.40 PMby Crystal Fashionsbycj Jordan

  May you please do a catsuit pattern and upload it…I tried to make one and its off…Omg i want to make one so bad , knit tight and a jumpsuit and i love your work

16 April

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  Apr 16, 2011, 05.17 PMby Angela Kane

  Any one else having problems with views being lost? I have raised it with the ‘authorities’ but I don’t like complaining. I think they have gone for good.

24 March

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  Mar 24, 2011, 02.03 PMby anlusaro

  Hello Angela,

  here is my finished dress: http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/ninas-version-of-the-pinafore-dress-from-angela-kane. Please let me know what you think.

18 March

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  Mar 18, 2011, 11.11 AMby anlusaro

  Hello,

  I am currently trying to make your pinafore dress (amazing pattern by the way and thanks sooo much for the videos, they are invaluable for a beginner like myself), and I’ve ran into a problem. I a pattern that was close to my measurements, and I fits great except at the bust (have a very full bust). I have enough space, but it makes weird gaps toward the armholes, as if it needed a dart there or something, could you please help me? Ihave no idea what to do about this. I have seen this before in ready made clothes. It is actually one of the reasons why I started sewing in the first place….

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    Mar 19, 2011, 06.52 PMby Angela Kane

    Hello anlusaro,

    Sorry I didn’t get back to you yesterday.

    Yes, that sort of alteration can be awkward once you have cut out your garment. I think the only thing to do is to put a dart from the armhole towards the dart point, if as you say the bodice is full enough. Make good the curve of the armhole.

    I hope to do a video on pattern alterations. In the meantime I am doing a few quick diagrams to show how to alter the pattern piece for next time.

    Basically it is a question of slashing horizontally across the bodice through the bust dart. And again from shoulder to waist through the waistline dart.

    You then fan out at the bust point but not increasing the shoulder length. This will give you deeper darts but the side seam and shoulder seam will stay the same length.

    it’s a bit hard to explain. I’ll send you a link to a diagram in the next couple of days.

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    Mar 22, 2011, 10.40 AMby anlusaro

    Thanks so much angela for the explanation. I did a dart as you said, and had to do other adjustments, because I am only 1,51 m, so the back and front bodice were to long for my short torso, and because of my voluminous breasts the dress was too big everywhere else…..oh well. Now I know that I should have measured above my breasts and used that as my "breast measurement, and then adjusted the pattern to fit my breasts….I hope to be done with inserting the lining today and I will upload pictures of the dress tomorrow.

    Ps: I would love a video on altereations. After reading numerous blogs, I’ve discovered that I will never be able to sew a garment that ftis right without altering a pattern, and I leran way, way, way better by seeing….

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    Mar 22, 2011, 01.39 PMby Angela Kane

    Hello anlusaro,

    You seem to have managed pretty well. I’m a bit late with my diagrams for you but take a look at the link I have just put up – fuller bust alterations. You will have to register free if you haven’t already done so.

    Yes I hope to do much more to help with alterations for different figure types.

    If you are short waisted as I am too, it is easy to reduce the length of the bodice. Slash across the bodice pieces 3" or so above and below the bust and take a chunk out. Make good the seams and armhole line. It’s not so difficult. Tape your pattern together (easy with a net pattern) and try it on. Experiment until you get a good fit.

    Do the same at above hip level as well if necessary. This simple alteration solves all major fitting problems.

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    Mar 23, 2011, 08.24 AMby anlusaro

    Hello Angela,

    Thanks for the instructions, I will definitely try it on my next project. I finished the dress yesterday and I will upload pictures today. I would l love to hear what you think about, and no i am not just looking for compliments.

1 March

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  Mar 1, 2011, 02.37 PMby Angela Kane

  The new options at angelakane.com are ready.

  Buy any pattern for £2, rent my Classic Shirt Tutorial for £2.

  Coming next, the option to buy the video download in HD for £6.

  I thinks it’s all working ok (keeping my fingers crossed). I can now get back to creating more patterns and filming more videos.
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  Mar 1, 2011, 11.02 AMby Angela Kane

  I am developing a new pricing policy for my patterns and videos. Membership was easier for me to manage considering the pattern and video files that need to be protected.

  I am at last getting round to updating my site for individual purchases. It is nearly ready. The option to watch the Classic Shirt Video for 14 days priced at £2 is now available and the single patterns, £2 each, will be live shortly.

  I have had so many requests to do this. I want to encourage more youngsters to try their hand at making great clothes and I think everything priced at £2 is very affordable.

  I still believe membership is good value especially as I add more patterns and videos. Only Full Members can download my videos in HD to their hard drive.

  If any one wishes to swap their membership for a more modest selection please email me at contact@angelakane.com and I will be happy to issue a refund.

  I am still testing these new options so please report problems.

  Thanks to everyone who follows my stuff.

28 February

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  Feb 28, 2011, 03.10 AMby lizajane09

  Thanks! I’m sure it is an issue on my end. I tried again and I couldn’t open it. I’ll try updating software to see if that helps.

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    Feb 28, 2011, 07.01 AMby Angela Kane

    Send me an email to contact@angelakane.com and I’ll send you the file directly when I get to my studio.

    Have you been able to open other BurdaStyle downloads?

    You need to have pdf reader on your system. Download Adobe Reader

    I shall find out from BurdaStyle if there are any issues with this file.

    We will get it sorted out so that you can get sewing.

25 February

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  Feb 25, 2011, 06.58 PMby lizajane09

  I’m trying to print the pattern for your jersey polo-neck dress (the us letter size) and I cannot open the pdf. It says “file error: couldn’t open file” Has anyone else had trouble or is this a problem on my end? I have the perfect striped jersey for it. Thanks for posting (free!) patterns!

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    Feb 26, 2011, 07.57 AMby Angela Kane

    Hi lizajane09
    I’m out at the moment but I will sort this out later today. I haven’t had other reports but that does not mean there isn’t a problem.

    Hope you can wait!

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    Feb 27, 2011, 11.29 AMby Angela Kane

    Hello lizajane09 again,

    There is something wrong with the link ‘get it now’ on the actual project page which must be a BurdaStyle problem – I shall follow this up.

    But this link My Pattern – Letter seems to be ok.

    You say you cannot open the pdf – it should open as a pdf in a fresh safari page. I had no problems printing it. Let me know if you are still having difficulties.

    I am assuming you are downloading it from BurdaStyle as a free pattern and not from my site.

    Please let me know if it is ok now.

18 February

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  Feb 18, 2011, 10.13 AMby Angela Kane

  I’m thrilled that my video tutorials have been enjoyed by so many YouTubers and of course that includes BurdaStyle embeds as well. So thank you all.

  About 2,500 to go if you want to help push it over this weekend. Maybe catch up with any of my videos you haven’t already seen. You know what to do!

  angelakanetv on YouTube

  I’m currently working on an ‘easy introduction to knitting’ video. It takes me ages but seems to be well worth it when I get them finished.

  Thank you again to all my supporters.

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    Mar 22, 2011, 10.44 AMby anlusaro

    Hello Angela,

    Thank you for all your effort and showing us how to properly sew!

8 February

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  Feb 8, 2011, 10.32 AMby Angela Kane

  With so many lovely projects being made using my patterns I’m thinking of having a tribute to BursaStyle page on my site.

12 January

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  Jan 12, 2011, 05.14 AMby wzrdreams

  I love your invisible zipper tutorial! By following those steps to the letter I got a perfect invisible zip setting . Thank you! :)

1 January

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  Jan 1, 2011, 10.30 AMby irmchen

  Hi Angela, I would like to pay my respect to you! 5 Stars for modeling your latest dress! :-) I wish there would be much more women in my age (46) or even over 50 who dare to show the community theire stuff by modeling themselves.

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    Jan 1, 2011, 02.58 PMby Angela Kane

    50’s – you flatter me!

    Thanks irmchen. I like to think that most fashion can be worn at any age. It’s more about attitude don’t you think?

    I design with myself in mind but when my young models wear my garments they do it with their own particular style.

    According to YouTube my fans are pretty evenly spread from 13 to 65+.

    I re-visted your studio recently – your photos are really cool.

30 December

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  Dec 30, 2010, 02.47 PMby Angela Kane

  My Christmas coupon is still valid. It expires on 1st January.

  Coupon No. 246C1911CC gives 50% of my Full Membership. If you join using a coupon, membership stays at that price until you choose to end your subscription.

  I shall be submitting another free pattern to BurdaStyle soon and more videos will appear on my website just for members.

18 December

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  Dec 18, 2010, 01.15 PMby Sewing And Style

  Hi Angela, thanks for your message, I was thrilled to hear you liked my humble blog , I just LOVE your YouTube tutorials and your patterns and always keep an eye on your new posts!!!! Juliette

9 December

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  Dec 9, 2010, 12.42 PMby Angela Kane

  Coupon No. 246C1911CC give 50% of my Full Membership.

  I am celebrating having at last finished my in-depth tutorial on making the classic shirt. It has taken me ages!

  I am putting out some free excerpts as techniques.

15 November

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  Nov 15, 2010, 12.23 PMby Angela Kane

  Hi nehmah, I put out the offer on the 8th. It will expire on the 16th. I do hope you take it up.

  Sign up and use Coupon No 026222532D and get full membership for £9.25.

  I intend to resist the temptation of having advertising on both my site and my YouTube videos. Pattern sales and subscriptions fund the videos and pattern production. So I am grateful to all my supporters who join.

  But don’t forget, a project on BurdaStyle entitles you to Free Membership for One Year. (I may be making a rod for my own back here, if hundreds take up this offer! Oh well, at least I would have got a lot of people sewing!).

  Enjoy your sewing.
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  Nov 15, 2010, 04.44 AMby nehmah

  Hi Angela, Is the offer open until 17-11-2010 or did it end on 13-11-2010? Nehmah

13 November

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  Nov 13, 2010, 12.49 PMby Angela Kane

  Hi Ingrid, Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Actually I joined a few years ago but hadn’t visited for ages. I am so impressed by the new format.

  I am having a wonderful response from sharing my free content. Such a compliment to have my design made up by a BurdaStyle intern and be made Project of the Week!

  How are you getting on with your patterns? Will I see them on the BurdaStyle Projects page?

  Really nice having you post to my wall.

11 November

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  Nov 11, 2010, 08.35 PMby inga

  Angela, this is Ingrid W from Gmail. Glad to see you on Burda Style. Thanks for sending me a message about this. Good luck!!

10 November

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  Nov 10, 2010, 03.48 PMby Angela Kane

  Thank you carolinat, I have always thought it would be more helpful to show garments being made form beginning to end. Most tutorials show you techniques but never in context.

  The videos aren’t that easy to make and need a lot of planning but I am getting such good feedback. I am making up my shirt pattern at the moment and hope to have that video out soon.
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  Nov 10, 2010, 03.31 PMby carolinat

  love this – especially the videos! what a huge help being able to see it made! going to give this dress a try this weekend. thanks!
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  Nov 10, 2010, 10.35 AMby Angela Kane

  A reminder!

  Membership offer to all Burda fans. This week only.

  50% off Full Membership to angelakane.com.

  Sign up and use Coupon No 026222532D and get full membership for £9.25.

  Once you register as a full member you will never have to purchase another pattern. Download all patterns in any size from 06-22, any time.

  12 versatile patterns currently available to members. More patterns and videos coming soon.
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  Nov 10, 2010, 10.05 AMby Angela Kane

  Hi diefie,

  The offer is free membership for a year if you make up my design and upload it as a project on BurdaStyle and of course linking it to my original design.

  I do hope you will have a go at this. It is a very easy pattern especially if you follow my video tutorials carefully.
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  Nov 10, 2010, 10.05 AMby diefie

  thank you for the pinnafore patern. I want to make my own patterns and see this as a good template to start with

9 November

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  Nov 9, 2010, 10.55 AMby Angela Kane

  A BurdaStyle project using my pattern gets you free full membership for one year.

  email contact@angelakane.com

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    Nov 10, 2010, 09.58 AMby diefie

    Do I understand correctly,my download of your
    pinafore pattern yesterday gets me a year membership free?
    diefie

8 November

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  Nov 8, 2010, 01.32 PMby Angela Kane

  Membership offer to all Burda fans. This week only.

  50% off Full Membership to angelakane.com.

  Sign up and use Coupon No 026222532D and get full membership for £9.25.

  Once you register as a full member you will never have to purchase another pattern. Download all patterns in any size from 06-22, any time.

  12 versatile patterns currently available to members. More patterns and videos coming soon.

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