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3 April, 2015
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06:03 PM
jecouds commented on the article From the Archives: 11 Exclusive Vintage Burda Patterns Kit
They look like costumes to me. I can’t see myself in any of them.
19 November, 2011
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07:17 PM
jecouds commented on the article The Unsung Notion: Beeswax
I’ve used beeswax, and it does help when I remember to use it. It’s important to make samples, as noted.
The recommended thread length I’ve read in the past is considerably shorter, from the shou…
21 July, 2011
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02:27 PM
jecouds commented on the article Best Books for Couture Enthusiasts
Didn’t notice the “Reply” button. See my response to you above.
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02:26 PM
jecouds commented on the article Best Books for Couture Enthusiasts
Some people have said that the Maynard book describes more high end RTW methods rather than real couture. I agree. It’s still a decent book.
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02:24 PM
jecouds commented on the article Best Books for Couture Enthusiasts
Keren: The new edition of the Shaeffer book is worth buying. I own both. There’s a great review on Amazon that compares the editions and explains why the second isn’t a mere update.
I own two o…
17 June, 2011
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10:56 PM
jecouds favorited the pattern Boho Maxi Dress 06/2010
10 June, 2011
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01:56 PM
jecouds commented on the article Avoid the Homemade Look with the Right Sewing Tools
It’s probably not just a need for practice. It’s almost impossible to properly fit oneself, although having a dress form that is padded to duplicate your body helps.
I would get help from a sewi…
20 February, 2011
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10:23 PM
jecouds favorited the technique Transfer embroidery designs
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10:21 PM
jecouds favorited the technique "Fiskars Unzipped" How to Applique Lace
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10:19 PM
jecouds favorited the technique fiskars unzipped- Shoulder slope tutorial
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09:03 PM
jecouds commented on the project Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag
Have they removed the pattern?
This is weird because it was featured on some bloggers’ sites about a month ago.
It looks very simple. Does anyone have the basic dimensions?
—Never mind, I wa…
30 January, 2011
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01:07 AM
jecouds favorited the pattern A-line Tunic Dress 5/2010
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jecouds favorited the project Fabric Covered Shoes: Make Your Own
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12:38 AM
jecouds favorited the project Little Charlie Bag
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12:37 AM
jecouds favorited the project Supersize vintage Charlie
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12:07 AM
jecouds favorited the technique Constructing the Basic Bodice Block
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12:06 AM
jecouds favorited the project Winter Charlie bag
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12:05 AM
jecouds favorited the technique Line the Charlie Bag
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12:04 AM
jecouds favorited the technique Sew a Charlie Bag with Bias and French Seams
