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3 September, 2016
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07:57 PM
purplefan commented on the article Wedding Dress Trends 2017
Don’t forget that Burda has also published wedding appropriate pant suit ideas as well. There’s a stunner jacket/pant worn with a shirt that has pearls sewn to it. April 2011 issue?
Anyone consi…
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07:49 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
Recent newspaper item about a vintage fashion display on now at the Shangri-La hotel lobby in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Consider it a treat in the week leading up to the Toronto International Film…
17 August, 2016
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10:08 PM
purplefan commented on the article Studio Style: 9 Refreshed Women's Sewing Patterns
Agree-I remember the dress but I really like the skirt fabric in particular. Hot summer and it needs that print fabric skirt.
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10:05 PM
purplefan commented on the article How to Sew a Kimono
Just a Japanese cultural note: when the living wear kimonos, the left side of the kimono is placed over the right side before belting the kimono.
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09:51 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
Sewists in the Halton/Hamilton Ontario area keen on clothing sewing challenges might enjoy Burlington Public Library’s offering by a sewing studio to take apart two items of clothing to remake int…
7 August, 2016
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04:09 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
Westfield Heritage Village will be having a Textiles Day on August 21 in Rockton, Ontario. Ticketed event. See link for event details on the production and use of historic textiles.
http://westfie…
29 July, 2016
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10:54 PM
purplefan commented on the article The Making of This Double Gauze Dress
Like the final outcome to the gauze dress, Meg! It likely will dry quickly from a handwashing if you are at the beach and need the dress again for a patio or party later in the day when you get hom…
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10:50 PM
purplefan commented on the article Sew Along: Men's Shirt Sewing Pattern Part 4
I like your checking a readymade shirt for verification of the buttonhole side!
This year I found an interesting men’s shirt at a local rummage sale and to make the shirt for me, I flipped around …
20 July, 2016
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09:02 PM
purplefan commented on the article Caribbean Dream: 8 Sewing Patterns
Added incentive to search summer accessory sales for silk scarves to use for the patterns. The original scarves used in the collection are so wonderful detailed and colourful!
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08:59 PM
purplefan commented on the article Vote on My next Mash Up Pattern
Voted for #4 for the dress because you might have to attend a wedding in a church and bare shoulders might be frowned upon. Mashup challenge-make the sleeves detachable so you can remove them as yo…
3 July, 2016
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07:35 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic checkout with paypal
Have either of you, Maroulaki or nanatsus, looked into prepaid cards? Visa has them and I understand that they work for online purchases.
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07:28 PM
purplefan commented on the article Sewing Lesson: Cutout Dress #112 06/2016
Yes, it is a stunner!
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07:22 PM
purplefan commented on the article Parisian Excursion: 8 Updated Plus Size Sewing Patterns
May have to ask Mom if she’d like the jacket in some shiny fabric. Really like the shoulder detail.
Overall, great capsule wardrobe for those cool summer days too (having them in between hot summe…
25 June, 2016
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12:10 AM
purplefan commented on the article Sew Pre-Teen: 5 Sewing Patterns for Pre-Teen Girls
Love the sewing props used in the pattern photos! The colourful leggings-fun style!
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12:08 AM
purplefan commented on the article Match Point: 10 New Women's Sewing Patterns
I like how the striped fabric works in the woven inset. That blouse is my first pick as well. Can see a few other pieces for summer wear.
18 June, 2016
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07:46 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic help I bought the 1920 dress pattern
If you are not tall but are aregular size, would the step be to fold in the lengths to diminish the lengths of each piece? Not sure why you’d want to enlarge any piece unless you have a plus sized …
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07:35 PM
purplefan commented on the article Smart Looks for Men: 4 Men's Sewing Patterns
Yes to all three styles! Tropical print shirts can be hard to find just right in the stores but now sewists can make the just right shirts.
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07:33 PM
purplefan commented on the article Sgt. Pepper: 6 New Women's Sewing Patterns
Funnily enough I loved reading the book version of the movie of the same title. Think the collection suits some of the fabric prints out on the market this year. Would love to use florals for all p…
17 April, 2016
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08:57 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
The Textile Museum in Toronto will be holding its annual Textile Bazaar (formerly known as More Than Just a Yardage Sale) on May 28 & 29 (same weekend as Doors Open Toronto).
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08:55 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
I wonder if CHIN Radio Ottawa knows about this exhibit? Great to know about fashion exhibits at other museums outside of Ontario!
8 April, 2016
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07:39 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
Hamilton, Ontario will have its own Vintage Marketplace the weekend of April 16-17 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. There are some apparel vendors listed in the lineup:
http://thevintagemarketp…
7 April, 2016
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11:36 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
This Sunday, there is a second vintage clothing show of the year. This one is at the Wychwood Barns.
http://antiqueshowscanada.com/gadsdens-toronto-vintage-clothing-show/Check out the exhibito…
3 March, 2016
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08:52 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic how to buy fabric used in Burda Magazine.
Check the colour photo pages showing the styles-the fabrics in BurdaStyle are from different suppliers. When you find the names, turn to the back of the magazine (inside cover) and see what contact…
27 February, 2016
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05:31 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic where can I find the finished garment measurements?
In the sewing magazines, sewing instructions for clothing items usually indicates finished lengths near the list of recommended fabrics.
For envelope patterns, I’m not sure that a finished garment… -
05:25 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic pattern instruction question
Yes, it means to cut off the excess seam allowance close to the seam/stitching line.
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05:24 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Clothing/Sewing exhibits at museums and other locations
Vintage Clothing Show will be in Toronto next weekend (March 5-6) at the Exhibition Place grounds at the Queen Elizabeth building. Just a week’s alert in case you want to plan with friends to chec…
13 February, 2016
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07:35 PM
purplefan commented on the article Palm Springs: 3 New Sewing Patterns for Men
Really am excited by the fabric colours and prints shown for the mens’ jackets. Love the palm print fabric in particular-sibling needs some zest in his casual dressy wardrobe.
3 February, 2016
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05:08 PM
purplefan commented on the article Hair and Makeup: 9 Plus Size Sewing Patterns for Women
Great tones for the garments!
16 January, 2016
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05:14 PM
purplefan commented on the article Utility Shoot: 12 Updated Patterns
The brown fabric in the trousers is more the tone of brown I will aim for when making safari styled items. The other beiges/tans/olive tones are not for me.
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05:11 PM
purplefan commented on the article Through the Lens: 13 New Plus Size Patterns
The two tunic variations appeal to me and I’d have to shorten them if I made them for my mother.
I also like the crossover front dress with pockets!Since I just obtained the Jan. 2016 BurdaS…
