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sherrys favorited the pattern V-Neckline Dress 09/2012
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sherrys favorited the pattern Scuba Dress 09/2012
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sherrys favorited the pattern Ruffled Tunic 09/2016
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sherrys favorited the pattern V-Neck Lace Dress 02/2016
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sherrys favorited the pattern Belted Skirt 02/2016
9 February, 2012
21 January, 2012
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sherrys added the project Grey Scalloped Hem Skirt
I made this A-line skirt with shaped waistband and scalloped hem in winter. The waistband has a button and topstitching detail, and the hem is also topstitched to emphasise the scallops.
I have…
4 January, 2012
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sherrys added the project 1940's Red Floral Dress
I made this dress from a vintage 1940’s pattern, and I think it is a really lovely pattern!
I have more images and close up details to check out on my blog
15 February, 2011
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sherrys added the project My Westhaven Skirt
I self-drafted this pattern – from a basic skirt block you add two knife pleats either side of the CF/CB and incorporate the darts into the upper pleats when you stitch them down.
The waistband ha…
9 February, 2011
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12:30 AM
sherrys added the project Miranda Skirt
This skirt has soft pleats onto a waistband, and fastens with a side zip and buttons and loops.
I used some fabric I purchased secondhand and I think it is a patchwork cotton. But it is nice to…
20 January, 2011
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08:38 AM
sherrys added the project 60's Shift Dress with Red Stitching
I made this dress from a vintage pattern – Butterick 2669 – a semi-fitted shift dress. I inserted an extra seam at the hem because I was short of cloth! It has handsewn red stitching to highligh…
11 January, 2011
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08:25 PM
sherrys added the project The Coal Miner's Daughter Dress
A vintage shirtdress from 1959
More details, and the story behind the name on my blog: pattern~scissors~cloth
3 August, 2010
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07:12 PM
sherrys added olya as a friend
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07:07 PM
sherrys favorited the project Built By Me
29 July, 2010
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sherrys favorited the project Summer of Love Blouse
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09:49 AM
sherrys added the project Tangerine Dream Skirt
This tulip skirt is #114 from Burda 3/2008. It is rather cute for summer in this colour!
I have posted more details on my sewing blog pattern ~ scissors ~ cloth
22 July, 2010
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sherrys added anajan as a friend
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05:35 AM
sherrys commented on the project Black dress with silver trim
This is gorgeous AnaJan! I have been thinking of making this dress, it has lovely design lines – great idea to enhance them with trim!
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sherrys commented on the project Wool Tweed Coat
It looks lovely and has a great fit! It doesn’t matter that you can’t wear it straight away, because you’ll be able to wear it for years to come! Well done.
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sherrys commented on the project Playing with Jersey
Very nice and flattering – I love jersey dresses!
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sherrys added the project 60's Keyhole Shift Dress
This dress was made from the 60’s pattern Butterick 4598. It has a front triangular keyhole with button and tab fastening, square armholes, and slot pockets in the side front seams. I rather love…
20 July, 2010
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sherrys commented on the project lovely red summer dress
Gorgeous dress, very nice flattering fit!
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sherrys commented on the project rawr, missy, rawr!
This is really pretty – love the leopard print, and I am not usually a fan of it! This is nice and delicate and suits the style well :)
1 July, 2010
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sherrys posted a message on sherrys's wall
Thanks Allison :)
My Mum taught me to sew and knit when I was a little girl, and I’ve been crazy about making clothes ever since! I trained as a patternmaker, so that helps!
30 June, 2010
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10:36 PM
sherrys commented on the project Cynthia Rowley Linen Cargo Jacket
Cute jacket – it looks really versatile, and stunning in red!
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10:34 PM
sherrys commented on the project Burda 3/2010 blouse
It looks great! I was thinking of making this, but the picture looks quite different to the drawing, so it is good to see!
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10:23 PM
sherrys commented on the project Navy striped skirt
Cute – I like your use of the stripe!
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10:19 PM
sherrys added the project grey tweed shift
This is a retro pattern – Style 3109 from 1971 – and is a great cut.
I have posted more information and more pictures on my blog here….
25 June, 2010
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sherrys commented on the project Pattern Magic, p 50
Very cool, and so Japanese!
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sherrys added the project The Bow Suit
I drafted this pattern after seeing it in a magazine, and made a pencil skirt to match. The sleeve heads are slightly gathered, and the patch pockets also have gathers and a bow detail. The back …