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Essential (or just plain awesome) books
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Hey there lovely ladies! I have a question for you - what sewing, crafting, or vintage style books do you have that you'd recommend? I've been lucky enough to be given an Amazon voucher and I'm…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eszter Molnar Feb 12.

BurdaStyle featured member
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Hey all.  If you cruise on over to the BurdaStyle website today, you'll see the lovely Janene (aka Oopbop!) is their featured member.  Exciting!  :-) …Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by charlotte powell- brooks Nov 30, 2011.

Yet another giveaway
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It seems to be giveaway week over here! Since I've run out of time to make anything for Debi's …Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Pinheiro Nov 27, 2011.

Pattern Swap - the rules and stuff
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Hi ladies! As Rachel suggested, here's a new forum with the pattern swap rules so you can all find them easily. :-)Sending:- please send your pattern within two weeks of getting the address for your…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by margueritedesigns Oct 20, 2011.

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Pattern swap goodies from Paloma!

"What a nice swap..Love the pattern"
May 7
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Pattern swap goodies from Paloma!

Thanks Paloma for the lovely goodies! Simplicity Project Runway 2403, a lovely card, and the cutest little dark blue knitted aviator cap with a sheep on it! Yay!
May 7
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Kat replied to Tina Crossgrove's discussion PATTERN SWAP!
"Thank you so much Paloma - I got my package in the mail, and love it all!  :-)  I've written a blog post here about it:  http://macskakat.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/pattern-swap-fun/ ;"
May 7
Kat and Sarah Day are now friends
Apr 15
Wendy McLorinan commented on Kat's photo
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Tree Sculpture Dress

"It's reminds me of Victoria Plum I love it!"
Apr 12
Eszter Molnar replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"I too haven't found any call towards Colette Patterns...They look kinda cute and lots of people love them - but I'm fairly petite too. The one thing that deters me is how much people have to fit them - numerous muslins I'm talking…"
Feb 12
theperfectnose replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"Oh and the Singer Sewing book (vintage-get whatever edition you can find 70s is prob. best) for actual sewing techniques. "
Feb 12
theperfectnose replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"I think (based on various blog reviews, good and bad) that the Colette patterns are made for curvier women. A lot of people online with a slender body type or non-massive boobs (C cup and below) have struggled to get a good fit so they're not…"
Feb 12
theperfectnose replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"Oooh I recommend Patternmaking  in Fashion Step by Step (I think the American edition is called Basic Patternmaking step by step) by Lucia Mors de Castro. I've reviewed it on my blog…"
Feb 12
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All Buttoned Up dress

"Oooo!  Love it!  Beautiful style,  love the fabric, love the colors...perfect shoes too ; ) "
Jan 27
Morgan Sin commented on Kat's photo
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All Buttoned Up dress

"Love it! Gorgeous styling :)"
Jan 27
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All Buttoned Up dress

1940's style, made from a mix of versions 1 and 2 from Simplicity 3407 from 1940. Vintage floral style craft cotton, with a row of 11 self-covered (vintage) buttons down the front, patch pockets, cuffed dart-fitted sleeves, v-insets at the waist,…
Jan 27
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Elizabeth S replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"Confession time: I have to say that I agree 100% with you about the Colette book being a "meh" on my list. Everyone keeps raving about it but I am not convinced. I've looked it over a few times and I just can't get excited about…"
Jan 26
Joann replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"I was were you are in regards to being on the fence with needing to jump up to more intermediate skills.  I purchased both Couture Sewing Techniques.  Claire Scheaffer's was more advanced than Lynda Maynard's, but I continue to…"
Jan 25
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Red Cord Blazer

"Come visit us over here in "summer" in Wellington, New Zealand.  We're wearing our coats and have the heaters on!  Seems we've swapped our seasons over.  ;-) This jacket is gorgeous - I love it, especially the…"
Jan 23
Claire Reynolds replied to Kat's discussion Essential (or just plain awesome) books
"I have the readers digest book from the 70s. It was passed down to me from my aunt. I must say it is super helpful! I can't count the number of times I have it open in my sewing room."
Jan 15

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At 6:38pm on February 21, 2011, Debbie said…
Hi Kat - I hope you and your family are ok - I was jsut reading about the earthquake.  You are in Wellington though right?  So many natural disasters - the world is definitely trying to tell us something. 
At 11:20pm on February 21, 2011, Amanda said…

Hi Kat,

I'm having a few "technical skills" issues with my dress for this week... I have to fully line the dress as the material is a bit sheer. I've never done this before and I can't figure out how to line the bodice and skirt and still get the zip in the back! Given your kaboodles of experience, do you have any advice, tips or places I could look to increase my understanding/comprehension?? I'm also giving pattern re-sizing a bash this week so I can only hope I can learn all this stuff and still get the dress done in time! Thanks :)

At 1:05am on February 22, 2011, Amanda said…
Thanks for the help Kat, I super appreciate it. I'll give it a go as best I can! I'm not sure if my dress will make the deadline though!
At 1:11pm on March 9, 2011, Debbie said…
Yeah Kat -- Congratulations on winning the Parfait Colette pattern!  I can't wait to see what you do with it.  I ordered the Lady Grey, Oolong and Crepe patterns, which arrived on Monday, I'm hoping that one will fit into a coming challenge.  BTW - eagerly awaiting your "creation" this week!!
At 1:52am on March 11, 2011, Debbie said…
Good Luck!! I have faith - you will do a fantastic job. I'm guessing the painters have finished??
At 1:59am on March 11, 2011, Debbie said…
Well enjoy the weekend - and happy sewing :)
At 2:41am on March 11, 2011, charlotte tilley said…

Best of luck with the SBA, I have the opposite problem and struggle with an FBA.....;0)

x

At 2:46am on March 11, 2011, Casey Sew said…
Good luck with the SBA! Let us know how it goes. I'm beginning to think I need to look into this too!
At 7:46am on March 11, 2011, Judy Roberson said…

Thankyou Kat.. I was very shocked.. I was jumping up and down ,I was so happy. I have NEVER won anthing.ha

  Cant wait to try it.. so you will see it , in an upcoming challenge..

At 8:07am on March 11, 2011, charlotte powell- brooks said…

dear Kat,

I have seen the alert status for NZ. I hope you, your family and friends are safe.

charlotte P

xxx

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