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From: chiloGod
Date: 09-01-2003, 05:48 PM (1 of 15)
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Hi All! I need a little help. I purchased a pattern from an online pattern store and I received the package and found out that one pattern was missing the instructions. The pattern is called STYLE #1014. I don't think I will be able to sew it without the instructions. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do? |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65 
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From: dmoses
Date: 09-01-2003, 06:05 PM (2 of 15)
Have you contacted the company? If it is a legitimate company, I don't see why they wouldn't send you the missing instructions at their expense. Good luck! 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: sewserious
Date: 09-01-2003, 08:48 PM (3 of 15)
| Was the pattern purchased new or used? Can you contact the store where you purchased it assuming it is new and see if you can get a replacement? |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112 
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From: chiloGod
Date: 09-03-2003, 06:46 PM (4 of 15)
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Hi All, I did contact the online store where I purchased the pattern, but unfortunately they said that they no longer have any in stock and will not be restocking. But they did give me a coupon for my next order. I was still searching and finally I contacted the company (Simplicity) and I was informed that they no longer make those patterns (STYLE). Now I guess I'll just have to pray my way through it and of course I know that I can come to this very helpful site!!! |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65
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From: Debzy
Date: 09-07-2003, 12:47 PM (5 of 15)
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i remember 'style' patterns! i have one or two somewhere... what was the style like? could you not find a similar pattern somewhere and use the instructions to that? maybe if you have a look through a friend's patterns for something along the same lines? |
User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: chiloGod
Date: 09-07-2003, 04:26 PM (6 of 15)
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Debzy, I was thinking along the same lines, trying to find a similar pattern and go by its instructions. The store where I purchased the pattern from gave me a $5 discount on my next purchase, so I am able to find something else. This particular pattern has a cardigan, two types of tops (one with a spaghetti strap), a skirt, and pants. Its STYLE #1014. I have another question, why does it suggest knit fabrics only? |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65
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From: sewserious
Date: 09-07-2003, 08:13 PM (7 of 15)
| There are many patterns that are made for knits only. They have much less ease than ones prepared for wovens. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112
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From: lou-dezynz
Date: 09-13-2003, 08:51 PM (8 of 15)
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Hi Chilogod, Did you ever find the pattern instructions for Style #1014? While I don't have this one, I checked my personal index and have several Style & New Look patterns. MANY of these are actually the same pattern with little variation. I'm wondering whether you can email me a pic of the pattern envelope front & back, and I can check all my Style & New Look's for comparables. If finding what appears to be the most similar, I'll post again and can get instructions to you. If I have nothing comparable, I could still probably give you a general construction order to follow, if you'd like. Another option is to use a Stretch and Sew pattern or a S&S knits book, and you can probably construct the dress relatively easily. As to the "knits only" rule, as Sewserious noted, the ease is considerably different. In some style, such as tight evening dresses made of slinky or bathing suits of lycra, the ease is negative up to 3" or the garment would not have the same fit. There are some excellent articles on "ease" in the GetCreative.com site in the tech area. While ease charts vary for fit and wear, all are relatively within the same limits. If you have experience with pattern re-drafting and really like the style, AND would like to re-work it for a woven fabric, you could perhaps duplicate a mock-up in a woven, tho you may never get the same "look" as on the pattern envelope. Anytime a pattern manufacturer recommends a fabric type, the first option is always the best fit; if not on the list, the general rule is don't attempt it. Tho we ALL like to experiment and often successfully!! The Style and New Look's are, however, relatively simple to follow and I suspect you can figure out the construction order; if not, again, please simply send a scan of the pattern envelope front and back and I'll see how it looks; include a cc of the instruction sheet noting the number/ shape of pattern pieces if available as this would be helpful. I'll check around my other Yahoo groups ad see whether someone may have a cc of the pattern in the interim. But if you'd like me to look it up in my things, I wanted to post this reply. I'll be at my house on Tuesday scanning more of my sewing room items to be sold off [divorce, space limitations]. So do try to reply direct if you can. In the event email addy's don't show up here, my email ID= lou-dezynz my domain = sbcglobal.net Talk to you later, lou- <<email address removed for privacy>> Take life as it comes; there's always someone in a worse situation!
**I have A GREAT DEAL OF sew-quilt-craft FABRIC, PATTERNS, BOOKS, TOOLS for sale, along w/ vintage machines. Must sell off much of the contents of my sewing room due to lost home in divorce, need to downsize re relocating..** CHECK MY PHOTOS OF ITEMS FOR SALE at <http://photos.yahoo.com/<email address removed for privacy>> PAYPAL PREFERRED <<email address removed for privacy>> |
User: lou-dezynz
Member since: 02-02-2002 Total posts: 61 |
From: chiloGod
Date: 09-14-2003, 10:45 PM (9 of 15)
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Hi Lou, Thank You so much! I will be e-mailing you on tomorrow Sept. 15 with a scanned copy of the pattern front and back. |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-15-2003, 10:48 AM (10 of 15)
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Another avenue may be www.monsterpatterns.com They carry old and discontinued patterns at a discount price. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: chiloGod
Date: 09-15-2003, 07:10 PM (11 of 15)
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Hi Mary, Sad to say that monsterpatterns.com is where I actually got the pattern from. However I love to get my patterns from there and will continue to. It is a great site! They are giving me a discount on my next purchase because of this situation. |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65
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From: chiloGod
Date: 09-15-2003, 07:17 PM (12 of 15)
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Hi Mary, Sad to say that monsterpatterns.com is where I actually got the pattern from. However I love to get my patterns from there and will continue to. It is a great site! They are giving me a discount on my next purchase because of this situation. |
User: chiloGod
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 65
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From: Ann C
Date: 09-16-2003, 06:53 PM (13 of 15)
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I bought some patterns from Monster Patterns probably a year or so ago, and one of mine didn't have the instruction sheet. The style was one that I was afraid I might not be able to follow without seeing how it was done, so I called. They mailed me an additional pattern (they still had some in stock) and gave me a coupon for a free pattern also. They were most helpful when I called and apologized several times. It's a good think I did, because the collar/neckline was one I had never seen before (that's why I ordered the pattern) and it was done differently than I would have thought!! Ann C
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User: Ann C
Member since: 04-26-2003 Total posts: 21 |
From: sewserious
Date: 09-16-2003, 08:05 PM (14 of 15)
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Hi Ann C. I see you are from Oak Hill. I grew up in Gauley Bridge and have family that lives in Oak Hill. Was just at Summersville for a family reunion at the end of July. I always love going home! |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112
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From: lou-dezynz
Date: 01-19-2004, 08:16 PM (15 of 15)
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Hi, I haven't heard back from you on the books/ patterns, and wanted to see if you're still interested. Also, the style pattern: if you haven't scanned, can you tell me what # it is, the copyright [on back of envelope] & the garment [dress, et al...]? Style and New Look patterns are generally knit garments, very similar to one another, fairly easy, and the 2 are somewhat interchangable. Let me know on the "Style" & the books/ patterns. Thanks. Lou- M19Jan03 Take life as it comes; there's always someone in a worse situation!
**I have A GREAT DEAL OF sew-quilt-craft FABRIC, PATTERNS, BOOKS, TOOLS for sale, along w/ vintage machines. Must sell off much of the contents of my sewing room due to lost home in divorce, need to downsize re relocating..** CHECK MY PHOTOS OF ITEMS FOR SALE at <http://photos.yahoo.com/<email address removed for privacy>> PAYPAL PREFERRED <<email address removed for privacy>> |
User: lou-dezynz
Member since: 02-02-2002 Total posts: 61 |
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