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From: MaryW
Date: 08-03-2005, 12:14 PM (1 of 42)
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I have been scanning the new patterns for fall. There seems to be an awful lot of jackets and skirts this year. Ponchos are still around and so is the fringey finishing. What are you gonna make? I have a few things from summer to finish up  but I can wear them anytime. Not for the hot weather. I want a new jacket.
MaryW
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From: seamstress16
Date: 08-03-2005, 03:45 PM (2 of 42)
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I'm gonna be making a whole wardrobe! My mom and sister want a few outfits and I want to turn some of my designs into wearable clothing now! Wish me luck with all of that pattern drafting! -Danielle |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-03-2005, 04:27 PM (3 of 42)
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I already made a jacket for fall. Usually I get to that about March when I finish the summer stuff. I guess I'm a little less behind than usual. Must be the time I save with the serger. I made a silk tweed jacket -- got the fabric cheap in New York -- with a fantastic lining that is also the lapels and collar. I skipped the fringe though. It looks good on the outside -- not so good but not tooooo bad inside. For later in the fall I'm looking at new black pants and a couple shirts. Dorothy |
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From: Orc40k
Date: 08-04-2005, 12:23 PM (4 of 42)
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For Fall? I need to finish my son's 15th century garb. It will be a lot easier to work on heavy brocade and fur trim as the days get cooler. In addition, I need a wardrobe that fits. Medication I take for bipolar disorder has blown me up to the tune of about 20# and I'm tired of gauze sacks. I'm looking at a couple of elastic waist skirts, some shells and a beautiful shawl collar jacket from a pattern I bought online a couple of years ago. Can't recall the pattern company, but it's really sharp and not too tailored for the zaftig me. I'm working in an olive/tan/rust color scheme and basing off the SWAP wardrobe. Wish me luck. Barbara |
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From: June Harlow
Date: 08-04-2005, 12:45 PM (5 of 42)
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I'm working on an above-the-knee fitted skirt, made from embossed 'pleather' type material....wish me luck! I've also got some plans to make a couple of ankle length skirts as soon as I find some nice fall colors. And, of course, I have a special "to-do" box containing all the parts to make a complicated boned lace bodice. I have the boning, lining, under-lining, lace and all the necessary notions. I look at the box every so often and promise myself I'll get going on it someday 
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 08-04-2005, 03:39 PM (6 of 42)
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SCHOOL CLOTHES!!!!! I am sewing school clothes for my youngest 2 dds (6 & 8) So far I have sewn: 5 pairs of capri pants 4 knit shirts 2 skirts 1 pr shorts Today I am working on a 2 tier knit skirt. I have been seriously sewing on their wardrobes for 2 weeks now, and school starts Tues (8/9). Between what still fits from last year though, and what I have made they can get through the first week at least....during which I will continue to sew, sew, sew. The good news is their wardrobe has only cost $75.00 (for 2 kids--not bad!) and $60.00 of that was gifted to us by my dmil as she usually buys 1 set of clothes per child for 1st week of school. COOL!!! Meanwhile teen dd (13) I spent $135.00 on her back to school wardrobe. Much more---but my dsil spent $500.00  to outfit her two daughters in FL.So I guess I am doing alright. |
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From: SewAddict
Date: 08-04-2005, 06:30 PM (7 of 42)
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Preschool clothes for my daughter Haylie. I need to make simple, straight dresses for Haylie that I won't die when she gets mud and paint all over them. She won't wear shorts or pants and I can't make anything too frilly for school or the skirts will be hanging in the toilet! LOL. Angela |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 08-04-2005, 08:17 PM (8 of 42)
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This is what I made today for 8 yo dd: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/PrincessJenny/supertwirlyskirt.jpg In her words it is "super-duper twirly". It has also been bumped up to the incredibly cool status of first day of school outfit! This was an incredibly easy sew- Mcalls 4707 in a size 3/4---I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a nice full circle skirt with tiers. |
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From: June Harlow
Date: 08-04-2005, 08:28 PM (9 of 42)
That's really cute ! I'm sure the other kids in school will want to know where she got it ! 
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
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From: SewAddict
Date: 08-04-2005, 10:11 PM (10 of 42)
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Adorable skirt! What type of material did you use? My daughter Ashlie would love that skirt! Angela |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 08-05-2005, 07:44 AM (11 of 42)
Thank you  It was a really nice soft cotton interlock knit from Hancocks. The funny thing is it was on sale for $4.99/yd from $5.99/yd---and I have never paid more than $3.96/yd for fabric---I usually keep it in the $1-2/yd range--so for me this was majorly extravagant-lol!!! But it was a dream to sew with and so soft to the touch. She really loves the feel of it. I think I might have enough to eek out a pair of shorts to go beneath it. As twirly as it is, I know she won't be able to resist the temptation to spin, whirl, and twirl her day away at school  Jen |
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From: mommgsews
Date: 08-05-2005, 01:59 PM (12 of 42)
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I'm in Arizona and I'm looking forward to it being cool enough to wear a 3/4 sleeve linen blouse. Got the fabric in NYC while vacationing last month. Also working on a new swim suit to keep up with my new-found lap swimming routine. Also making drapes for DD 18 and some for boy cousin, not to mention a duvet cover and pillow shams for the college-bound dd, jazz pants for the 14 yo dd and a wearable art sweatshirt to finish detailing. There's more too... Barbara |
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-08-2005, 07:49 PM (13 of 42)
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*Some baby stuff for a handful of friends with growing families. *A lightweight jacket for my 3y.o. and for one of her buddies. *Certainly, a halloween costume decision will emerge soon. It has chaged several times, ever since November 1st! *Going to learn about draping tomorrow at sewing club, so perhaps I'll get inspired for a grown-up project for myself
Andrea
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From: mommydionne
Date: 08-10-2005, 07:01 PM (14 of 42)
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I've been cutting lately but not sewing, on the table.... a pair of brown dress pants (vogue pattern have used twice already ) a grey knit pullover (actually a "wearable muslin" for a pattern I want to use on a fab ROOTS knit I found on wazoodle) , a pegged skirt with a circle ruffle for the hem and I think I have enough of the material to make a "shrunken" blouse/jacket with 3/4 sleeves. Now the trick is to get this stuff stitched up before the muse passes! (and I get into school clothes sewing)
Jeanette
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-10-2005, 07:29 PM (15 of 42)
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SewAddict/Angela--I have the same challenge. Prescooler who always wants to wear a dress, but who frequently dips the back of it into the toilet. And after trying on clothes at the store today and seeing how the next size up goes into more challenging closures, I'm wondering, will they help straighten her out after she comes back from the restroom???
Andrea
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From: mommydionne
Date: 08-11-2005, 09:03 AM (16 of 42)
In my kids' school they have a small bathroom in the kindergarten class, nice for the little ones, those big halls can be intimidating at first ( I actually remember my school having that too  ).My dd loves dresses too but they just don't work well in the playground so we do skorts as well. Jeanette
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From: mommgsews
Date: 08-11-2005, 03:31 PM (17 of 42)
| When my oldest dd - now 20 -- was that age she refused to go anywhere without a skirt that twirls. So I made her some skirts with pants and/or shorts attached so she could have her twirly and I could know that she was properly covered. There were simple to make since I made them from a no-side-seam pants pattern and a circle skirt using t-shirt knit. The waistband was 1 - 1 1/4" elastic sewn-on, folded over and topstiched . They were lots of fun! |
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From: SewAddict
Date: 08-11-2005, 08:00 PM (18 of 42)
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Andrea, I am happy to report that they will help staighten her out and also replace undergarments that always end up on the floor! Yes, I asked the questions! She is only 2 almost three after all. I have heard of several preschools that refuse to offer assistance of any kind....what a shame to be afraid to help out a child. So far the straight jumpers are turning out really cute and they really are solving that problem! Angela |
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From: tiedyejudy
Date: 08-11-2005, 08:26 PM (19 of 42)
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I'm in Arizona and I'm looking forward to it being cool enough to wear a 3/4 sleeve linen blouse. Barbara Come on up to Flagstaff! Cool and rainy! Judy
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-15-2005, 09:29 AM (20 of 42)
My brother-in-law gave me 3-4 yards of a wonderful very dark burgundy velvet. (yes, he's a great BIL!  ) With that fabric I'm gonna make an A-line dress for myself and then A-line skirts for my sisters (and maybe for me if there's enough fabric) I also plan to make a long skirt in jean fabric with large box pleats (at least I think that's the word in English!) Should be very fashionable in France this year. Here's the skirt I intend to make (from Burda magazine) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/e-zabelle/3abe24ed.jpg English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
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From: Magot
Date: 08-15-2005, 10:35 AM (21 of 42)
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Isabelle! I was thnking of trying that pattern - looks cool. And yes, they are called box pleats. I made a couple of t's fromthe same magazine, I plan on trying another one and a tiered skirt.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: mommgsews
Date: 08-17-2005, 04:15 PM (22 of 42)
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Come on up to Flagstaff! Cool and rainy! I will be there soon. My 2nd born angel will be starting at NAU very soon! We've been busy making a duvet cover, buying sheets and towels and ... It seems like the buying for the dorm set-up never ends. I do want to make sure that she has what she needs though.I'll be making her a fleece coat to take up when we go to Family weekend in October. I'm not quite sure how this girl with no extra fat layers will handle the cold. She may look like a size 14 (instead of 4) by the time she gets enough clothing on to keep warm.
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-18-2005, 02:35 AM (23 of 42)
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Isabelle! I was thnking of trying that pattern - looks cool. And yes, they are called box pleats. I made a couple of t's fromthe same magazine, I plan on trying another one and a tiered skirt. Oh, you use Burda magazine too? I love it! Buy it almost every month. I remember those cute tops in the magazine as well... I think I'll make the inners panels in a contrasting fabric. Hopefully in September! 
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
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From: Magot
Date: 08-18-2005, 03:09 AM (24 of 42)
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Put it this way Isabelle, I would buy it every month but I have only ever seen that one in the shops although I cruise them reguarly. Our major high Street magazine seller, WH Smith, is a bit hit and run when it comes to sewing magazines - I got a great magazine in there one month (Sewing world) which had a superb tote bag pattern from which I made many Christmas gifts) and I've never seen that again siince either. It seems they only stock one or two of a few kinds and you grab them when you see them Do you find it hard to get sewing mags in Paris?
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-18-2005, 04:06 AM (25 of 42)
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That's a pity. Couldn't you subscribe? But maybe you wouldn't want them all... Burda is the most widespread magazine in France, the one you'll have most luck finding. I used to live near a "maison de la presse" (which sells magazines but is also a distributing center for smaller newsstands) and they had all the sewing magazines that you can find in France (Burda, Diana, Elena). It all depends whether your newsstand makes the choice to sell the magazine or not. Now I'm in another part of Paris, I had to visit several newsstands to find the Burda - but I've found one and I can check out every month whether I like the magazine or not. I moderate a French sewing group on Yahoo and the vast majority of the members can find sewing magazines in their towns (sometimes more than I do!), no matter where in France they live. The arrival of the new Burda is sure to spark lots of conversation every month in the group Did you know you could check out the designs every month on the Burda website? http://burdamode.com/Magazine,1270777,deDE.html I believe you can order a subscription in your own language from there. English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
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From: Magot
Date: 08-18-2005, 08:17 AM (26 of 42)
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Thanks Isabelle, I've bookmarked the site - it will be useful to see if I want one then I can order it frm my local newsagent. so long as my German (far more limited than my French) is up to scratch!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-18-2005, 08:22 AM (27 of 42)
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You're very welcome Margot. That website is so useful! I found the direct link for ordering in your own language: http://www.secureform.de/abo/bumo/lander.php No idea of the cost though... 
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
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Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98
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From: Magot
Date: 08-18-2005, 08:34 AM (28 of 42)
Thanks again, I'm more likely to buy the ones I am interested in than subscribe so looking at the magazine online will be a real bonus - by the by, I love your Taurus/cat - so cute! Do you write the blog in French and English being multi talented as you are? A little tease here - for Margot read MAGOT as in a badly spelt small furry catterpillar (bebe d'un papillon?) 
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-18-2005, 09:21 AM (29 of 42)
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LOL! Sorry about the confusion Magot! Your French seems good BTW! Thank you about my blog. I do write it in both languages... Used to write it in English only but then I realized it might interest French seamstresses and stitchers as well - which it did! English is my passion - so much so that I've made it my job. I am prewashing the jean fabric I want to use for the skirt... That's a start eh?
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
User: Zabelle
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98
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From: mommydionne
Date: 08-21-2005, 05:30 PM (30 of 42)
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Magot do you get Burda in German? I used to have a subscription here in Canada in English, (no german and my french is REALLY bad which is funny b/c DH is french and the older two kids are in an immersion class and are well on their way to becoming bilingual).
Jeanette
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From: Magot
Date: 08-21-2005, 09:25 PM (31 of 42)
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No. it's in English when we find it ( I am in England) it's just the website was in German.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: NanCee
Date: 08-29-2005, 01:41 PM (32 of 42)
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Magot & Zabelle.....I have been getting the WOF for a year now but have not sewed anything as we had illness in the family and I had no time for sewing.Now I have lots of fabric to use up. I need pants & jackets. What jackets have you made from the Burda? Are they hard or easy? I have been told that the pants will fit good? I also bought some patterns (Burda) at our local fabric shop that I have not tried yet. I got one issue of the"Blouses Skirts Trousers" then was informed it was cancelled ( for here Canada) so I got an issue of Burda plus fashion and it has a nice jacket. When you go to their web site they have all these magazines but not in English. 
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-30-2005, 04:38 AM (33 of 42)
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NanCee... First I hope things have improved in you family. I have never sewn a jacket... partly because I do not often wear one, partly because I am still a beginner and they scare me off!  That being said, I do have several French friends who've made some jackets from the Burda magazines, and they all turned out beautiful and stylish.  Their pants are good too. Sometimes you might surprised about the fit though (once you'll make them one size too large, another time it may be one size too small...) I don't know why. In the "Burda Easy" issue last Fall, there were some pants patterns that fit great. A pattern to use again and again. Do you have that issue? English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
User: Zabelle
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98
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From: NanCee
Date: 08-30-2005, 04:03 PM (34 of 42)
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Zabelle... I dont have that easy issue, does it come out every month or is it only once or twice a year? I have so many pieces of fall type of fabric that I must turn it into pants & jackets or skirts, but last fall I made 3 new wool skirts that I have not worn so pants & jackets are what I need more and some tops. I hardly ever wear dresses and when I do and need a new one, I choose a simple sheath which takes no time at all to sew up.
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User: NanCee
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-31-2005, 02:07 AM (35 of 42)
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The Burda easy issue comes out twice a year. I believe the Fall one is already out in Germany. In France, it'll come out at the end of October... A long time to wait! Maybe you can find it on Ebay? Just a thought. I found two Easy Burdas from previous years (when I wasn't sewing yet) on Ebay. But I am sure you'll find great patterns in the Burdas you already have. Keep us posted on how your Fall wardrobe comes along!
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
User: Zabelle
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98
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From: patti2
Date: 08-31-2005, 12:14 PM (36 of 42)
| I have been sewing baby things for two expected grandchildren. So far, 6 kimonos, 5 play and sleeps, two crib quilts, bumper pads and a wall hanging for one nursery, and more. I have to take a break and start on my 8 and 9 year olds PJ's. I also finished 2 pair of sleep pants for my 18 year old. I have been off work for 6 wweks with a broken ankle, so I have taken advantage of the time!! |
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From: Zabelle
Date: 08-31-2005, 12:19 PM (37 of 42)
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Wow! You have been such a busy lady! All that "thanks" to a broken ankle! You must be feeling very accomplished! Way to go Patti!
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
User: Zabelle
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98
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From: NanCee
Date: 09-02-2005, 01:29 PM (38 of 42)
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Mary, Have you started on a jacket? thats what I need & want to sew. I am short on time, so I am looking at easy,quick patterns, so far I havent found any I like the look of. I have some flannels and tweed in my stash that would be nice for wearing with pants,skirts but I dont have the time in the day to work on a tailored type of pattern.Guess if I cant find a nice looking easy pattern I will have to install a higher watt bulb over my machine and forfeit putting up my feet at night to tackle one. |
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 09-04-2005, 07:42 PM (39 of 42)
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NanCee, my newest issue of Threads magazine came yesterday, and there were 2 jacket patterns reviewed. Both looked fast and easy with lots of ways to modify.
Andrea
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Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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From: NanCee
Date: 09-05-2005, 12:01 AM (40 of 42)
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Andrea... I was down picking up drug supplies yeasterday and looked over the magazine rack but no latest Threads. I did check out their ad on the web and being a Chanel fan, I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
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User: NanCee
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 09-05-2005, 08:10 PM (41 of 42)
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I think subscribers may get mags before they show up in stores. Patience You know, I just don't have that great fashion upbringing (clueless) , but after reading the Chanel article, I cannot wait to try and make myself one of those. I have the sense it is one of those things you have to try, and then you're hooked! It was an inspiring issue.
Andrea
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From: NanCee
Date: 09-07-2005, 12:05 AM (42 of 42)
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Andrea, I was out again today and still no Threads!!!! DH had to go someplace and on our way back, I just had to stop at a fabric shop( big one) and looked for something to make another Loes Hinse sweater set.I lucked out on the bargain shelf, found two suitable fabrics.The bad thing about this, is I still havent made one. I just seem to be adding material to my already overflowing closet. This sewing is a real disease, like overeating (love food) I think I practically drool over some of the gorgeous fabrics & thread colors. Cant wait to see the jackets in this latest edition.I will  if itsnot in tomorrow. |
User: NanCee
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