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From: MaryW
Date: 11-18-2005, 09:42 AM (1 of 17)
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Has anyone used these patterns yet? From the look of them, they are quite fitted and not for beginners. www.hotpatterns.com MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Catalina
Date: 11-18-2005, 09:55 AM (2 of 17)
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Mary, Theres a lot of discussion on Pattern Review re: these patterns and there are a couple reviews already written on on them. I personally have no experience with them. 
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User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: bunzino
Date: 11-18-2005, 09:53 PM (3 of 17)
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From what I'm reading on PR, you absolutely need to make a muslin. This is stated on their website along w the caution that these are not for beginners. But they are very cool! nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-19-2005, 08:35 AM (4 of 17)
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The designs are beautiful and they are presented in a way that might get younger women and girls interested in sewing. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Dede
Date: 11-19-2005, 08:41 AM (5 of 17)
| I really liked the styles but I don't think I'll be making anything in the near future. Everything I looked at seems to be sold out. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: LauraM62
Date: 11-19-2005, 01:37 PM (6 of 17)
I thought some of the patterns look really cute, thought my 18 & 15 dd would really enjoy some of the lines. I read on one posting board that the owner herself posted on that they got really swamped with orders. Their patterns took off much bigger then they originally thought they would, they have had to put in for my prints. Might be why you are seeing the sold out for right now, I knew they were pretty behind filling orders at one time, waiting for additional printing  Glad to see some new lines coming out through in the pattern companies, especially since my 15 dd has taken an interest in sewing 
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: Dede
Date: 11-19-2005, 02:04 PM (7 of 17)
| I'm 40something and would still wear a lot of what I saw. My choice of fabric might however be a little different than that of 15 to 25 young adult. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: Kitty3
Date: 11-19-2005, 06:50 PM (8 of 17)
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I'm forty something and fluffy and would love to make some of these. I hope they are not down too long. Kitty3 |
User: Kitty3
Member since: 08-13-2005 Total posts: 17 
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From: sewingdiva
Date: 11-20-2005, 03:18 AM (9 of 17)
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I received an email update from them the other day saying they are getting caught up on their backlog. Also that they are switching to 'in house' packaging and investing in printing equipment. Sounds like they are adjusting to the unexpected volume of orders that the buzz on their patterns created. From the PR reviews i read, sounds like they are indeed quite fitted - I guess to better emulate Designer RTW. Personally, i find their styles really appealing. However, since it sounds like the instructions aren't for beginners, the pricing is on the higher side and it could take a month to deliver to Canada  - i don't think i'll be trying them too soon.Think i'll work on tackling Burda World of Fashion magazine patterns for now.... |
User: sewingdiva
Member since: 10-23-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: LauraM62
Date: 11-20-2005, 10:28 AM (10 of 17)
I didn't mean that there weren't patterns that I liked too! It was just really great to see patterns that my teen girls liked almost everything. As someone else mentioned - bringing sewing to a level for another generation - I hope! 
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246
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From: DorothyL
Date: 11-20-2005, 12:17 PM (11 of 17)
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That's what I meant too, Laura. I think you can probably get most of those looks from any of the big 4 patterns or other independents. But the presentation seems to be fresh and aimed at the younger women. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Dede
Date: 11-20-2005, 01:04 PM (12 of 17)
| Oh Dear! Laura, I wasn't pointing the finger in anyone's direction. Hope you're not offended. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-21-2005, 09:15 AM (13 of 17)
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Every single blouse pattern is sold out.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: sewingdiva
Date: 11-24-2005, 11:38 PM (14 of 17)
| I received their 'Thanksgiving' newsletter email. They estimate they will be able to accept new orders starting Dec 1. Also - they are adding bag patterns to their lineup. |
User: sewingdiva
Member since: 10-23-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-25-2005, 07:38 AM (15 of 17)
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Speaking of new pattern companies -- did anyone see this one in Threads? http://decadesofstyle.com/ I was impressed. They don't have a lot of patterns but what they have is pretty cool if you like vintage. I haven't tried them yet, so I don't know if the patterns are difficult to work with. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bunzino
Date: 12-02-2005, 09:50 PM (16 of 17)
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You can order from them again (what's left in stock), but only 3 at a time!!! LOL!! nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-03-2005, 12:01 AM (17 of 17)
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Looks like stuff from the 70's made for people under 35/40....not too bad...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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