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From: MaryW
Date: 01-02-2007, 09:59 AM (1 of 5)
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I sewed this blouse up over the holidays. I love the look of it, simple with clean lines. From my measurements I cut out a size L. Just to be extra sure, I made up a muslin in some awful cotton broadcloth I had. Good thing too. The blouse was too small across the front and tight in the forearms. My arms are not big. I am 5'7" and weigh 155 lbs. So, I sewed up an XL of View A. This was a better fit. My fashion fabric was a striped floral so I had lots and lots of lines. It called for topstitching the front seams which I didn't want so I left that out. The directions for the neck edge were to turn raw edge under 3/8" and topstitch. I didn't like that so I cut a bias strip and finished the neck with that. Now it barely goes over my head.  However, the blouse is done and it does fit nicely, once I get it on. I added an inch to the length, I find it just a tad short for me. I am going to try this blouse again, It calls for woven fabrics but next time I will try it in a knit in size L. I like the lines and would like to have the other view with keyhole opening. We will see what happens. Overall, I think this pattern is for someone slim because of its close fit. It makes up in no time with 3/8" seam allowances. http://www.timmelfabrics.com/bergmanblouse.jpg MaryW
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From: mommydionne
Date: 01-02-2007, 08:14 PM (2 of 5)
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I find the loes hinse pattern run a bit small too, (and I'm a runt!) I like that one, may have to try soon. Thanks for the info mary.
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-03-2007, 08:32 AM (3 of 5)
Yes sticklady,  it would be perfect for you.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-03-2007, 11:36 AM (4 of 5)
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Stop picking on the skinny kid, Mary. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 01-03-2007, 08:26 PM (5 of 5)
 haha you guys is toooo funny!
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838
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