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Love Notions Crescendo Jeans

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I was a tester and I tell you this pattern took me way back to the 70's era I believe.  When I saw the 4 options, I knew immediately I wanted to make the flare version.  I ended up making 3 pairs with one going in the give away pile. This pattern has 4 leg styles (flare, boot, straight, and skinny), 2 butt options (curvy and straight) and 3 inseam options (petite, standard, and tall).  That is one of the things I love about Love Notions Patterns - you get multiple options. If you have been too afraid to make a pair of jeans - this is the pattern for you.  It has a faux zipper and an elastic waistband. Version 1 - Muslin Version 2 - Disaster Version 3 - Final The fabric requirements call for a 10 - 12 oz stretch bottom weight fabric with at least 25% stretch.  Fair warning, if you have lots of curves like me stay away from anything lighter than a 10 - 12 oz fabric unless you go up a size otherwise you get version 2 which is a hot mess. I did purchase fabric for this project for vers

Favorite Overnight Duffle by Sew4Home

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Love love love this overnight bag, but it is does take a bit more time to make.  The first one I made was a total disaster so instead of making 2, I ended up having to make 3.  Sew4Home never disappoints. Favorite Overnight Duffle My Personal Favorite Now I want one for me. How I did It This has been one for the books.  The previous posts' wallet was to go with these overnight bags because I knew my nieces were taking a trip.  I got sick Thanksgiving day and am still trying to get over my illness. I attempted to sew when I wasn't feeling good, trying to meet my Christmas deadline and that did not go well at all - first bag was a disaster.  Won't even waste time detailing all the issues - just know it is a disaster.   Disaster Bag I finally realized it was better to wait until I was completely healed.  Next I finally realized completely healed was coming no time soon (it has been 7 weeks now although I think I am finally at the tail end of my latest illness). Finally, I deci