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   thomy | Jan 26, 2011 03:04pm | #1

   Pattern flaws

   Hi, check out a site for pattern reviews to see if this one has been reviewed.

   Don't assume the instruction are flawless.  I struggled with a jacket I made in the fall and after I found the pattern review site I realized I wasn't the only one.  Also, what may be clear as crystal to the pattern designer may not be clear to the rest of us.  Also, check to make sure you cut each piece the same size. I once cut a bodice piece one size and a facing another size.  Obviously this did not work.  Try to post a pic of the pattern pieces, instructions themselves and the fabric pieces you have cut/sewn and are working with.  That might help.  Hope this helps!

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   thomy | Jan 26, 2011 03:06pm | #2

   pattern flaws - review web sites

   Im sorry, I meant to suggest the one site I know of...of course there must be others (just do a google search).

   Try this site http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/addprofile.pl.

   Good luck.

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   shortorderof3 | Jan 26, 2011 07:30pm | #3

   Pattern Help

   I know the feeling. I have had a horrible time with McCalls instructions. I prefer Simplicity patterns for they are a bit clearer. I may even have the same pattern that you are having problems with and now I'm afraid to try it!  Try to go to the McCalls website and see if they can offer some information that may help you figure things out. I wish I could be of more help.  Good luck and when you get the tunic finished you may want to just frame your prize and put it up on the wall for everyone to see what trouble you went to.

   Have a blessed day.

   Whitney

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   alotofstitches | Feb 02, 2011 08:45am | #4

   McCalls5556

   Since I don't have your instruction sheet it's hard to help.  I know the collar would be an (a) interfaced collar  & (b) same pattern piece but used as a collar facing.  The front placket--is it a right and left front but cut so that the placket folds forming the facing?  Or do you have 4 pcs ( R & L plackets and placket facings)?  Both front plackets will need interfacing as well.  At the bottom of the placket, how does the pattern show it to be sewn to the tunic front.  Were you to mark dots and clip? 

   Liz

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   rekha | Feb 14, 2011 06:26pm | #5

   You could ask one of the 4 reviewers on  http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=19961