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Showing posts with label Prima. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prima. Show all posts

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Prima pattern pics

Well as promised here is a view of the very easy Prima sundress. I think it would be ideal for a beginner sewer - or someone like me who just wants instant gratification ;P The weather is heating up here in Melbourne and I'm hoping to whip this one up real soon - though maybe  I would make two shoulder straps rather than the halter neck-tie so I could wear a bra underneath :)
I have included the Prima sizing chart so you can get an idea of what they mean by "size 10-20".

BTW I was looking for a website which had pics of the Prima pattern designs on it to link to - if anyone come across one I would be very grateful if you could drop me a line!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Hello from Melbourne

I know I know its been ages since I last posted :( but I have finally landed in Melbourne and have my laptop set up again!
The last few months have been crazy with packing, a long planned holiday to Perth and organising the move, but finally the new house is more or less unpacked (if you don't count all the boxes stacked up in the spare room) so DH and I can now return to Life As Normal - aaaaah!
In order to make up for my slovenly-ness in posting I though I would share my latest magazine discovery (thanks to Mia's sewing friend Di in Perth), that those in the sew might be interested in :

http://www.magazinesubscription.co.uk/subscribe-to/Prima-Magazine.html

Prima is an English "women's" magazine and the cool thing about it is that each issue comes with a clothing pattern insert ! Usually there is only one garment to make (for women) but from what I can see they are fairly simple and CUTE !
the edition which I currently have (August 2009) features a "Easiest -ever sundress or top" designed to be made out of jersey fabric. Sizing is quite generous (size 10 - 20 UK) and the simple design would make it ideal for beginner sewists.
The bonus for me is that I now I can finally buy a "women's " magazine without feeling like I am wasting my money and as the magazine is from the UK it covers different topics from the ones we have here. Also it focuses more on "lifestyle" than "gossip" so the articles are a lot more substantial - if you like reading.

I brought my copy for $6.50 from a newsagent in Karrinyup, Perth. Not everyone will have this magazine but usually if they have a collection of other overseas magazines you are in with a chance and its definately worth a look.

As soon as I can find my camera USB cable (probably in one of those spare room boxes) I will try and download some pics of the pattern, so you can see the design in all its simple purdy-ness:)