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Learn To Sew: What Size Pattern To Buy

Learn To Sew: What Size Pattern To Buy

Sandra Betzina 's daughter, Kim, has chosen her first pattern!

Sandra shows Kim how to measure herself and and how to determine what size pattern to buy. Learn where to look to find your size, what all of those other markings mean and why they are important.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Measure yourself to determine what size pattern you need to buy.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Oct 20, 2009. 1:11 AMKarFran says:
I've always been intimidated  with determining my size and making sure I am marking it right on the pattern. I loved the way Kim called one piece a kite and one a napkin. . .been there, thought that!

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Author:Sandra Betzina(Power Sewing)
Sandra Betzina, the power behind Power Sewing, is the author of More Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit, Power Sewing Step-by-Step, Sandra Sews for the Home, No Time To Sew and Fear of Sewing. She has produced ...
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