Georgina's Dress – Simplicity 3503

March 26th, 2010

Georgina made a lovely dress for herself in Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes from a Simplicity Pattern No. 3503

Click below to watch her short video and learn two??changes she made to the original pattern. Also hear about the special places she has worn it!

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Georgina was very happy with her dress and highly recommends this dress pattern being very comfortable to wear.

Well done Georgina and thank you so much for sharing it with us all!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

Margaret's Dress – Vogue 8280

March 26th, 2010

Margaret made a lovely camel poly blend slim fitted dress with puff sleeves and skirt length to mid calve.

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Margaret made this dress from Pattern Vogue 8280. Margaret used the original sleeve pattern as designed and omitted the shoulder pleating and replaced it with gathering.

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Margaret lined her dress with gorgeous red satin lining!

The sleeves were padded along with boning from the shoulder seam to the hemline.

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We fitted Margaret’s dress exactly to her body shape as you can see here. She also added a wide black leather belt to complete the outfit.

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Margaret was delighted with the result and couldn’t wait to wear it out of the sewing school and to her special occasion! She highly recommends this pattern and will definitely made it again.

Well done Margaret you did a fabulous job!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

Lynn's 'The Gingham Girls' Handbag!

March 26th, 2010

Lynn made this gorgeous handbag featuring three ladies in their big hats!

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Lynn made this fun and roomy bag which she loves to bring to sewing classes.

Lynn chose her own fabrics for the machine or hand appliqu?? design which is named ???The Gingham Girls???.

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As you can see Lynn has certainly brought these crafty sewing ladies to life!

What a great handbag project to jazz up an outfit!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes