The Electric Quilt Amy Butler Software A-AMYEQ Review

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(More customer reviews)Fun to look through so far, especially the inspirations (things others have made with Amy Butler fabric), although I haven't followed any of the instructions through to completion. Looks quite complex in the ability to customise quilt patterns, but still not able to fully create with it - I guess a different software would do that. Note that most of the patterns are links to a pdf/instruction sheet.

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Software features 22 unique and stylish projects for the home: eight quilts, three table runners, seven pillows, one floor cushion and three bags, plus nine bonus projects.All with clear, step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions for all skill levels.Print patterns, yardage charts and sew!Requires Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

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Kimberly Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Amy Butler patterns in the past and loved them, however this was disappointing. I did not like the finished product. It is a very long and skinny bag much more so than pictured on the pattern. I found it was difficult to sew at times. It has a zipper and pleating is required at each end of the zipper. The pattern did a poor job of walking you through this part and the pleats were poorly marked on the pattern as to how big the pleat is surposed to be. I was so disappointed and hated the bag so much that I immediately turned around and sold the pattern on ebay.

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Kimberly BagA classic, graceful shape sized to make this bag suitable for every event. A girls night out or an evening social! Simple lines and gusset allow for a long zipper, making this bag easy access! Sewing pattern includes instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Kimberly Bag.

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Jewels of India Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this pattern and received it yesterday. I am thrilled by it. It is an ethnic design, but no reason to keep it that way. I love beautiful fabrics, of which I have a good stash. I plan to make up this design in various ways - not so as to look like I am trying to dress as a woman in India, but simply as a woman who likes wearable art and interesting clothing. Seeing the pattern gave me several great ideas as to what can be done with this design.

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Jewels of India - Misses 6-16; Men's 34-44. A grouping of truly versatile garments with a tailored kurta overshirt for men and women, kamiz tunic and bias-cut churidar pants for women. The simple shapes of these garments make it easy to vary them creatively. Top everything off with the Gandhi hat. Pattern includes historical information about Indian dress. Suggested fabrics: For the Kurta, choose any shirting fabric from gauze to flannel. For the Kamiz and Churidar, choose light to medium-weight cottons, silks, or synthetics; lightweight wool. For the hat, choose medium-weight cotton, silk, or wool; decorative weaves or brocade.

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Amy Butler - The Swing Bag Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)Amy Butler has catapulted to sewing stardom on the merits of her bag patterns, and the Swing Bag pattern is a great example of her work. Her instructions are verbose and well diagrammed, making this an excellent choice for a beginner. The materials called for in this bag are simple and readily available (no specialty interfacing, for example) which also favors the beginning sewing enthusiast, and yet the result is no ordinary dowdy tote bag. The trapezoid shape with the scooped out topline is chic, and the reversible nature of the bag makes it doubly fun.
This isn't to say it is faultless as a sewing pattern. Many people (myself included) dislike her choice for where to turn the bag - she recommends in the highly visible topline when a side seam makes much more sense. She neglects to edgestitch the topline, and while this is easily remedied (just do it!) a beginner would not know that this will give a professional look to the bag without being told.
I have made quite a few of these, and on some I have made my own modifications to this bag... adding a built-in cell phone pocket, a zipper pocket, mitering the corners, adding a key carabiner loop, etc. But even without any modifications at all, this is a versatile and sophisticated totebag that makes a great introduction to hand-bag sewing. It is a pattern well worth owning.

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Make this unique carry-all and coordinating scarf with the fabric of your choice. This sewing pattern includes: Instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Swing Bag and Scarf/Sash.

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Amy Butler Patterns-Nappy Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I made this as a sleepover bag for my 9-year-old daughter a few days ago and we both love it. The instructions are simple and the bag is easy to make. I omitted the bottle pocket since it's not a diaper bag for us and also omitted the cell phone pocket. I made this in probably 3-4 hours. The bag is quite large- definitely not an everyday diaper bag that I would've used when my kids were babies.

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This hip and functional diaper bag design helps to keep everything under control. It's easy access design even keeps your cell phone right where you can reach it.The pattern includes instructions, pattern pieces, measurements and a metric conversion chart.Dimensions of the finished bag are 24" wide x 29" tall. The changing pad will be 18" wide x 24" long and storage case is 5" x 19 1/2" tall.

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Amy Butler Patterns-Barcelona Review

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(More customer reviews)This skirt pattern is by far my favorite one, ever. Seriously. It looks good with just about any fabric. Actually, I haven't made a version of it that I don't like, and I've made this one about ten times.

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ART OF THE MIDWEST-Amy Butler Patterns.This sewing pattern includes:instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Layered Skirt, A-Line Skirt, And Apron Overlay.Nimble in spirit.Revived vintage designs for easy going elegance. Sizes for all 3 projects range from XS-XL.Theme:Barcelona Skirts.Made in USA.

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Amy Butler Patterns-Gum Drop Review

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(More customer reviews)This is such a fun pillow/ottoman to make. I'm a confident beginning seamstress and have made 3 now, one of the large size for our livingroom and two of the smaller ones in a rainbow design for my kiddos. I'm a fan of Amy Butler as it is and the large ottoman was my first completed project from one of her patterns. The instructions are very clear and there were marks on the pattern to help ensure you line up and sew your pieces more accurately. I only have one complaint and that is that the pattern piece for the panels is only half the total panel and you do have to tape 2 pieces together to get it. While the taping wasn't a problem tracing half and then another half for each panel was annoying. An easy fix though is to trace and cut out the entire panel from freezer paper and use that as your pattern thus saving your pattern piece from wear and tear and getting more use from it later. The 24" version serves as a great casual ottoman and the smaller 18" is still large for a 'pillow' and works best as a mini ottoman or a child's ottoman.

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ART OF THE MIDWEST-Amy Butler Patterns.This sewing pattern includes:instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Gum Drop Pillows And Ottomans.Easy to make, yet dramatic in style.Large, comfy and cool pillows and even larger ottoman sizes.Eye candy for your home.Also includes a metric conversion chart.Amy patterns are now printed on 100% recycled paper.Finished size for 24" pillow:24"W x 12"H. Finished size for 18" pillow:18"W x 9"H.Theme:Gum Drop Pillows And Ottomans.Made in USA.

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Clover Bags & Totes 3/4-Inch Snap Closure Review

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(More customer reviews)This is THE magnetic closure that you want to use when making purses or tote bags. It's strong enough to hold securely but not so strong that it tears away from the fabric. Beware of less expensive magnetic closures. This is the one you want to use if you're making purses or totes. It also comes in another color and a different size.

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# 6244 Magnetic tote bag closures (3/4-inch) Antique gold. Make two small cuts in material and insert closure tabs. Insert back closure on back of material and fold tabs out.

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Amy Butler Patterns-Frenchy Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I've made a number of Amy Butler's bags over the past few years and this one is probably my new favorite. The directions are well written. The pattern is simple yet very stylish. I've made the handbag and tote and will probably make them both again as gifts. This is an advanced beginner project or an ambitious beginner project. Have fun!

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The Amy Butler Frenchy Bags pattern features instructions and pattern pieces for two size bags. The finished shoulder bag measures14 3/4" wide x 16 1/2" tall (25 1/4" tall including shoulder straps). The handbag measures 11 1/4" wide x 11 1/4" tall (14 1/2" tall with straps).

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Amy Butler Patterns Sweet Harmony AB-042SW Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an avid sewer and made this purse for a friend. It was ok, but not great. I think her other patterns are much cuter. As always with Amy Butler's patterns, it was an easy pattern to read. Excepting this time for the zipper placement part on the inside pocket. I found that Amy's directions on this part didn't match up at all and I ended up doing my own thing.
Overall, this is a cute bag and my friend enjoyed it, but I think it looks too much like a diaper bag or a bible case. Not exactly 2 images I would want for my purses to look like.
I also found that the size of cording used for the piping was impossible to find so I substituted it for a piping about 3/8" wide.

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A full color 5.5:' x 8.5" pattern cover with instruction page and patt ern pieces attached.

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Amy Butler Patterns-Domestic G Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this for my girlfriend who was just learning to sew. Had some instruction to complete it from a local craft store and she is quite pleased with how it turned out.
Can't comment on the quality of the pattern though - have to claim non-sewer ignorance, but it looks good!

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AMY BUTLER DESIGN-Domestic Goddess Aprons: Three styles.Pattern incl udes materials list for each apron design: half; pleaded bodice and sp lit bodice.Made in USA. "

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Amy Butler Patterns-Stash/Dash Review

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(More customer reviews)I have made 7 of these bags now. They are really fun to make. I think the pattern is very well written, and the construction process used is not too difficult. Even the zipper is not difficult to install (and I am sort of scared of zippers). The finished product is very professional looking. I gave my mom a set of these for Christmas, and she commented on how professional looking they were.
I will say, when I first read some of the steps, they didn't make sense. But if you just do what the instructions say, you'll do fine. The more I made them, the more sense the instructions made. You'll probably want to make more than one if you try these. They're sort of addicting, I think!
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Amy Butler - Sophia Carry-All Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)My order cam quickly, I love the pattern and am looking forward to sewing soon!

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Make this unique carry-all with the fabric of your choice. This sewing pattern includes: Instructions and pattern piecesto create your own Sophia Carry-All.

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Amy Butler - Chelsea Bags Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)I was able to make this bag in an afternoon and it turned out adorable. I received many compliments on it. I don't care for the way the handles turned out, but it has held up beautifully.

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This sewing pattern includes instructions and pattern pieces to create a reversible small bag and a large reversible tote. Clean lines and cool shapes characterize this easy-access bag with contemporary flair.

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Amy Butler - Lotus Tunic and Cami Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked this pattern alot. One alternative I think it would be cute, it to make this with suiting fabric for the dress to make it suitable for work. Her measurements were a bit different than most patterns, which make my pattern two different sizes, however, that was an easy fix. One thing on the dress though, was that it was too long, so I suggest making the length a size between the tunic and the dress, depending upon your height.


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Flattering fit and versatile design. This sewing pattern includes: Instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Lotus Cami, Tunic and Dress with sleeve variations.

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Amy Butler -Liverpool Shirt, Tunic & Dress Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)The Liverpool pattern allows you to make a shirt, tunic or dress in 2 lengths. It has 2 sets of pattern pieces, one set to cut for for XS, S and M sizes and one set for L, XL and XXL. They are tissue paper pattern pieces.
This pattern is very detailed. The instructions and companion illustrations are very clear to follow. However, i would not want to try this as a complete beginner. It has you sewing french seams and top stitching seams which results in a very professional look but not the kind of thing I would want to do as a first project. Some of it i think could be skipped if i wanted a dress in a hurry - as it stands this is not a one afternoon kind of project.
So far I have only made one tunic from it but plan to make more. I think this pattern is going to get plenty of use so justifies the price.

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A fresh/retro pattern that provides four hem and sleeve length options along with a versatile belt to make this an easy-to-make and wear modern fashion piece. Pattern for sizes XS - XXXL.

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Amy Butler Birdie Sling Tote Bag Midwest Modern Sewing Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)I am in the process of making this bag today, and I am positively flabbergasted at how inflated the fabric quantities needed for this pattern are! There is no way on God's green Earth you need 1 1/8 yards of both the exterior fabric and handle fabric! I have way more than 1/2 yard left of both of these, and about 1/3 yard left of the lining fabric as well.
Plus, the layout instructions for cutting out the pieces is terrible! It's like they want you to waste as much of the fabric as humanly possible. I guess maybe Amy Butler is hoping you'll use all of her own fabrics to make some extra $$$'s off the inflated quantities this pattern states to buy! I recommend buying 1 yard each of the fabrics at the very MOST, and using common sense to layout the fabrics better before cutting it so that at least you can utilize all the leftover yardage for another project.

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This Amy Butler bag design is easy to make and perfect for a beginner project. The Birdie Sling will be one of your favorite carry-all bags.The finished bag dimensions are 28" tall with handles x 18" wide. The pattern includes instructions, pattern pieces and a metric conversion chart.

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