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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed the aesthetic of this book and I was pleased with the couple of patterns I tried so far: the pajama pants and the baby bloomers. A lot of the projects are things I could figure out on my own or are things that I wouldn't wear or have my kids wear so it's probably not a book I'll buy. I'm g...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65888066">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The pros: <br/><br/>1) lovely photos - sunny, happy kind of photos<br/>2) cute projects - there are some that are just too cute for words (like the little baby &quot;kimono&quot; shirt)<br/><br/>The cons: <br/><br/>1) hand-drawn diagrams - I'm obtuse but I can't decipher them<br/>2) no step-...]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[already picking out fabric to make the trapeze dress which looks like the perfect summer by the pool dress.  I love that she included more adult dress patterns.  most of the new books out there only seem to cater to teens and 20's]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[so beautiful and lots of very useable (and lovely) patterns, as well as detailed instructions and great tips.  i may add more after i try some patterns!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I haven't tried any of these patterns yet, but I love, love, love the varied ideas, and can't wait to make the Huck Finn pants for Asher.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm about to start making the Yard Sale Wrap Skirt. But I'd never wear a skirt to a yard sale.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Gorgeous projects--but I'm skeptical that I could do them as fast as they claim. :-)]]></body>
    
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