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Mocha - iThinkSew

Acorn

Mocha - iThinkSew
« on: May 22, 2019, 10:41:05 AM »
Has anyone made any of the Mocha patterns on the iThinkSew website?

I can't find any reviews anywhere, and while I like many of the patterns, I wonder whether they might look good on a model but be a bit too shapeless on a more traditionally made body. 

I'd also like to get some idea of the amount of ease - which looks enormous, but, of course, there's no way of knowing from the designer's pictures (and there are no finished measurements available as far as I can see).

They have a nice-looking range of baby patterns too.
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Acorn

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2019, 10:46:49 AM »
Just to add, look at the pictures for this listing... anything strike you as odd?   -<
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wrenkins

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2019, 10:51:21 AM »
Is she pretending not to be pregnant?  0_0
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jintie

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2019, 11:06:05 AM »
They look like badly drafted sacks to me.
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wrenkins

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2019, 11:08:20 AM »
Its spacious bodice piece and voluminous skirt it can be worn with ease in most physical activities.
Don't know about the drafting but the sacks bit might be accurate.
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Greybird

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2019, 11:35:03 AM »
What is hiding under the flowers?

Acorn

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2019, 12:04:30 PM »
I think you're probably right @Francesca - I know from experience that that sort of look is better on me if there are darts, even though I'm pear shaped.  Having scrutinised the ones I like as much as possible, I can't see any evidence of any darts.

And yes, @Greybird - what are those flowers hiding!!????!!
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Sewingsue

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2019, 12:17:03 PM »
Why would you show all the pics of a pattern made up with the models covering the front of the outfit with a bunch of flowers?

Shots like that aren't supposed to be 'arty' they are supposed to show what the garment should look like.
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Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2019, 12:24:14 PM »
Ooh, baby patterns - errr, just baby girls then  :(

Acorn

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2019, 12:29:59 PM »
Oh crikey - I hadn't noticed that!  (Probably because the two babes I have to sew for are both girls!)

There's probably only two or three out of thirty-one that could easily be made for boys (and they're very boring!) - how can there be that much difference at that age!!!?
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wrenkins

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2019, 14:04:36 PM »
...or all the genders.  :ninja:


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BrendaP

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2019, 15:17:18 PM »
What is hiding under the flowers?
A large pleat of shapelessness. :ninja:
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zora

Re: Mocha - iThinkSew
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2019, 18:01:11 PM »
Never before heard of Mocha but I do like several patterns so thanks for pointing this company out to me   :)