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The back looks like it is fitting quite well but in my opinion the front side darts need shortening a little. I actually just had a peak at my pattern and I shorten them by about an inch and a half for my daughter. That may explain why I had to curve the dart legs to get nice ends.

It is a gorgeous colour on her.

The back looks like it is fitting quite well but in my opinion the front side darts need shortening a little. I actually just had a peak at my pattern and I shorten them by about an inch and a half for my daughter. That may explain why I had to curve the dart legs to get nice ends.

It is a gorgeous colour on her.

Ok, I have made the muslin/lining and I think it is good to go. Any thoughts? I made the 6 and moved it out to the 8 in the waist and hip area. I actually worked with front and back separately on the pattern as I find this technique easy.

I am not sure about the bust. Poor girl was getting a little mad with me for repeating a few questions…[Read more]

Ok, I have made the muslin/lining and I think it is good to go. Any thoughts? I made the 6 and moved it out to the 8 in the waist and hip area. I actually worked with front and back separately on the pattern as I find this technique easy.

I am not sure about the bust. Poor girl was getting a little mad with me for repeating a few questions…[Read more]

@kerrilyn Thankyou so much for the tips. I have been attempting to send you a reply but for some reason it doesn’t want to? Seven agtempts later and I have to resort to this message instead.

@kerrilyn Thankyou so much for the tips. I have been attempting to send you a reply but for some reason it doesn’t want to? Seven agtempts later and I have to resort to this message instead.

I’ve just spent two hours alterin the pattern for the Bistro dress to fit Imogen’s measurements. Now it’s onto a muslin and then real thing. I just hope I have a zipper long enough or we are in trouble.

I’ve just spent two hours alterin the pattern for the Bistro dress to fit Imogen’s measurements. Now it’s onto a muslin and then real thing. I just hope I have a zipper long enough or we are in trouble.

2 messenger bags down and I’m on to the third 🙂

2 messenger bags down and I’m on to the third 🙂

So cute! What a fantastic choice of fabric combination!

Trying this again – still not a great photo, but my model is less than cooperative.

I’ll second that, the book has so many great patterns in it. I just made 5 of the bear carriers for a birthday party and they were a huge hit. I’m afraid I have two UFO messenger bags lurking somewhere — must get to finishing those!

I’ll second that, the book has so many great patterns in it. I just made 5 of the bear carriers for a birthday party and they were a huge hit. I’m afraid I have two UFO messenger bags lurking somewhere — must get to finishing those!

If you don’t have the Little Things To Sew book yet, you need to get it! For the messenger bag, the cape, the Explorer Vest and every other pattern! But the messenger bag is amazing, I use it as my go to handbag everyday. I’ve made, at least, 6 large and 2 small and have another 6 planned for Christmas gifts!

If you don’t have the Little Things To Sew book yet, you need to get it! For the messenger bag, the cape, the Explorer Vest and every other pattern! But the messenger bag is amazing, I use it as my go to handbag everyday. I’ve made, at least, 6 large and 2 small and have another 6 planned for Christmas gifts!

Wow. Everyone sounds super busy. I wish I had the time to see more. I have 3 hopscotch dresses in various states. And a bunch of in a clutch too. I really need to get the book for the messenger bag.

Today I am home with the sick- not really sick daughter. She broke out in a rash last night. Since so many childhood diseases start this way,…[Read more]

Wow. Everyone sounds super busy. I wish I had the time to see more. I have 3 hopscotch dresses in various states. And a bunch of in a clutch too. I really need to get the book for the messenger bag.

Today I am home with the sick- not really sick daughter. She broke out in a rash last night. Since so many childhood diseases start this way,…[Read more]

looking forward to seeing it Tamara!
I finally got some more strap adjustors for the messenger bags I’m making. The first one in purple with tiny white and aqua butterflies with matching aqua accents is looking beautiful 🙂