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  • 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 🙂

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Thanks Heidi, I agree. It will take the weight away from last minute sewing pressures to prep for Christmas etc. the pink matches her pink and silver shoes perfectly and we can find a silver necklace or something but keep the jewelery at a complete minimum – we need to reflect the standards set by the school I think.

    I am hoping to get started on…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Thanks Heidi, I agree. It will take the weight away from last minute sewing pressures to prep for Christmas etc. the pink matches her pink and silver shoes perfectly and we can find a silver necklace or something but keep the jewelery at a complete minimum – we need to reflect the standards set by the school I think.

    I am hoping to get started on…[Read more]

  • Tamara, I think the dress will be lovely. I suspect the pink and the linen will dress down nicely to the school interview. If the dress was black or satin then it maybe to dressy. But a beautiful dress that fits her and that she feels fantastic in should also give her the confidence she needs for the interview.
    It also sounds like it will also…[Read more]

  • Tamara, I think the dress will be lovely. I suspect the pink and the linen will dress down nicely to the school interview. If the dress was black or satin then it maybe to dressy. But a beautiful dress that fits her and that she feels fantastic in should also give her the confidence she needs for the interview.
    It also sounds like it will also…[Read more]

  • @frances-suzanne that’s exactly the size/length I just made for my 4&3/4 year old and no probs at all with head hole size. Have fun. That placket is gold!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard.

    I want to make it in…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard.

    I want to make it in…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard. She loves the style…[Read more]

  • Great tip, Nicole — I will bear it in mind when making the tiny sizes.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh, a big yes to doll clothes! My daughter hasn’t been hugely interested in her doll, but her grandma is taking her out for the full American Girl experience so she’s getting more excited. I’ve been saving the larger scraps from her clothes so I can make coordinating ones for her doll. Might be a good way to extend my shelf life as the in house seamstress?

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh, a big yes to doll clothes! My daughter hasn’t been hugely interested in her doll, but her grandma is taking her out for the full American Girl experience so she’s getting more excited. I’ve been saving the larger scraps from her clothes so I can make coordinating ones for her doll. Might be a good way to extend my shelf life as the in house seamstress?

  • Marylynn replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Group logo of Sew AlongsSew Alongs 10 years ago

    Added photo to the Lisette Flickr group.

  • Marylynn posted an update 10 years ago

    added coat photo to the SewLisette Flickr Group.

  • Happy Wednesday! For those of you who are sewing along with us this week, day two is now up!

  • Would a wool jersey work? Or something like this:

    http://www.naturesfabrics.com/rose-wool-pointelle.html

    I have a sweater of similar cut as this coat that my mother covets. I’d love to make it in a sweater or lighter jersey so it can be worn indoors during the winter. It gets cold here in the Northeastern US.

  • Thanks @motherof5 and @cybele727 for taking the time to respond!! We will be sewing a size 4T, with added length to the hem, so maybe we’ll be okay :).

  • Marylynn replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Group logo of Sew AlongsSew Alongs 10 years ago

    Not a great photo, but wanted to share a photo of my finished coat. It is an Italian Double-faced Merino wool wool knit.
    I have kept the hem edges raw.
    Looking forward to wearing on an upcoming trip to Los Angeles.
    At some point would like to make up in a more substantial wool.
    What a great pattern. Love the felled seams.

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