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I have had this same frustration myself. The conclusion I have come to is that I really prefer working with cotton/lycra knits when sewing for my kids as they seem to recover better (and drape less) than the the knits that contain rayon or poly (even where there is lycra). The Kaufman laguna knits fit into this category, although they are a bit…[Read more]

I was mulling it over again earlier today – I personally have a RTW slub knit raglan that is super comfy – and I wouldn’t mind having another! So maybe I’ll just use School Bus and/or Field Trip for the slub knit fabric instead of a polo shirt (and I do have the Field Trip pattern – it’s one of my favorites!), and try to find something else for…[Read more]

That has happened to me so many times! Knits come in such a range of weights and qualities, it’s really difficult to judge the weight when you’re purchasing on-line. Right now my fabric closet has a pile of really slinky knits that were intended for projects that require a more stable knit. Frustrating, to be sure.

If the fabric doesn’t feel…[Read more]

Hey, if I didn’t need to sleep I’d get so much more done! Thanks for the feedback and for the request. xoxo

Cheri, I would do as the other girls have suggested
I blogged the dress here http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/garden-party-dress-part-two.html if you wish to see the step the lovely ladies are referring too.

(Bravo Becky)

New patterns released, which is great!
The cooking and cleaning can wait
I must go through my fabric
It’s going to be magic
But, bother! The Postman is late!

Do I make first the polo or pants?

I knocked up some very sweet Puppet Show shorts for Trixie in scraps of linen. One pair charcoal and one pearl pink.

I knocked up some very sweet Puppet Show shorts for Trixie in scraps of linen. One pair charcoal and one pearl pink.

That should say ‘slub’ knit! 😉

Hi Sandra.
I am definitely not a knit expert and I have not made the Parachute polo yet but I would wonder about popping those fabrics in your stash.
Thinner knits looks stunning once sewn but can be a bear to handle. Perhaps not the best choice for a new pattern make.
That said, I made amy daughter a Field Trip tee from club knit and it sewed up…[Read more]

Hi Katy, welcome!

It is a little while since I made a Sailboat top but I found the fit spot on for my little one but I know I had to add length to the sleeve the older sizes. Maybe it is designed to be shorter?

I am in camp ‘one size up’ for a new pattern, with the theory being it will eventually fit.
I will also come onto the forum and ask…[Read more]

Thaese are great news. I love the lines of this skirt. I made a couple already (though I am not uptodate with posting) and I just love them. The last one was already lengthened but for larger sizes a proper grading will be for sure better. Thanks Liesl!

I’m very excited, I just bought the parachute pattern in both sizes! I’ve got a great idea to frankenpattern it with the Tea party dress as well as making it as is too 🙂

I’m very excited, I just bought the parachute pattern in both sizes! I’ve got a great idea to frankenpattern it with the Tea party dress as well as making it as is too 🙂