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Thank you Lightning. This is very good information. I am brave 🙂 I ride on my bike through the city (Berlin, Germany) the whole time… but I have no idea how it is in Paris. I am really excited.

I don’t know anything about fabric shopping, but as a fellow cyclist, if you’re brave enough to do the rond-point at the top of the Champs Elysee then go for it! If that sounds horrifying then I’d check out the velo-libre system and whether they still close the road along the Seine on Sundays. That’s a great scenic route.
Or, head out to the Bois…[Read more]

The croquet dress sleeves fit perfectly but it wasn’t the look I was quite going for, so I am going back to the original ones!

If you don’t want to go the vintage route (sizing issues, etc.) I second the comment about the School Photo Dress. People often call that the Jackie O. dress. A few easy modifications will get you exactly what you want.

How perfect! I’m here picking up a Pinwheel dress pattern and thought I’d visit! Nicole, I LOVE the Jiffy pattern in pink! I have a vague memory of having that outfit in the 60s! The Jackie outfit will be marvelous, of course. Can hardly wait to see the piccies of final results! xo, Nancy

And by the way…yes, I bought them ALL. Who could resist?!?

You ladies are awesome! Just look at what I found…vintage patterns, perfect size for her…I can’t wait to get started! They are EXACTLY what I had in mind. She’s going to be so excited. Problem solved. 🙂 Thank you all so very much!!!

Definitely vintage sewing patterns on eBay
I may speak from experience …..

Hi everyone, I’ve been sewing (and sewing Oliver and S patterns) for five years but this is my first time posting on the discussion threads.
Most recently I finished a corduroy version of the Hide and Seek dress (all in a single colour because the pattern B fabric turned out to be disappointing). I’ve posted a photo on Instagram (lucysews) as I’m…[Read more]

Hi everyone, I’ve been sewing (and sewing Oliver and S patterns) for five years but this is my first time posting on the discussion threads.
Most recently I finished a corduroy version of the Hide and Seek dress (all in a single colour because the pattern B fabric turned out to be disappointing). I’ve posted a photo on Instagram (lucysews) as I’m…[Read more]

Or what about an altered school photo dress??

Try vintage patterns on eBay. I adore sewing vintage butterick and simplicity. I go with chest size for sizing and remember they may be very short.

Congrats Nicole and Jed! What a lovely life you have made!

Congrats Nicole and Jed! What a lovely life you have made!

Yep…boy or girl I force my kids outside in that sort of situation.

Even if you don’t have much space…do you have room for a slack-line? We just ordered one…after the kids played on a friend’s last weekend. I’m hopeful it helps wear them out or at the very least keep them busy and out of the trees.

Good luck finding some peace!

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Meleliza, if you want them separated also I will have the train loving son for a while – it may turn my house upside down but will keep my own boy entertained with some juvenile male company.

Nicole could have one and I the other and then we could swap – and have two farm stays far away in Australia!

Running away sounds like a great plan though!…[Read more]