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I’m having this issue right now! I usually scale up. Only because I know we will wear it eventually! This said, I haven’t made many of the pants yet! Only shorts!

I have the feeling Maria is teeny like Tildy! I think the ones I know are a tight fit over the head, I’m sizing up to 5’s. I’m still debating on the Family Reunion–4 or 5 LOL.…[Read more]

I would love to see some good quality sewing needles. I do like a bit of hand sewing (and soon to venture into the hand quilting world!). Also, glass head pins!

Thanks, y’all! All perfect links!

http://www.dandeliondrift.com/2014/07/25/croquet-dress-flip/

Here is one without the elastic.

This may be a silly question, but how exactly do you hand sew the trim to the dress? Not sure how to proceed! I guess I could wing it but would feel more comfortable with direction on how to stitch it!

This may be a silly question, but how exactly do you hand sew the trim to the dress? Not sure how to proceed! I guess I could wing it but would feel more comfortable with direction on how to stitch it!

I have one I inherited from my Grandma and I’ve only ever used it for heavy oaktag, so I’m sure it wouldn’t be effective on fabric by now. But I hadn’t ever considered using one on fabric until now. Nicole, please do show us what you use! Is it something you’d like to see us carry? I’m very curious.

And while we’re talking about tools, is there…[Read more]

Can you show me pics of the ones you use??

How about the Roller Skate dress? Eliminate the elastic waist; it may work for you.

Glad you got it Nicole! I was such a slacker taking so long to send it off.

Absolutely Rebecca.
I would lay the bodice with the skirt and cut as one piece.
I have a tute here if you would like an idea of how it goes together.

http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/you-cant-make-that-pattern-up-in-that.html

Absolutely Rebecca.
I would lay the bodice with the skirt and cut as one piece.
I have a tute here if you would like an idea of how it goes together.
g-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/you-cant-make-that-pattern-up-in-that.html

I agree Rebecca
My 6 year old measures a 2!

Awesome. I did just do a full measurement, and she’s a solid 2″ lower in the front. Her front rise is only 6″, and her back rise is 8″.

Thanks, y’all. I just measured and she’s a 2 for pants and a spot-on 4 for tops. Perhaps sticking with 4s for now, and sewing slightly narrower seam allowances as she grows will be best. With that big of a span between pants and tops, buying size 5+ for patterns with tops/pants would be useless!

My hubby loves a baggy shirt!! That’s why he won’t let me buy them for him – apparently I get the wrong size.

Glad you were able to get some sewing done Trixie slept well.

Its weighing day here for little Miss Chloe and I have decided that should it be a huge increase, I will start drafting the next sizes in preparation. I am hoping not though…[Read more]

My hubby loves a baggy shirt!! That’s why he won’t let me buy them for him – apparently I get the wrong size.

Glad you were able to get some sewing done Trixie slept well.

Its weighing day here for little Miss Chloe and I have decided that should it be a huge increase, I will start drafting the next sizes in preparation. I am hoping not though…[Read more]