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The only thing I can think of to add to the above is that in a full, gathered skirt like this, an inch or two of width will not make a huge difference in the finished skirt.

That, and I am going to have nightmares about doing set-in sleeves with French seams. Talk about fiddly.

Ah, I remember that stage! If the dress is for photos, then of course make what you like, but for everyday wear, even a tunic length that’s loose will hang down and catch on her knees. Pants or bloomers and slimmer tops are a better bet for an active baby.

Ah, you are right, Rachel! Thank you for the quick reply! 🙂

Florabell, I believe I’ve only used French seams on the skirt and skirt lining of one Fairy Tale dress (http://www.nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-great-british-sewing-bee-dress.html)
No French seams are needed in the bodice as it is fully lined. French seams could be done when attaching the tulip cap sleeves, but bias bound seams could be…[Read more]

Oh, wait. Seam allowances? I need to account for two 1/2″ seams, right? so I would cut at 49″?

Speaking of cutting the skirt in one big piece, I’d just add up two fronts and two backs, right? I think the front measures 12.75 and the back 12.25 so I would cut a long rectangle 50 inches long? Thanks for the great idea, Meleliza!

Speaking of cutting the skirt in one big piece, I’d just add up two fronts and two backs, right? I think the front measures 12.75 and the back 12.25 so I would cut a long rectangle 50 inches long? Thanks for the great idea, Meleliza!

Just popping in here to say that I’ve been off-line due to a household move, and boy I’ve missed this site! Between unpackings I made a little sketchbook shirt and some of the layette pieces. Wow, there’s some interesting construction in that jacket. Will post picks later. Anyway, I’ve missed all the friendly voices here, the shared addiction to…[Read more]

Just popping in here to say that I’ve been off-line due to a household move, and boy I’ve missed this site! Between unpackings I made a little sketchbook shirt and some of the layette pieces. Wow, there’s some interesting construction in that jacket. Will post picks later. Anyway, I’ve missed all the friendly voices here, the shared addiction to…[Read more]

Afraid it is just a no name voile from Spotlight (Australia) – which was bought a few years ago – it is lovely though, isn’t it?

Nicole has also made some lovely thing with it:

(Hope you don’t mind me linking, Nicole!)

Justine,

I love that fabric! What is the second one?

Erin

Oh, that fabric is lovely!
The Music Box is such a straight forward sew you won’t need a tute.
(But we are here if you need us) xx

Oh, wasn’t expecting them to post here! 🙂

And the fabric you have chosen is lovely – it will be perfect

Try these links Erin:

(I’m sorry – wasn’t thinking when I posted the first links – they show modeled shots – but I always set pics of my kids to ‘friends and family’ – if you join the O+S…[Read more]

Try these links Erin:

(I’m sorry – wasn’t thinking when I posted the links – they show modeled shots – but I always set pics of my kids to ‘friends and family’ – if you join the O+S Flickr…[Read more]

Thank you ladies so much!! Here is the fabric I chose:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/202475880/sen-ritsu-by-nani-iro-cotton-lawn-sold?ref=cat_gallery_6&ga_search_query=naomi+ito&ga_ref=market&ga_all=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Nicole, funny enough, I had Japanese lawn in mind when I asked. Yes, please to the hand holding! I…[Read more]

OOH that’s perfect. I was thinking a lovely midweight linen myself.

Need to get that sewing room set up so I can sew. I mentioned feeling blah on FB and a friend said, asked if I my sewing room was set up and I realized how much I miss it as I am in a limbo.

That could be the blah!