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I made two versions with longer sleeves, they have a more casual feel, one is a farm/play dress.

The sleeve cap is not that gathered but I can understand what you mean by then looking ‘poofy’.
I would consider narrowing the sleeves down to the sleeve hem, tapering them, but I probably would leave the sleeve cap be.

Yes, this style is not as fitted as some of our other styles. The dress is intended to be a looser fit, not a very fitted style. But if you find it to be roomier than you prefer, you could certainly refer to the finished measurement chart to choose the size you prefer. I hope that helps!

Thank you for the sizing information. I have two more cut out for my other granddaughters so I will go by the chest measurements and perhaps retrace a smaller size for each. I did fold the binding completely inside on the first dress and I will do that again. .

I haven’t made the sleeveless version but I would fold the binding completely inside unless I was using a contrasting fabric.
Like Nicole I found it really roomy while the Birthday Party more fitted.

I have made both tops but it would be beyond me to do an ‘easy’ tute to swop them over.
I am not sayings its not do-able, I am just don’t think it would be a simple task.

I want to try the v-neck but would love to know how to try the rounded as well. Listening with interest!

Oooh, I didn’t see this thread when it first popped up – lots of great ideas here. I am so over wearing knits!
I actually have a dress nearly finished (from at least a year ago when I was still feeding Audrey) that uses invisible zips down the front seams. I’ll have to hem it and see how they go. It’s a summer dress though, so not much use here at…[Read more]

Thanks for this, I’m going to try it!!

I’ve been asking/hoping for a blazer pattern for some time….poke…poke…poke

I’ve been asking/hoping for a blazer pattern for some time….poke…poke…poke

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

I would love if there was a blazer pattern! (hint, hint!!)
I do love Sarvi’s idea! I would be first in line to buy that!

I would love if there was a blazer pattern! (hint, hint!!)
I do love Sarvi’s idea! I would be first in line to buy that!

Ooh, a blazer would be AWESOME. And easily made with more feminine details for girls too!

I think Inder is right!
(But a soft blazer would be most acceptable)

That’s the thing about boy’s patterns – you really can get so much use out of a basic pants/shorts/shirt/t-shirt pattern. On the one hand I want more boy/unisex patterns! But on the other hand, I almost don’t need more, because a few patterns take you so far. I think that’s a big part of why there aren’t more patterns out there. How many…[Read more]