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Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

Thanks for quick reply, Nicole! I asked my daughter for waist measurement, maybe I should have asked for hip? So looking at your size for Matilda I think I might cut the next size down for the boys. Its not end of world if too small- they would come in for Rose, I suppose, or if Laura has another one, she was making some mutterings …

*I haven’t made them yet*
Matilda is 5, her waist is 19′ and her hip is 21′, she is the height of a 4 year old. I would generally cut her a size 4 in pull on shorts.
Being pull on elastic waist type shorts I think a bit of ease would come to no harm.
BUT I have not made them and i don’t know if there is a sizing chart.
Is this any help?
Todd…[Read more]

I just had to look for myself, I have made 11 pairs of sketchbook shorts and 4 shirts and one dress made from the shirt. Hardly as many as you… 🙂
I love the shorts shortened with a cuff for my daughter’s school shorts… I see a lot of people using the pattern in many ways for girls too.

I am wearing my late lunch tunic at the moment and even though my bump is tiny compared to some (because I am only 12 weeks along), I find this top to be very comfortable. I think the print you chose would be very pretty for a maternity top. I used stretch sateen so it has a bit of stretch in it not to mention I am not a 6-8 and had to size up but…[Read more]

I am wearing my late lunch tunic at the moment and even though my bump is tiny compared to some (because I am only 12 weeks along), I find this top to be very comfortable. I think the print you chose would be very pretty for a maternity top. I used stretch sateen so it has a bit of stretch in it not to mention I am not a 6-8 and had to size up but…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

I looked at the Oliver & S pattern again. I really, really like the one that’s made in a stripe. Maybe i’ll make a shirt in a striped fabric and see if she’d like it in a dress. Question on sewing with Tana Lawn. It doesn’t seem to be as sheer as I thought it would be Do you suggest underlining it?

I looked at the Oliver & S pattern again. I really, really like the one that’s made in a stripe. Maybe i’ll make a shirt in a striped fabric and see if she’d like it in a dress. Question on sewing with Tana Lawn. It doesn’t seem to be as sheer as I thought it would be Do you suggest underlining it?

Nicole – that’s very pretty. She’s due Nov. 28th. This is her second, so she went into maternity clothes much more quickly this time. Do you think that would work if I lengthened it and made it into a dress?

That is very pretty.
How far along is she? I am 27 weeks and I am planning to make this http://oliverands.com/liesl-and-co-patterns/OLV-LC004LL-D.html for myself next.

I need some suggestions for Tana Lawn. I scored (and I mean SCORED) some on eBay. I have a 2 yard piece and a 1 1/2 yard piece of Oscar C, a paisley print. Three and a half yards total, for $40!!! Yes, it was a miracle. Here’s a link to a picture – http://www.colourfulbeautifulthings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Oscar-C.jpg?d6dd84
I want to make…[Read more]

Wow, I didn’t know either! Man, that hits my sweet spot!

I agree whole heartedly Meleliza!

I agree whole heartedly Meleliza!

Melanie and Sarvi, thank you so much, goodness me.
How true Melanie, we all do our jolly best don’t we?

So true, meleliza.

Nicole, I should think anyone who can single handedly raise 5 – going on 6 – lovely children is plenty awe inspiring. I don’t know what the culture of work is like in Australia or in rural communities, but one of the greatest myths in urban America today is that any one person can do it “all.” Or that some moms work and others don’t work. Based on…[Read more]