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Thanks, Todd. No matter what I do, the test square prints out at about 7/8″. Since I plan to make these dresses for the twins every summer I will request a corrected PDF.
I just love making Oliver +s outfits for these kids. I’ve learned so much.

Thanks for pointing that out. It’s odd, and you’re the first to notice it.
It looks like 1/8″ was added to all sides of each sheet when the Bubble Dress file was generated. (I’ve checked all the digital patterns, and it was only this one that is sized that way.)
The good news is that this won’t have any impact on the accuracy or sizing of the…[Read more]

I’m bumping this up for the serger questions

You should check the errata notice for that pattern. All the details are provided for you here:

https://oliverands.com/shop/sketchbook-shirt-shorts-sewing-pattern.html#tab-errata

If I was adding fullness to the front I would certainly add to the back as well.
Don’t forget to move those notches!

I’ve just made this one in a velveteen (view B). I’d bought a fabric remnant on sale that was only about 70cm yet I got the size 5 out of it. yay! (with only a join in the collar at the front – hardly noticeable). I only had the larger pattern. Now I just have to wait four years for my daughter to fit into it!
I like the idea of lining the…[Read more]

I’ve just made this one in a velveteen (view B). I’d bought a fabric remnant on sale that was only about 70cm yet I got the size 5 out of it. yay! (with only a join in the collar at the front – hardly noticeable). I only had the larger pattern. Now I just have to wait four years for my daughter to fit into it!
I like the idea of lining the…[Read more]

Does it really? I thought it went over the shoulders-how embarrassing!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/6854993321/in/set-72157628523956955 here it is crossed over.
I will make the biggies hunt it out this arvo and check the spacing for you.
(and thank you,I have nearly finished it)!

Does it really? I thought it went over the shoulders-how embarrassing!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/6854993321/in/set-72157628523956955 here it is crossed over.
I will make the biggies hunt it out this arvo and check the spacing for you.
(and thank you,I have nearly finished it)!

Thanks Nicole,
I am planning to add press studs at regular intervals (as I have a snap press which makes it really fast to add) for size adjustment, but needed a idea of where to start.
How/where have you crossed Matilda’s over, as the pattern already calls for it to cross over on the back?
thanks Heidi
P.S. I really like the new trench coat you made.

Thanks Nicole,
I am planning to add press studs at regular intervals (as I have a snap press which makes it really fast to add) for size adjustment, but needed a idea of where to start.
How/where have you crossed Matilda’s over, as the pattern already calls for it to cross over on the back?
thanks Heidi
P.S. I really like the new trench coat you made.

Heidi,what a kind and generous soul you are!
I must admit I can’t measure my daughters as it is MIA,however,I was given the great tip of crossing the shoulders straps as my Matilda is such a mini moo it falls off her shoulders.
If I was sewing for a trading table,I would add the fluffy side of the velcro to the straps at regular increments to make…[Read more]

Heidi,what a kind and generous soul you are!
I must admit I can’t measure my daughters as it is MIA,however,I was given the great tip of crossing the shoulders straps as my Matilda is such a mini moo it falls off her shoulders.
If I was sewing for a trading table,I would add the fluffy side of the velcro to the straps at regular increments to make…[Read more]

Heidi,what a kind and generous soul you are!
I must admit I can’t measure my daughters as it is MIA,however,I was given the great tip of crossing the shoulders straps as my Matilda is such a mini moo it falls off her shoulders.
If I was sewing for a trading table,I would add the fluffy side of the velcro to the straps at regular increments to make…[Read more]

Thanks for help and the prompt reply Cindy.
Heidi

Thanks for help and the prompt reply Cindy.
Heidi

Thanks for help and the prompt reply Cindy.
Heidi

I went and measured the one I made. I placed the first velcro 8 1/2 inches from the end of the strap (not where it attaches to the carrier) and the second 12 inches from the end. My carrier is for my 4 and 7 year old daughters. Hope that helps!
Cindy

I went and measured the one I made. I placed the first velcro 8 1/2 inches from the end of the strap (not where it attaches to the carrier) and the second 12 inches from the end. My carrier is for my 4 and 7 year old daughters. Hope that helps!
Cindy

I went and measured the one I made. I placed the first velcro 8 1/2 inches from the end of the strap (not where it attaches to the carrier) and the second 12 inches from the end. My carrier is for my 4 and 7 year old daughters. Hope that helps!
Cindy