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Exactly what Nicole said; that kid (and the tie) are too adorable for words!

I have made this pattern twice – no problem after washing. Unfortunately, both of my neck closures shredded at the bottom after washing. Most likely I clipped too close in my effort to get it to turn nicely. But, the gathers look just fine.

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape

What about the Garden Party? With the lace on or just under the yoke and/or waistband. Lovley gathers and minimal pattern matching 🙂

What about the Garden Party? With the lace on or just under the yoke and/or waistband. Lovley gathers and minimal pattern matching 🙂

Sharon! You’re back! Its so wonderful to “see” you on the forum again. That fabric is stunning isn’t it?
My first thought is carousel. I also think it would be lovely as a Badminton dress – not for your cooler weather i know but it came to mind. You could also go for the library dress and use the lace in the waist band somehow. The book report…[Read more]

Sharon! You’re back! Its so wonderful to “see” you on the forum again. That fabric is stunning isn’t it?
My first thought is carousel. I also think it would be lovely as a Badminton dress – not for your cooler weather i know but it came to mind. You could also go for the library dress and use the lace in the waist band somehow. The book report…[Read more]

Coat sewing but I wish it was frocks
Wool lint is all over my socks
It’s not all that bad
‘Least I’m not in Baghdad
Sewing hundreds of pairs of men’s jocks

(sorry, got carried away with 2 lines there 🙂 )

My kid has got arms like an ape

That’s really interesting about the faux french seams, thank you. It could also come in useful when I accidentally start the french seam the wrong way out…

I love that fabric. I would opt for something more structured and less gathered to make the most out of the pattern, i.e. carousel or school photo but both of those would present some…[Read more]

That’s really interesting about the faux french seams, thank you. It could also come in useful when I accidentally start the french seam the wrong way out…

I love that fabric. I would opt for something more structured and less gathered to make the most out of the pattern, i.e. carousel or school photo but both of those would present some…[Read more]

Coat sewing but I wish it was frocks
Wool lint is all over my socks
It’s not all that bad

I am finally back on the discussion! Took me long enough. I have been working away for months working away at sewing but now it is time for a much needed break of sewing my favorite patterns. 🙂 I have three yards of this Art Gallery fabrics that I am itching to use but not really sure of what pattern to use. I want something I can add soft…[Read more]

I am finally back on the discussion! Took me long enough. I have been working away for months working away at sewing but now it is time for a much needed break of sewing my favorite patterns. 🙂 I have three yards of this Art Gallery fabrics that I am itching to use but not really sure of what pattern to use. I want something I can add soft…[Read more]

Yes that is true, however, I went ahead and attached the already cut long sleeves so I will just have to make another with short sleeves for this really wierd 27 degree days we are experiencing (in June?!). I have some blue and white floral lawn from Spotlight I have earmarked for another music class but am now thinking Puppet show dress for it…[Read more]

Yes that is true, however, I went ahead and attached the already cut long sleeves so I will just have to make another with short sleeves for this really wierd 27 degree days we are experiencing (in June?!). I have some blue and white floral lawn from Spotlight I have earmarked for another music class but am now thinking Puppet show dress for it…[Read more]

It took me an eon to sew
She’s going to just love it, I know
French seams throughout
But still, there’s a doubt
Will she pick they are not true but faux?

Coat sewing but I wish it was frocks.