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In my experience of growing children (n=2) they don’t get wider from the age you’re talking about, just taller.
If you want the dress to fit nicely on her birthday then make the smaller size with maybe an extra inch of skirt length.
But, the slightly bigger size will undoubtedly look beautiful. I’m sure we’re not talking sack size, right.
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interesting, perhaps it stabilizes the wool so it doesn’t lose its shape? I wonder if that makes it stiffer, and if what they use to stick them together affects how to clean the project.
I’m thinking ideal for a messenger bag or clutch to test it… then if it holds up, a garment.

interesting, perhaps it stabilizes the wool so it doesn’t lose its shape? I wonder if that makes it stiffer, and what if they use to stick them together affects how to clean the project.

I’d do the 18-24 mo tulip sleeve, because it attaches to the shoulder… the difference between the sizes in the sleeve piece is about 1/4 inch, so a little more or little less on the overlap should not be obvious.

Thank you for the replies! If I were to try and do a mash up of two sizes like one of you suggested tracing the 18-24 through the armhole and then doing the 2 T for width of belly area and height, would I need to do the 2T tulip sleeves? I did the muslin with one of the sleeves (the 2T size) and it still looks big.

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not my listing, but good to snap up!
ebay 4 patterns together… http://www.ebay.com/itm/171683876117

not my listing, but good to snap up!
ebay 4 patterns together…

not my listing, but good to snap up!

I would make the 2T. If she feels awkward with the shoulders too big, (sometimes we forget that the actual wearer’s comfort is the most important!:D) you could make some discreet vertical tucks along the shoulder line to pull it in a bit for now… most children start getting long without gaining breadth around this time, so she can grow into the…[Read more]

I would make the 2T. If she feels awkward with the shoulders too big, (sometimes we forget that the actual wearer’s comfort is the most important!:D) you could make some discreet vertical tucks along the shoulder line to pull it in a bit for now… most children start getting long without gaining breadth around this time, so she can grow into the…[Read more]

The sewing room has come to a stall
while fashion week is here for us all
If I could buy time,

You *can* absolutely, but it can be a little rougher in texture so if your child has sensory issues, perhaps check that first?

Check your width too, make sure it is not too narrow or it is just horrid to attach.

You are right Lucy, it is a lot quicker. 🙂

I am with Heidi on this one. This is a dress that will look okay a bit big, particularly if you have a bow to cinch it in at the waist, it also looks very pretty swinging a little free.

You sound as if you really want to make it? So make it in the 2T and it will fit, at some point. You can always add a largish hem too.

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I would use the larger size if you really don’t want to try and merge 2 sizes, however if you’re willing to try it’s not to hard.
I would trace the 18-24 size through the shoulder, neckline and half way down the armhole. Where all the armhole lines cross over I would change to tracing the size 2T for the rest of the bodice. I think this would…[Read more]

Thanks, Sarvi. The 18/24 month size does not have darts. It really fits great for right now which makes me wonder it will be on the small side in June. Problem is that the 2T will still be big in June, I believe. I don’t think she will grow enough in the chest area in four months given her latest trend.

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I wonder if it’s more of a shape issue than a size issue — would leaving the darts unsewn on the 18-24 leave enough belly room while still fitting nicely around the shoulders? I don’t recall whether the 18m size has the waist darts? Unfortunately it’s hard to predict how much a kid that age will grow in four months, but I can understand wanting…[Read more]

I use store-bought bias binding all the time and have always been pleased with the results. It saves time if you want to use a solid color for the neck and ties. One cannot get creative with the bias binding typically available at the fabric store, but it is efficient and saves time.