Ana Sofia

I’m afraid I can’t help with the playtime question Fiona, as I haven’t made that one (or have I?) – it would have had serious alterations if I did and I know I used a knit and a woven for one pattern but as to whether it was that particular one, I simply cannot remember. I would think it would be roomier with a knit though”

I think cutting out…[Read more]

Ellen, a man’s shirt would be something I have a hankering to do. Unfortunately, my hibby doesn’t like me to even buy his shirts so making one would be a miracle.

I have the elastic and buttons to do on the pink hopscotch and then that is done.

I stuck together the hula hoops skirt and the butterfly pattern in preparation for the eventual making…[Read more]

Ellen, a man’s shirt would be something I have a hankering to do. Unfortunately, my hibby doesn’t like me to even buy his shirts so making one would be a miracle.

I have the elastic and buttons to do on the pink hopscotch and then that is done.

I stuck together the hula hoops skirt and the butterfly pattern in preparation for the eventual making…[Read more]

Poor poor little girl, and poor you Jenny.

Poor poor little girl, and poor you Jenny.

I love making mens shirts Ellen.

Nearly finished Beatrix’s sewing turn and then on to Matilda.

Time to glue the Carnival PDF together.

I love making mens shirts Ellen.

Nearly finished Beatrix’s sewing turn and then on to Matilda.

Time to glue the Carnival PDF together.

It is a good question. The sleeve is kimono style and on a bias of sorts.

I think I would shorten by measuring from the sleeve cuff back, taking equal amounts from the sleeve front and the sleeve back. I would suggest leaving then sleeve a little longer then you anticipate too. You can always cut more off.

The hem on this sleeve behaves a little…[Read more]

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Reading between the lines… the bodice buttons at the back so the front and the back will not be the same….
Is this the problem?

Reading between the lines… the bodice buttons at the back so the front and the back will not be the same….
Is this the problem?

Could you either upload a smaller photo or link to a photo hosted elsewhere (flickr allows for pretty big files) — I’m afraid I’m having a bit of trouble picturing the problem you’re describing.

It is just not easy is it when you have a sick child! Sending virtual get well hugs of recovery to all of you!

It is just not easy is it when you have a sick child! Sending virtual get well hugs of recovery to all of you!

Even with the right fiber content, different knit qualities will feel and drape differently, so there’s no simple answer to this. Unfortunately. You really just have to feel them!

Estelle is such a pretty name. I knew a little girl named Estella, who is about Imogen’s age.

Estelle is such a pretty name. I knew a little girl named Estella, who is about Imogen’s age.