Ana Sofia

Ack! It starts Thursday February 5th, who’s going to watch?? You can get the scoop here: http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/news/2015/01/27/sewing-bee-series-3-contestants/

I can’t do it right now, but if folks don’t mind waiting a little bit I’ll start up groups for cooking and for fiber club. Thanks, Todd and Mr Minnesota!

Ooh, consider binding the arm holes, it gives a lovely finish.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/5222117025/in/set-72157625264559742 (this is a School Photo but you can see what I mean)

Looks like the worst of it never materialized, everybody stay safe!

Looks like the worst of it never materialized, everybody stay safe!

Looks like the worst of it never materialized, everybody stay safe!

Thanks for the link Nicole. I am not going to line the sleeves, so I may go with your option #2. I’m excited to pull out this pattern – one of my favorites!

In general, it’s fine to cut across the grain. The cross grain and length grain (weft and warp) are ALMOST interchangeable in many instances. Cross grain with have more stretch, and length grain is usually stronger and may drape a little better. But if you’re working with cotton and kids clothes, there really won’t be too much of a difference. Just FYI.

Why, how do you feel about PDFs?

And now we have two darted sleeves {pressed towards the back}! Thank you both!

After reading my own post, I would just baste and neaten the dress and lining together and then add the yoke, as per usual.

I have a blog post here Janice http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878325815/
I adore this dress pattern.

Agree – it should be fine

That was a huge job, well done!

Which way are you pressing the dart?

Snow sounds so exciting to me, but I gather the mud that comes with it is not so beautiful.

Stay safe Melanie!

The only time I got caught out cutting against the grain was with a silk Birthday Party dress.
I cut the ties, one side with the grain one side against, and the against side stretched a bit.

Handle it carefully and it should be fine