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Ana Sofia

  • The third and final day of the sew-along has now been added. How did your skirt turn out? Please share photos of your finished skirts to be entered in the contest.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I’ll second that, the book has so many great patterns in it. I just made 5 of the bear carriers for a birthday party and they were a huge hit. I’m afraid I have two UFO messenger bags lurking somewhere — must get to finishing those!

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I’ll second that, the book has so many great patterns in it. I just made 5 of the bear carriers for a birthday party and they were a huge hit. I’m afraid I have two UFO messenger bags lurking somewhere — must get to finishing those!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Thanks Heidi, I agree. It will take the weight away from last minute sewing pressures to prep for Christmas etc. the pink matches her pink and silver shoes perfectly and we can find a silver necklace or something but keep the jewelery at a complete minimum – we need to reflect the standards set by the school I think.

    I am hoping to get started on…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Thanks Heidi, I agree. It will take the weight away from last minute sewing pressures to prep for Christmas etc. the pink matches her pink and silver shoes perfectly and we can find a silver necklace or something but keep the jewelery at a complete minimum – we need to reflect the standards set by the school I think.

    I am hoping to get started on…[Read more]

  • @frances-suzanne that’s exactly the size/length I just made for my 4&3/4 year old and no probs at all with head hole size. Have fun. That placket is gold!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard.

    I want to make it in…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard.

    I want to make it in…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I am currently having a crisis of confidence. I am putting together the Bistro dress pattern with a view of making it for my 13 year old.

    Do you think this dress would be too much for a school interview? She’s got her interview the Principal of her new school next week and we want to “look the part” without trying too hard. She loves the style…[Read more]

  • Great tip, Nicole — I will bear it in mind when making the tiny sizes.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh, a big yes to doll clothes! My daughter hasn’t been hugely interested in her doll, but her grandma is taking her out for the full American Girl experience so she’s getting more excited. I’ve been saving the larger scraps from her clothes so I can make coordinating ones for her doll. Might be a good way to extend my shelf life as the in house seamstress?

  • Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh, a big yes to doll clothes! My daughter hasn’t been hugely interested in her doll, but her grandma is taking her out for the full American Girl experience so she’s getting more excited. I’ve been saving the larger scraps from her clothes so I can make coordinating ones for her doll. Might be a good way to extend my shelf life as the in house seamstress?

  • Happy Wednesday! For those of you who are sewing along with us this week, day two is now up!

  • Thanks @motherof5 and @cybele727 for taking the time to respond!! We will be sewing a size 4T, with added length to the hem, so maybe we’ll be okay :).

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    @roundtheworldgirl It is so great that you get to do this so soon. My eldest was not a dolly girl and I am hoping very much that the baby will be. I learned to sew by making clothes for my dolls so I am looking forward to.

    I have finished the main sewing of Noah’s shirt. I used the Jalie men’s shirt pattern for this and some cloud 9 fabric that…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    @roundtheworldgirl It is so great that you get to do this so soon. My eldest was not a dolly girl and I am hoping very much that the baby will be. I learned to sew by making clothes for my dolls so I am looking forward to.

    I have finished the main sewing of Noah’s shirt. I used the Jalie men’s shirt pattern for this and some cloud 9 fabric that…[Read more]

  • The size will determine my answer @frances-suzanne
    Up to size 2T, yes. After that I found it perfect.
    xx Nicole

  • The size will determine my answer @frances-suzanne
    Up to size 2T, yes. After that I found in perfect.
    xx Nicole

  • We are finally getting around to sewing this lovely pattern and were wondering the ease of getting it over a child’s head. Should we lengthen the placket slightly (without altering the integrity of the pattern) if our niece is traumatized when pulling ‘tight’ things over her head? IF this would be helpful, has anyone attempted it and what steps…[Read more]

  • Hello and welcome! We hope you’ve been inspired and gathered your supplies for your Swingset Skirt. We’re so glad you’re joining us for the sew-along.

     

    Oliver + S Swingset Skirt

     

    Here is the daily plan for this week’s Swingset Skirt sew-along:

    Day 1 (today): Prepare the outer skirt and skirt lining
    Day 2 (Wednesday November 11th): Assemble the skirt and linin…[Read more]

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