April Henry

I have finally finished my daughters vintage pattern trench coat. (Happy dance)

I am looking forward to sewing her twin’s Lisette Moto jacket. Far less fabric to negotiate.

Masha, I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I truly wish there was something I could do.

I hope you have some support.

Masha, I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I truly wish there was something I could do.

I hope you have some support.

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape
I’ve lengthened and lengthened
Reinforced seams and strengthened

When I made mine, http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/the-garden-party-tutorial-part-one.html, I added a wee spot of interfacing to the bottom of the ‘V’ and also sewed the’V’ with a narrower stitch

Both dresses have washed like rags.

One washing tip from me, reduce spin and goffer the gathers a little and then let the…[Read more]

Every Staples apparently sets their own prices. Ours is really expensive, but I’ve found a blueprint place that’s really inexpensive, much more friendly, and always does a great job. You’re right, Sarvi; they know what they’re doing and I’ve never had a problem there.

I think probably it couldn’t hurt to interface a bit at the bottom of the keyhole opening. I wouldn’t interface the entire opening, but maybe at the bottom where there might be some stress you could fuse a little square. It could also work to edgestitch the opening if you’re concerned that it might fray. It will really depend on the fabric, I think.

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.

I hope that is it and they work well next time. I am sure your little one will look as cute as can be in ‘garden grubbies’

I can hear your frustration and I am very sorry for it.
I made a smaller size here http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/after-school-frolics-part-two.html
This size seemed to be fine.

This is a curved seam which will need easing.

Please don’t lose heart. 🙂

Hi Sonja, I think you may have answered your own question.
As there are many seams that make the ‘body’ of the trousers, if you make all your seam allowances a bit narrow, the yoke will be too small.
I think I did the same with my first pair.

An easy fix, if this happens again and you have topstitched your seams, is to add a bit of easing through…[Read more]

Hi Sonja, I think you may have answered your own question.
As there are many seams that make the ‘body’ of the trousers, if you make all your seam allowances a bit narrow, the yoke will be too big.
I think I did the same with my first pair.

An easy fix, if this happens again and you have topstitched your seams, is to add a bit of easing through…[Read more]

Too adorable for words.

Me too, Robin. I clicked on the profile to double check. 🙂

Johanna, are you long in the body? If so ( like me) I can just lop off the hem. If you are short bodied you may want to shorten above the waist line.

I was just going to mention this, @aussie! Looks like it’s a versatile bow tie pattern–you can even make it for your dog…or probably cat.

Several pairs in rotation over two daughters and no complaints here.