beachmom

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.

Oh my goodness, poor child and poor mama! I hope that she stays on track and doesn’t have to go through any more torture!

Oh my goodness, poor child and poor mama! I hope that she stays on track and doesn’t have to go through any more torture!

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

@dubhels2003 You got your wish! She’s a Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

I think the Diana-part was a given, more or less. I’m a Charlotte myself (well, Charlotta to be honest, but close enough) and I don’t mind.

@dubhels2003 You got your wish! She’s a Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

I think the Diana-part was a given, more or less. I’m a Charlotte myself (well, Charlotta to be honest, but close enough) and I don’t mind.

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

Sometimes you can lose some seam allowance if the seam is not perfectly flat. Perhaps try dampening in and rolling it under your fingers.
Is the the step you are referring too?
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/garden-party-dress-part-two.html

Thanks Fiona, well done on your frocks doing so well.

Thanks Fiona, well done on your frocks doing so well.

Another that has not sewn the Library dress but I have made many outfit from for my children.

I adore sewing the stiffer silks, they are easy to handle and sew well.

First up, decide how you want to launder your garment, pre-wash and stick to that method. If you chose to hand wash (…[Read more]