Frances Suzanne

How radiant does Britters look?

Modelling her Gallery tunic.

On other patterns, I sort of eye ball it and see where it works best (i.e. won’t alter the shape too much).

I would love to know if there is a rule of thumb. The last few vintage patterns I have sewn tell you to ‘lengthen above this line’.

I don’t have a pattern number for you but I have had success making casual pull on trousers from pj’s bottoms patterns.
You will need to add pockets and there looks to be a boot leg type thing going on, so maybe a teen style range?

Is anyone else having trouble commenting on the blog? It may be our horrendous internet connection.

Sorry to but in…. I was watching a movie last night ( The General’s Daughter) and the main actress (Madeline Stow)? was wearing a lovely sleeveless blouse which had an armhole facing, stitched down.
I thought of your question.

Ellen, if it bugs you, fix it. I have embraced my quick unpick (it helps that is is a natty little number I purchased in the O+S store).
I just accept it as part of good sewing now.
Much less angst. 🙂

Ellen, if it bugs you, fix it. I have embraced my quick unpick (it helps that is is a natty little number I purchased in the O+S store).
I just accept it as part of good sewing now.
Much less angst. 🙂

I love that sweet chubbiness they still have when they start kind. All gone by big school.
She is so lovely Janice.

Thanks for heads up Sarvi, that is not a good look.
How does it fit if you shorten the dart? Less taper?

Hallo Tiina, I am so glad you joined. I have girls too (well, one boy) and I have started pulling out O+S clothes I made for older siblings, for the younger ones. I love that!

What patterns do you sew for your husband?

Here’s an old photo of Julia in her first year of pre-school….and a recent one in a lovely dress made by Sarvi!

My daughter too is in her last year at her current Montessori school and heading off to the big bad world of public schools in the fall!

I found this today when I was tidying (not O+S though)

Thank you Sarvi, the feeling is entirely mutual.

What a darling!
I love seeing ‘our’ babies grow.
Thank you Jane.

I have been thinking of you and your poor Mum, Jenny.

Masha, all the best!

I have been thinking of you and your poor Mum, Jenny.

Masha, all the best!

Like this Ellen

and a wee link http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/sketchbook-shirt-tutorial-part-2.html

Like this Ellen

and a wee link http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/sketchbook-shirt-tutorial-part-2.html

Like this Ellen

How messy is messy Ellen?

When I apply a cuff, I attach it from the inside and the topstitch it from the right side.

I can find a picture if you need.

I got a good start on Elsa’s (15) trench coat, so far it is going together nicely.

We are having a ‘discussion’ about the length. She wanted in long but now would like me to chop a lot off.