Brittney

I did pretty much just what Meleliza describes for two weddings, but with a different bodice, and put in an invisible zip in the back.

It is a tricky time with a huge gap in the pattern market.
Burda do a very groovy line but the instructions can be a bit lacking and things tend to be very cropped.
Deer&Doe make lovely patterns with teeny sizes but they are a bit dressy for your average teen.
Of course the lovely Liesl+Co pattern have small sizing but may be a bit sophisticated…[Read more]

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/15664231942/

I wonder if you could add elastic to the back waistband for some ease?
That would be awesome for my 6 child waist line.

I wonder if you could add elastic to the back waistband for some ease?
That would be awesome for my 6 child waist line.

I agree, I am starting from scratch with Beatrix’s wardrobe. It is great fun and surprising how few ‘outfits’ she actually needs.
Love this thread!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/87659246@N02/15422682905/in/faves-motherof5/
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I agree, I am starting from scratch with Beatrix’s wardrobe. It is great fun and surprising how few ‘outfits’ she actually needs.
Love this thread!

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Oh, those are wonderful — a bit of neutral really makes the bright colors pop, doesn’t it? Some folks are so great at mixing up patterns (like Nele), but when I get inspired and try it myself I think each pattern gets a bit lost in the others. Neutral + accent is so versatile, it’s great for dipping your toe in the world of strong, vivid colors…[Read more]

Oh, those are wonderful — a bit of neutral really makes the bright colors pop, doesn’t it? Some folks are so great at mixing up patterns (like Nele), but when I get inspired and try it myself I think each pattern gets a bit lost in the others. Neutral + accent is so versatile, it’s great for dipping your toe in the world of strong, vivid colors…[Read more]

Oh, I’d forgotten this thread – thanks for ressurecting it Sarvi.
I adore that Paddington outfit – think I favourited every pic of it. Such perfect details.
The three piece set is fab too – have you seen her adult tees (same Liberty….gorgeous) (& sorry – no link – on phone so too hard – but they’re in the Liesl&Co group)

May I be the first to welcome you, dear sister? 😉 I’m so incredibly excited to have a (long distance) sewing buddy!!

May I be the first to welcome you, dear sister? 😉 I’m so incredibly excited to have a (long distance) sewing buddy!!

Oooh, Bistro sew-a-long, please! I printed mine off yesterday.

Oooh, Bistro sew-a-long, please! I printed mine off yesterday.

Ahhh, my apologies Cindy – missed that you don’t have enough…go for the contrast 🙂

Ahhh, my apologies Cindy – missed that you don’t have enough…go for the contrast 🙂

I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
If the jacket is…[Read more]

I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
If the jacket is…[Read more]

I love all those color pairings!
I wish I could find more of the mustard Lisette twill but even a search through etsy and ebay didn’t turn any up. I suppose I could look at my local fabric store for a Kona cotton in the same color since I have enough of the twill for everything but the belt and facings.
I’m doing my best to only use stash…[Read more]