Brittney

@AmyF how very kind of you.

If she is only 8 I am wondering of she is only really after width? I have sewn for a obese child and her I found that was he case for her. I think what I would do is too split the front dress panel in half and add a few inches to the that.

I would add the same to the front bands and add quite a bit to the waist one…[Read more]

Do you especially want to include a placket, either for looks or ease of dressing? Because otherwise that looks not unlike a Class Picnic top (possibly available on clearance!) with a bit of elastic gathering at the wrist end of the sleeve.

Oh! Of course — my reading comprehension is not so hot before my morning coffee kicks in! 6″ should be plenty and nana can always trim if needed.

Sorry, I guess I’m not clear on the relevance of the grandmother’s size? I’ve made the size 5 and found the elastic to be fine. It is a pretty gentle sort of elastic that fits in there (you’re not meant to use that very stiff, heavy waistband type of elastic) and it’s really just giving a bit of gentle gather/ease for dressing to a bit of the…[Read more]

I drooled and drooled over your new stove — and that fab huge oven!

I drooled and drooled over your new stove — and that fab huge oven!

@charlene10is , I am sorry, my patterns are packed up at present but this may be some help to gauge the length http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/ive-got-them-class-picnic-neck-band.html
xx Nicole

@charlene10is , I am sorry, my patterns are packed up at present but this may be some help to gauge the length https://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143875180644/

xx Nicole

@roundtheworldgirl , thank you. I hope I don’t look like mutton dressed as organic lamb 😉

@roundtheworldgirl , thank you. I hope I don’t look like mutton dressed as organic lamb 😉

@lightningmcstitch , I double dare you to wear that!

My new stove arrived and I am on the last stretch of my 18th Birthday sewing. Next week will be baking and list writing.

The Fab Five have done an awesome job clearing and tidying up the yard and old implement shed.

I am getting very excited to catch up with friends and family, it seems like…[Read more]

@lightningmcstitch , I double dare you to wear that!

My new stove arrived and I am on the last stretch of my 18th Birthday sewing. Next week will be baking and list writing.

The Fab Five have done an awesome job clearing and tidying up the yard and old implement shed.

I am getting very excited to catch up with friends and family, it seems like…[Read more]

Hugo’s 18th outfit is done, happy dance, on with my jeans.
I am making the Ginger jeans in a white stretchy denim. I am concerned I am old enough for white skinny jeans but the Twins have designed my outfit on Polyvore http://www.polyvore.com/hugos_18th/set?id=178294686 and assure me it is perfect.
I predict I will be so busy on the night I won’t…[Read more]

Hugo’s 18th outfit is done, happy dance, on with my jeans.
I am making the Ginger jeans in a white stretchy denim. I am concerned I am old enough for white skinny jeans but the Twins have designed my outfit on Polyvore http://www.polyvore.com/hugos_18th/set?id=178294686 and assure me it is perfect.
I predict I will be so busy on the night I won’t…[Read more]

Hugo’s 18th outfit is done, happy dance, on with my jeans.
I am making the Ginger jeans in a white stretchy denim. I am concerned I am old enough for white skinny jeans but the Twins have designed my outfit on Polyvore http://www.polyvore.com/hugos_18th/set?id=178294686 and assure me it is perfect.
I predict I will be so busy on the night I want…[Read more]

I am so surprised about the Music Class!

Wow, Music Class too!

Oh, that’s a look and a half!