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I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

*Not a science*
I made the size 10 for one of my daughters and there is 42” (approx) of fullness through the waist.
I hope that helps.
I do have a step by step tute if you would like a peep http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878386828/

I rather like this about the O+S patterns, they are not a ‘fast’ sew (well, a few pieces are). However, the techniques encourage one to sew better.
My children have predominately hand made, lots of hand-me-downs helps, the best thing is you realise that don’t need so many clothes. My older Twins have purchased a few things lately with their own…[Read more]

I rather like this about the O+S patterns, they are not a ‘fast’ sew (well, a few pieces are). However, the techniques encourage one to sew better.
My children have predominately hand made, lots of hand-me-downs helps, the best thing is you realise that don’t need so many clothes. My older Twins have purchased a few things lately with their own…[Read more]

Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

*I haven’t made them yet*
Matilda is 5, her waist is 19′ and her hip is 21′, she is the height of a 4 year old. I would generally cut her a size 4 in pull on shorts.
Being pull on elastic waist type shorts I think a bit of ease would come to no harm.
BUT I have not made them and i don’t know if there is a sizing chart.
Is this any help?
Todd…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

That is very pretty.
How far along is she? I am 27 weeks and I am planning to make this http://oliverands.com/liesl-and-co-patterns/OLV-LC004LL-D.html for myself next.

Melanie and Sarvi, thank you so much, goodness me.
How true Melanie, we all do our jolly best don’t we?

Thanks for all the encouragement! I was actually thinking of asking my mother for her wedding dress. I was thinking of assessing it for any possible pieces I could use and maybe a bit of an up-cycle.
My daughter is only 5’1″, and has the figure of a gymnast. So, I think the fitting may go ok.
Tamara – I haven’t even priced them, but I know…[Read more]

Thank you so much Kim, you are clever, I would have NO idea!

Thank you so much Kim, you are clever, I would have NO idea!

Adorable doll.

Adorable doll.

I have made it twice Florabell.
The only concern I would have is the bulk of the seams. If you use a fine fabric and grade the seam properly if would be fine. As the bodice is fully lined, I don’t know that you would actually need to.
We have a few girls that love their French seam finishes. I am sure they would have something helpful to add.

I cut a PlayTime dress size 2T with the length of a size 4 from 1 metre of Kokka linen. AND it was a directional print.
*BUT I had to cut the pockets from another fabric.*

I cut a PlayTime dress size 2T with the length of a size 4 from 1 metre of Kokka linen. AND it was a directional print.
*BUT I had to cut the pockets from another fabric.*