juliamom2009

I assume double-faced gauze is the same as double gauze, but as I’ve never bought one of the fabrics labeled the latter I can’t confirm. The trouble with it is that although it’s not knit, its loose weave and the fact that it is two layers of fabric tacked together here and there, make it unrelentingly shifty under the presser foot. I should…[Read more]

In general I have found O+S patterns to be a tad bigger than ready-to-wear. The only Sunny Day Shorts I have made were in a size 2T and that was the case there. I don’t think they are so much bigger that you have to make a size up, though. Just a little roomier. The key would be the waist measurement for the elastic, and since you have those I…[Read more]

Thank you for extra info/comments about this pattern. Hopefully will get opp to try this pattern this year. So interesting to see how much Tildy has grown, Nicole since the photo of her in coral pants/top c/o After School.

I’ve been a long time away from sewing for kids – about as long as Adelaide has been without rain 🙁 but I began a pair of the Lunchbox culottes yesterday. Size 4 in cotton poplin. This is my first attempt of this pattern, and I’m pleased with it so far. I particularly like the design of the inseam pockets – the skirt to pocket seams are well…[Read more]

I’ve been a long time away from sewing for kids – about as long as Adelaide has been without rain 🙁 but I began a pair of the Lunchbox culottes yesterday. Size 4 in cotton poplin. This is my first attempt of this pattern, and I’m pleased with it so far. I particularly like the design of the inseam pockets – the skirt to pocket seams are well…[Read more]

If you have the Village Frock I am definitely interested! Possibly in Bedtime Story and Ice Cream too depending on size.

It’s a fabulous tool to have Heidi! Like a rag book for chemistry students.

I have a pile of fabric on my cutting table as I am currently having a solitary debate over what to use for the bubble I want to make. I think I am leaning towards either the Heather ross print I used for the layette bodysuit or the Cape Ann print I used for the layette…[Read more]

It’s a fabulous tool to have Heidi! Like a rag book for chemistry students.

I have a pile of fabric on my cutting table as I am currently having a solitary debate over what to use for the bubble I want to make. I think I am leaning towards either the Heather ross print I used for the layette bodysuit or the Cape Ann print I used for the layette…[Read more]

Heidi, I love the cards. Are you going to do the whole table?

Heidi, I love the cards. Are you going to do the whole table?

A skirted bottom would be perfect – can definitely see this being a hit!

Yes charming boys patterns that have today’s style with yesterday’s class – sounds like we have them anyway but could do with more perhaps.

Finished the layette bodysuit; thanks for the push Tamara! I think it will be very comfortable for the baby as it is made of double-faced gauze that was a major pain in the patoot to sew. Major. But it’s all done and maybe tomorrow I will finish the pants. Check!

Finished the layette bodysuit; thanks for the push Tamara! I think it will be very comfortable for the baby as it is made of double-faced gauze that was a major pain in the patoot to sew. Major. But it’s all done and maybe tomorrow I will finish the pants. Check!

Ooh, is that a hint? Are you getting a present?

Ooh, is that a hint? Are you getting a present?

Haha, that link is great!

“There’s nothing quite so nerve-wracking as knowing that somebody is seam-ripping right by your butt.”

I second the After School as definitely worth a go. The back yoke on those is fabulous for giving sufficiently high back coverage. So much so that I’ve used the back half of those mashed to other pants fronts.
I imagine if you use a yoke, like Nature Walk, you can shape that how you like, then add a straight hemmed skirt underneath.

Do the baby stuff first Masha. The layette is a very quick sew. You could do several pairs of pants altogether in one sitting they are so straight forward.

Baby Chloe is now wearing her pyjamas but the bubbles didnt get cut – yet!

Do the baby stuff first Masha. The layette is a very quick sew. You could do several pairs of pants altogether in one sitting they are so straight forward.

Baby Chloe is now wearing her pyjamas but the bubbles didnt get cut – yet!