Kim

I think I can help. I do this for my Twins as they have tiny waists and curvy botties.

#1 Unpick the back waistband about two inches either side of the centre back seam.
#2 Unpick the centre back seam as far as needed.
#3 Try on jeans and re-fit, pinning out excess.
#4 Re-sew centre back seam, fit again, adjust, trim, neaten and topstitch.
#5 Cut…[Read more]

That is soooo cute!

I tend to sew the tab with a smaller then usual seam allowance, trim well and trim off the corners. If you can’t find tweezers scissor ends wrapped in a bit of tape will work too.

I will put my Nana hat on and advise a fine gauge wool singlet, preferably merino.

Lucky ducks, I hope it is a good price.
I *may* have already placed an order for them (and for a sewing chum)

Lucky ducks, what a super price.
I *may* have already placed an order for them (and for a sewing chum)

Snap, I am sorting too, but just adding to/taking from tubs. I swopped my clear Ikea tubs over to smoked ones in the hope it will prevent fading.

Snap, I am sorting too, but just adding to/taking from tubs. I swopped my clear Ikea tubs over to smoked ones in the hope it will prevent fading.

Coating cut for Hugo’s peacoat, onto the lining.

Sarvi, the culottes would be perfect, what about a Jumprope polo top?

Coating cut for Hugo’s peacoat, onto the lining.

Sarvi, the culottes would be perfect, what about a Jumprope polo top?

Here ’tis! https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-scrooges-reference

The only super safe way to scrimp is to lay out your pattern. The pieces are quite wide so you may well need your yardage.

I think you are looking for the McScrooge thread 🙂
I will have a look for you.

I have an old treadle in my sitting room, I keep a block of wood under the foot pedal to stop the babies pinching their fingers. 🙂

Must Not Buy More Liberty……

Awesome!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oliver-S-Puppet-Show-Tunic-Dress-Shorts-Pattern-/321677065420?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:AU:1120
Paper Puppet Show love.

Wow, that is a lot of work but looks amazing! I am sure that would work.

I am not a fan of binding seams (I love the look just find it a bit tedious) I would wonder about flannel for the main and something silky for the sleeves?

But I am sure the underlining would work really well.

I would love a larger size hat pattern. My offspring have gi-normous heads.

Thanks for sharing your ‘save’ Mimi!