skirt as top

I wonder if this would be a good candidate for fitting on her body with muslin, then working back from that to a paper pattern that could be your master pattern.

So you’d make the back half of a pair of pants as usual, and sew them to the front half just bit above the crotch. Then fold down the front half at the waist into the shape you want and…[Read more]

How exciting Denise (my twin ‘babies’ are 15)!

I can’t wait to be a Nana.

I don’t see it as ‘cheating’, just whatever method you prefer.
I can definitely see the ease in printing and cutting the paper pattern if you are only using that size once.

Good luck, I hope you come back and share what you learn.

I still draft mine off, I dislike working with the stiff paper. I find the glued sheets fold nicely and I store them in a ziplock bag.
The paper sheets are far nicer to trace then tissue.

How old is your daughter, by your description I am assuming a toddler? So she may only wear the garment for a short time?

If it was me, I would be researching which patterns are the best fit for that body shape, rather then altering a higher waisted pattern.

The After School pants are a brilliant fit, for example, maybe others could chime…[Read more]

How old is your daughter, by your description I am assuming a toddler? So she may only wear the garment for a short time?

If it was me, I would be researching which patterns are the best fit for that body shape, rather then altering a higher waisted pattern.

The After School pants are a brilliant fit, for example, maybe others could chime…[Read more]

One piece + tankini? Or maillot + coverup?

That is exactly how I want *my* pants to fit, (breathing room in front, plumber’s coverage in back) so although I regrettably don’t have a solution, I eagerly await the advice of others.

50F in California and I’d be wearing one of those red snowsuits polar explorers wear. 76-81F with little humidity. My system finds no other temperatures enjoyable.

50F in California and I’d be wearing one of those red snowsuits polar explorers wear. 76-81F with little humidity. My system finds no other temperatures enjoyable.

A pair of pink dresses in need of a new home….
I have some options for rehoming but these are both such Oliver + S dresses that I prefer to offer them here!
First up:
Family reunion, size 2
Flickr link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79480359@N03/8092859130/ with a few other pictures either side of that one

And:
Fairy Tale View B with front…[Read more]

A pair of pink dresses in need of a new home….
I have some options for rehoming but these are both such Oliver + S dresses that I prefer to offe rthem here!
First up:
Family reunion, size 2
Flickr link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79480359@N03/8092859130/ with a few other pictures either side of that one

And:
Fairy Tale View B with front…[Read more]

(Mum popped it on him straight away and he looked proper smart)

(Mum popped it on him straight away and he looked proper smart)

Yes, up feeding Jay.
I just though of you, we just passed a beautifully restored 1950 Holden sedan on the highway

I found the wings in the dress up box Mel, they have elastic at the underarms elbow and wrist
I will take a piccie got you
I still think the penguin look the best

I finished the sketchbook shirt, 5 hours from drafting the pattern to completely finished
Considering Trixie has a cold ( and needed lots of cuddles) I was pretty happy with that
We are on our way to the party and it is a glorious day

I finished the sketchbook shirt, 5 hours from drafting the pattern to completely finished
Considering Trixie has a cold ( and needed lots of cuddles) I was pretty happy with that
We are on our way to the party and it is a glorious day

Just popping in to say that if you already like digital you will love these ones
Rather then glueing together a huge sheet one pieces just the patterns pieces
It will make sense when you print

A big welcome to you!

Oh, no worries, I had the advantage of knowing which threads I was looking for 🙂 Please give a shout if we give you any help with printing and such!