skirt as top

No, don’t worry, a lot of us were so excited to have shirt we jumped in and sewed it up!

I am sorry you are sad Roxy.
If you look at the picture on the pattern packet, the shirt is untucked and only just reaches the waistband, thus the style.
I did a length comparison shot here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4773996320/in/set-72157625212212623
If you want to tuck, it does need some length added.

I made two versions with longer sleeves, they have a more casual feel, one is a farm/play dress.

I made two versions with longer sleeves, they have a more casual feel, one is a farm/play dress.

The sleeve cap is not that gathered but I can understand what you mean by then looking ‘poofy’.
I would consider narrowing the sleeves down to the sleeve hem, tapering them, but I probably would leave the sleeve cap be.

Yes, this style is not as fitted as some of our other styles. The dress is intended to be a looser fit, not a very fitted style. But if you find it to be roomier than you prefer, you could certainly refer to the finished measurement chart to choose the size you prefer. I hope that helps!

I haven’t made the sleeveless version but I would fold the binding completely inside unless I was using a contrasting fabric.
Like Nicole I found it really roomy while the Birthday Party more fitted.

I have made both tops but it would be beyond me to do an ‘easy’ tute to swop them over.
I am not sayings its not do-able, I am just don’t think it would be a simple task.

I want to try the v-neck but would love to know how to try the rounded as well. Listening with interest!

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

Ooh, a blazer would be AWESOME. And easily made with more feminine details for girls too!

I think Inder is right!
(But a soft blazer would be most acceptable)

That’s the thing about boy’s patterns – you really can get so much use out of a basic pants/shorts/shirt/t-shirt pattern. On the one hand I want more boy/unisex patterns! But on the other hand, I almost don’t need more, because a few patterns take you so far. I think that’s a big part of why there aren’t more patterns out there. How many…[Read more]

I would have loved to!
What a pain we are cataloging rams Wednesday and we are already in Horsham……
Thanks so much for thinking of me.

I would have loved to!
What a pain we are cataloging rams Wednesday and we are already in Horsham……
Thanks so much for thinking of me.

Nicole, if there’s anything left in the fabric budget I just got an email from The Fabric Store as their VIP sale starts tomorrow. 40% off fabric, and I have a rostered morning off. Could be fun!

And the Op Shop was amaze balls!