skirt as top

Hello, @filur! Here’s a post that I think will help to answer your questions. Note, especially, #2.

15 tips for fitting a muslin

Holler if you have any further questions about it, ok?

@lightningmcstitch is correct. This is one pattern that needs to fit well in the girth. Get the smaller size.

(And make a muslin bodice)

xx Nicole

I would do as you suggest but sew one side of your collar to the jacket ( the under collar) and the upper collar to your facing/lining.

Then sew those together

You’ve got it. There’s a photo that shows snaps going into a coat here: http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/a-pattern-to-make-product-to-be-proud-of.html?m=0
Hope that helps.

You know what to do!
Get the smaller size and make a nicely fitted dress with length added where needed.
Enjoy!

She looks perfect! What a great solution and so wearable for a kid.

She looks perfect! What a great solution and so wearable for a kid.

How about tan vests and deep purple silk ties? They can coordinate without being too matchy.

I like this one too, for the vest: http://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-red-off-white-herringbone-wool-suiting-fw11785.html

with maybe this for the trousers: http://www.moodfabrics.com/donna-karan-fire-engine-red-stretch-wool-suiting-fw11622.html

and the tie:…[Read more]

What are your boys like? More silly/playful? Or wanting to feel more grown up? In your cool climate I think a nice suiting weight wool would give a cozy feel.

http://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-wine-and-ivory-wool-blend-tweed-301018.html

How about something like that with some little wine-colored velvet buttons and a silk bow tie in a matching…[Read more]

Is it a good way to use up knit scraps? I might take a whack at it some time, just for fun.

Is it a good way to use up knit scraps? I might take a whack at it some time, just for fun.

Rachel, what else do you have on your plate? The Hide and Seek is a quick sew but yes, the hand embroidery can take a while. Do you have an elaborate plan? If the stitches are similar/repetitive I find it goes more quickly than something freeform.

Ock Du Spock, the Bubble dress is a quickie. In fact, now that I think about it, I might take a…[Read more]

@with-love-heidi thanks so much for starting the thread.

I’m thinking/planning on a holiday dress with hand embroidery on the front yoke of the Hide-and-Seek Dress, but will I have enough time???

@with love Heidi thanks so much for starting the thread.

I’m thinking/planning on a holiday dress with hand embroidery on the front yoke of the Hide-and-Seek Dress, but will I have enough time???

@justsewit you darling, that is perfect!

@justsewit you darling, that is perfect!

@juliamom2009 I love her response! Both for the sweet concern for her friends, and for how proud it must have made you feel!

I got our Hiccup (http://wm.schoolofdragons.com/SoD/Joomla/templates/schoolofdragons/images/DTV_cg_hiccup_03.png) costume done in time thanks to @maraya giving me great tips on which patterns to use, and then had to make…[Read more]

@with-love-heidi, what is your browser History? 😉
Too funny.

I am thinking shorts with singlet tops as pjs @etc3 does it each year so well.