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http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/a-short-tutorial-groan.html

If it helps, I have some photos of the shorts being sewn here.

Florence, given the opening at the shoulder/neckline, I can’t see any way to include sleeves without some serious innovations. But if you can figure out how to do it I’d love to see what you do!

I haven’t done it, but it would be similar to the process of sewing View B of the Sleepover Pajamas with the ruffles. Not difficult at all, just decide where you want the ruffles and make your ruffles about twice as long as the area where you want to add them.

Sure, you could easily swap the buttons for snaps, no problem. I don’t know how you’d add sleeves, however. I’d suggest wearing a long-sleeved shirt underneath instead.

The only one I know of was Beachmom’s but she is private now.

I have sent her an email but she works full time so it may not be possible for her to share.

I will see what I can do.

Hi Becca.

If your bust puts you in a 10, draft the size 10.
Does the pattern have lengthen/shorten lines? I have made it but can’t remember…

I am 5’3″ and I added a few inches to the hem (but I wanted a deep, weighty hem). The pattern has a slight A-line so if you want to accentuate that, add to the hem. If you don’t want that add to the…[Read more]

Not this pattern but I have a standard shirt pattern. I doubled the cuff and shaped the folded half,back a wee bit, at an angle.

This time of year is so busy!
Thank goodness the Champagne is fizzy.
But the joy of the day

I made the 3/4 sleeves and I don’t think it would be hard to make them longer.

I would just continue the angle, perhaps have a RTW coat that you like the sleeve width nearby, for reference. Just angle out again (mirror the angle) to allow turning and hemming.

Oh, you have twins too @florencetaylor, how lovely!

What a lovely lot of sewing you have to do, I miss sewing pretty wee dresses.

Half way there now, I am not sure I will get it all done. I will probably leave Jed’s shirt (for later) he doesn’t mind.

@lightningmcstitch that mat is amazing, what an incredible gift.

I was just admiring the fabrics at The Draper’s Daughter yesterday. Karen has a great eye and only selects really beautiful prints and patterns. It’s all very high quality, too. https://drapersdaughter.com/

This time of year is so busy!
Thank goodness the Champagne is fizzy.

When will the new patterns arrive?
I need some more to survive.
A proper men’s shirt!
Ladies’ jacket and skirt!
My savings will take a swan dive.

This time of year is so busy!

I find most stores stock these type of fabrics and colours, you just have to be disciplined enough to only look for them.

My sewing, a few years back, was ALL the colours and patterns. Now it is very subdued but much more wearable.

Spotlight (Joannes in the USA) stock plain linen, often on sale, which washes and wears quite well.

If you are…[Read more]

Thank you Florence, that made my day to read that.

I am not on FaceBook so thank you for telling me.

This is a lovely forum and was a wonderful therapy for me when I was a bit poorly, post natal. I have made amazing friends which have traveled over to real life.

When will the new patterns arrive?
I need some more to survive.
A proper mens shirt!

I have a few tutorials for some of the older patterns and always happy to help, if I can.

Some of the photos are pretty cheesy, as is the text and I appear to have had a thing for coloured font…

You absolutely can Florence!

May I suggest hand basting so things don’t slip around whilst sewing.

What are you sewing… for Christmas?

I have decided to sew a garment for each family member. We have cut way back on purchases this year and upped our donation to our state children’s hospital but the ‘under-the-tree’ is looking a bit bare.

Sooo… Japanese lawn shirt for Jed- vintage Butterick pattern as it is quite full, for his belly (I…[Read more]

That does seem a little odd to me.

I’ve checked, and the source file is spot on. I’ve just looked at it in our design software, and the box is set to be exactly 1 inch by 1 inch. And I printed the same page you have, and mine measures exactly to spec. I’m not sure why you’re having the issue you are seeing. It could be due to the printer and/or…[Read more]